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Flash Sew & Quilt carries nine of the most trusted thread brands in quilting, embroidery, and serging — available in-store at our Sarasota, Naples, and Jupiter locations and shipped anywhere online. Whether you're piecing a quilt top, running an embroidery design on a Bernina or Baby Lock, or loading a serger for the first time, you'll find the right fiber, weight, and color here.

Find the Right Thread for Your Project

Piecing & Quilting

Fine cotton 50wt is the standard for piecing quilt tops and machine quilting. Aurifil is the staff favorite — lightweight, lint-free, and available in hundreds of colors. Mettler and Quilters Select are strong alternatives.

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Machine Embroidery

Polyester 40wt runs cleanly through every Bernina and Baby Lock embroidery machine. Isacord is the industry standard. Exquisite gives you over 500 colors at an accessible price. Madeira delivers premium color saturation.

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Metallic & Decorative

Kingstar metallic is engineered to run smoothly without shredding — the problem that plagues cheaper metallics. WonderFil rounds out the specialty range with everything from ultra-fine to heavy decorative threads.

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Serging & Bobbin

Maxi-Lock is the standard choice for overlocking and serging. Ask us about pre-wound bobbins (Fil-Tec Magna-Glide) for longarm quilting — we carry those too.

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Wonderfil Dazzle Thread Summer Shower DZ7126

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Summer Shower DZ7126 Wonderfil Dazzle Thread 8wt - Sue Spargo Collection This 100% rayon and metallic mix carries a naturally bright lustre with a ...

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Wonderfil Fruitti Pansy FT05 12wt Variegated 3-ply Egyptian Cotton 100m (109yd)

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Wonderfil Fruitti Pansy FT05 is an ultra low lint 12wt Egyptian cotton thread that is ideal for hand and machine quilting, longarming and top stitc...

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KingStar Metallic Thread Dark Blue MA5 1000m

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No kinks! Dark Blue KingStar Metallic Thread MA5 1000 meters Use KingStar as any other high-quality embroidery thread. No need for a special needl...

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Ice Cap Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) QST80-0801

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Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) - Ice Cap QST80-0801 This 80wt thread from Quilters Select has been thermally treated to remo...

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Madeira Aeroquilt Thread 3,000yds - Eggshell 8020

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Eggshell 9130B-8020 3,000 yards - Madeira Aeroquilt 40 Polyester Quilting/Sewing Thread Madeira Aeroquilt is a premium core-spun polyester thread t...

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Madeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds - Eggshell - 8020

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Eggshell - 8020 Madeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds Madeira Aerolock Premium Serger thread is a top quality, core-spun thread guaranteed to las...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 815 Taupe 1000M ES815

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815 Taupe Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES815 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The Ex...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 541 Faded Denim 1000M ES541

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541 Faded Denim Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES541 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. ...

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Exquisite Fine Line 60wt Polyester Thread - Natural 1500M T015

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Natural Exquisite Fine Line 60 wt Polyester Thread 1500M T015 Discover Exquisite Fine Line 60 wt. polyester embroidery thread at Flash Sew & Qu...

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Light Gray Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) QST80-0483

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Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) - Light Gray QST80-0483 This 80wt thread from Quilters Select has been thermally treated to r...

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Madeira Aeroquilt Thread 3,000yds - White 8010

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White 9130B-8010 3,000 yards - Madeira Aeroquilt 40 Polyester Quilting/Sewing Thread Madeira Aeroquilt is a premium core-spun polyester thread that...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 406 Celestial Blue 1000M ES406

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406 Celestial Blue Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES406 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayo...

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A spool of Aurifil 50wt cotton thread in Moondust color (6725) with orange cap against a white background.

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Moondust 6725 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Moondust (6725) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in ...

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Exquisite Medley Variegated Thread - Desert Canyon 1000M V109

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Exquisite Medley Variegated Embroidery Thread - Desert Canyon 1000 Meters (V109) Medley Variegated 40 weight polyester embroidery thread by Exquis...

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Aurifil Thread 50wt Fuchsia 4020 (1300 meters)

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Fuchsia 4020 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Fuchsia (4020) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in ...

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KingStar Metallic Thread Gold MG2 1000m

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No kinks! Gold KingStar Metallic Thread MG2 1000 meters Use KingStar as any other high-quality embroidery thread. No need for a special needle or ...

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KingStar Metallic Thread Aqua MA11 1000m

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Antique White Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 Wt (400M) QST60-0420

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Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 wt (400m) - Antique White QST60-0420 This multi-purpose 60wt thread from Quilters Select is availabl...

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Cosmic Sky Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 Wt (400M) QST60-3767

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Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 wt (400m) - Cosmic Sky QST60-3767 This multi-purpose 60wt thread from Quilters Select is available i...

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Pure White Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) QST80-0800

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Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) - Pure White QST80-0800 This 80wt thread from Quilters Select has been thermally treated to r...

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Off White Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) QST80-0730

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Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) - Off White QST80-0730 This 80wt thread from Quilters Select has been thermally treated to re...

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Madeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds - Pearl - 8821

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Pearl - 8821 Madeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds Madeira Aerolock Premium Serger thread is a top quality, core-spun thread guaranteed to last t...

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Aurifil 50wt Thread Light Grey Blue 1300 meters

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Light Grey Blue 5007 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Light Grey Blue (5007) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread i...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 812 Bone 1000M ES812

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812 Bone Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES812 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The Exq...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 317 Grass Green 1000M ES317

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317 Grass Green Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES317 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. ...

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Aurifil Thread 50wt Light Jade 1148 (1300 meters)

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Light Jade 1148 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Light Jade (1148) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in Lig...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 963 Money 1000M ES963

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963 Money Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES963 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The Ex...

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Aurifil Thread 50wt Pine 2892 (1300 meters)

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Pine 2892 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Pine (2892) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in Pine (289...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 304 Pink Glaze 1000M ES304

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304 Pink Glaze Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES304 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. T...

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Isacord Thread Cream 0670 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Cream 0670 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Renowne...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 015 Natural 5000M X015

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015 Natural Exquisite Polyester Thread 5000M X015 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The E...

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Exquisite Fine Line 60 wt Polyester Thread - Black 1500M T20

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Black Exquisite Fine Line 60 wt Polyester Thread 1500M T20 Discover Exquisite Fine Line 60 wt. polyester embroidery thread at Flash Sew & Quilt...

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Isacord Thread Hot Pink 2508 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Hot Pink 2508 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Reno...

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OESD Bobbin Thread Cone - White

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5,500 yards of white 100% Polyester bobbin thread cone

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Wonderfil Spagetti Thread Ecru SP101

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SP101 Ecru - Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cotton Thread 110m (109yd) 3-Ply 12wt Double-Gassed Egyptian Cotton Thread. Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cotton Th...

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Exquisite Medley Variegated Thread - Patriotic 1000M V106

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Exquisite Medley Variegated Embroidery Thread - Patriotic 1000 Meters (V106) Medley Variegated 40 weight polyester embroidery thread by Exquisite ...

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Aurifil Thread 50wt Medium Orchid 2479 (1300 meters)

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Medium Orchid 2479 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Medium Orchid (2479) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread...

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Aurifil Thread 50wt Mist 2606 (1300 meters)

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Mist 2606 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Mist (2606) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in Mi...

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Isacord Thread Paper White 0017 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Paper White 0017 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. R...

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Aurifil Thread 50wt Green 2870 (1300 meters)

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Green 2870 - 1422 yds

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 700 Atom Red 1000M ES700

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KingStar Metallic Thread Pacific Blue MA7 1000m

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KingStar Metallic Thread Fuschia MA27 1000m

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KingStar Metallic Thread Dark Purple MA23 1000m

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Madeira Aeroquilt Thread 3,000yds - Pearl 8821

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Pearl 9130B-8821 3,000 yards - Madeira Aeroquilt 40 Polyester Quilting/Sewing Thread Madeira Aeroquilt is a premium core-spun polyester thread that...

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Madeira Aeroquilt Thread 3,000yds - Ocean 9601

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Ocean 9131B-9601 3,000 yards - Madeira Aeroquilt 40 Polyester Quilting/Sewing Thread Madeira Aeroquilt is a premium core-spun polyester thread that...

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Aurifil Thread 50wt Bright Pink 2425 (1300 meters)

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Bright Pink 2425 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Bright Pink (2425) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread i...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 1707 Silver 1000M ES1707

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Aurifil

Italian-made 100% cotton, beloved by quilters worldwide for its lint-free performance and vast color range. The 50wt is the everyday piecing and quilting standard; 40wt adds visible texture; 28wt and 12wt for decorative and hand-look stitching. Our staff's first recommendation across the board.

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Exquisite

Our widest color selection — over 500 shades in a polyester 40wt that performs beautifully in embroidery machines. Priced accessibly without sacrificing quality. The go-to brand for prolific embroiderers who need precise color matching across a massive palette. Thread color conversion chart — between Exquisite Isacord & Madeira →

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Isacord

The industry standard for machine embroidery. Isacord polyester 40wt is colorfast, strong, and tested in Bernina and Baby Lock embroidery machines by dealers across the country. If you're starting out in machine embroidery and want a thread you can trust, start here. Thread color conversion chart — find Isacord equivalents in Exquisite & Madeira →

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WonderFil

A specialty brand with a thread for every technique — from Invisafil 100wt for invisible hand-look quilting to DecoBob pre-wound bobbins for longarm work. WonderFil is the brand for quilters who want to push what their machine can do beyond standard piecing thread.

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Madeira

A premium German thread brand with a long track record in embroidery and decorative stitching. Madeira's rich color saturation and high sheen make it the choice for embroidery projects where color depth matters — particularly on darker fabrics. Thread color conversion chart — between Exquisite Isacord & Madeira →

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Kingstar

Metallic thread engineered to run smoothly through machine needles without shredding or breaking — the chronic failure mode of lesser metallic threads. Use Kingstar when you want genuine sparkle and shine in embroidery or free-motion quilting without the frustration.

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Mettler

Premium Swiss mercerized cotton with a signature silk-like finish. Ben, our Sarasota technician and Bernina specialist, recommends Mettler for Bernina machines — consistent tension and a beautiful sheen on finished quilts. Available in 50wt for both piecing and quilting.

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Quilters Select

Designed specifically for quilters — smooth delivery, consistent tension, and reliable performance in both piecing and free-motion quilting. A strong alternative to Aurifil for quilters who want the same quality focus at a different price point.

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Maxi-Lock

The cone thread standard for serging and overlocking. Maxi-Lock delivers consistent tension through the multiple loopers and needles of an overlocker — essential for garment sewers, bag makers, and anyone working with a serger regularly.

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Thread Weight Quick Reference

Thread weight is counterintuitive: the higher the number, the finer the thread. A 100wt is nearly invisible; a 12wt is chunky and decorative.

Weight Fiber Best For Brands We Carry
100wt Cotton or polyester Invisible appliqué, hand-look quilting WonderFil Invisafil
80wt Cotton Micro-piecing, precision quilt tops Aurifil 80wt
50wt Cotton Piecing & quilting — the everyday standard Aurifil, Mettler, Quilters Select
40wt Polyester or cotton Machine embroidery, visible quilting lines Isacord, Exquisite, Madeira, Aurifil
28wt Cotton Decorative top-stitching, big-stitch hand look Aurifil 28wt
12wt Cotton or wool Chunky decorative, hand embroidery look Aurifil 12wt
Cone / serger Polyester Overlocking, serging, longarm bobbins Maxi-Lock, WonderFil DecoBob

Thread FAQs

Cotton or polyester thread for quilting — which should I use?
Cotton thread is traditional for quilting cotton fabrics — it breathes the same way as the fabric and creates a classic matte finish. Polyester is stronger, more colorfast, and the right choice for machine embroidery. Rule of thumb: cotton for piecing and quilting, polyester (Isacord, Exquisite, Madeira) for embroidery.
What thread do you recommend for Bernina machines?
Ben, our Sarasota technician, recommends Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton 50wt for general sewing and quilting. For machine embroidery on a Bernina, Isacord 40wt is the industry standard — it's what Bernina certified dealers recommend across the country.
Do you carry these thread brands at all three locations?
Aurifil, Isacord, Exquisite, and WonderFil are stocked at all three locations — Sarasota, Naples, and Jupiter. Specialty brands like Kingstar, Mettler, and Maxi-Lock may vary by store. Call Sarasota (941-960-1189) or Naples (239-304-8387) to confirm availability, or order online for guaranteed fulfillment.
What thread weight should a beginner start with?
Start with 50wt cotton for piecing and quilting — it's the standard for a reason. Aurifil 50wt is our top recommendation: forgiving in the machine, easy to handle, and available in a color for every project. Once you're comfortable, the weight guide above will help you branch out.