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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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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 985 Green Apple 1000M ES985

Exquisite
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985 Green Apple Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES985 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. ...

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Wonderfil Spagetti Thread Vanilla SP103

WONDERFIL
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SP103 Vanilla - Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cotton Thread 110m (109yd) 3-Ply 12wt Double-Gassed Egyptian Cotton Thread. Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cotton...

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Isacord Thread Papaya 0702 - 1000 Meter Spool

Isacord
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Isacord Papaya 0702 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Renown...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 843 Maple Sugar 1000M ES843

Exquisite
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843 Maple Sugar Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES843 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. ...

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Isacord Thread Green 5100 - 1000 Meter Spool

Isacord
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Isacord Green 5100 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Renowne...

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Isacord Thread Rust 1342 - 1000 Meter Spool

Isacord
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Isacord Rust 1342 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Renowned...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 806 Royal 1000M ES806

Exquisite
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806 Royal Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES806 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The Ex...

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Wonderfil Spagetti Thread Medium Grey Taupe SP19

WONDERFIL
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SP19 Medium Grey Taupe - Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cotton Thread 110m (109yd) 3-Ply 12wt Double-Gassed Egyptian Cotton Thread. Wonderfil Spagetti 12...

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Isacord Thread Limedrop 5500 - 1000 Meter Spool

Isacord
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Isacord Limedrop 5500 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Reno...

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Wonderfil Spagetti Thread Medium Fern Green SP12

WONDERFIL
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SP12 Medium Fern Green - Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cotton Thread 110m (109yd) 3-Ply 12wt Double-Gassed Egyptian Cotton Thread. Wonderfil Spagetti 12...

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Wonderfil Spagetti Thread Charcoal SP202

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SP202 Charcoal - Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cotton Thread 110m (109yd) 3-Ply 12wt Double-Gassed Egyptian Cotton Thread. Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cotto...

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Isacord Thread Fox 1355 - 1000 Meter Spool

Isacord
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Isacord Fox 1355 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Renowned ...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 832 Dusty Peach 1000M ES832

Exquisite
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832 Dusty Peach Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES832 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. ...

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Isacord Thread Not Quite Red 1720 - 1000 Meter Spool

Isacord
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Isacord Not Quite Red 1720 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts....

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 513 Dark Brown 1000M ES513

Exquisite
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513 Dark Brown Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES513 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. T...

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Wheat 50wt thread by Aurifil 1300 meters
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Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Wheat 2125 - 1422 yds

Aurifil
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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Wheat (2125) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in W...

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Aurifil Thread 50wt Café' au Lait 2340 (1300 meters)

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Café' au Lait 2340 - 1422 yds

Aurifil
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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Café' au Lait (2340) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Threa...

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Isacord Thread Pewter 1874 - 1000 Meter Spool

Isacord
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Isacord Pewter 1874 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Renown...

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Isacord Thread Baby Blue 3652 - 1000 Meter Spool

Isacord
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Isacord Baby Blue 3652 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Ren...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 982 Light Gold 1000M ES982

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982 Light Gold Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES982 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. T...

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Aurifil Thread 50wt Golden Honey 2214 (1300 meters)

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Golden Honey 2214 - 1422 yds

Aurifil
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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Golden Honey (2214) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread ...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 966 Lake Como 1000M ES966

Exquisite
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966 Lake Como Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES966 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. Th...

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Pompeii Red by Aurifil Color Builder 50wt

Aurifil
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Pompeii Red by Aurifil Color Builder 50wt - 5002 | 2250 | 1103 Immerse yourself in the bold and timeless hues of Pompeii Red from the Aurifil I...

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Midnight Delivery Tiling Scene Thread Kit

OESD
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Midnight Delivery Thread Kit includes 31 Isacord spools - all the colors needed to complete the Midnight Delivery Tiling Scene by Thomas Kinkade St...

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OESD Everett's Cottage Tiling Scene thread kit

Everett's Cottage Tiling SceneThread Kit

OESD
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Everett's Cottage Thread Kit includes 50 Isacord spools. All the colors are needed to complete the Everett's Cottage Tiling Scene by Thomas Kinkade...

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Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Winter Sky 1525 (147yds)
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Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Winter Sky 1525 (147yds)

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Mettler Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton 50wt - Winter Sky (1525) Premium mercerized cotton thread for quilting, piecing, sewing, and matte embroider...

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Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Tantone 0372 (147yds)

Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Tantone 0372 (147yds)

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Mettler Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton 50wt - Tantone (0372) Premium mercerized cotton thread for quilting, piecing, sewing, and matte embroidery 1...

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Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Geranium 1391 (147yds)

Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Geranium 1391 (147yds)

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Mettler Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton 50wt - Geranium (1391) Premium mercerized cotton thread for quilting, piecing, sewing, and matte embroidery ...

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Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Enchanting Forest 0846 (147yds)

Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Enchanting Forest 0846 (147yds)

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Mettler Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton 50wt - Enchanting Forest (0846) Premium mercerized cotton thread for quilting, piecing, sewing, and matte em...

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Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Cachet 0052 (147yds)
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Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Cachet 0052 (147yds)

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Mettler Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton 50wt - Cachet (0052) Premium mercerized cotton thread for quilting, piecing, sewing, and matte embroidery 14...

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Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Cosmic Sky 1373 (147yds)
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Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Cosmic Sky 1373 (147yds)

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Mettler Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton 50wt - Cosmic Sky (1373) Premium mercerized cotton thread for quilting, piecing, sewing, and matte embroider...

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Aurifil Thread Case (empty) for 12 spools of thread
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Aurifil 12 Large Spool Thread Case

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This Aurifil branded empty thread case holds 12 large spools. Made of: Plastic Use: Thread Organizer No Thread Included - Case is empty  

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King Tut Cotton Quilting Thread 3-ply 40wt 500yds Rosetta Stone

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12101-978 40 wt. 3-ply Egyptian-grown extra-long staple cotton thread. Designed for quilting. King Tut is one of nature’s finest threads. It is cer...

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King Tut Cotton Quilting Thread 3-ply 40wt 500yds Cotton Candy

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12101-926 40 wt. 3-ply Egyptian-grown extra-long staple cotton thread. Designed for quilting. King Tut is one of nature’s finest threads. It is cer...

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King Tut Cotton Quilting Thread 3-ply 40wt 500yds Wintertime

Superior Threads
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12101-1039 40 wt. 3-ply Egyptian-grown extra-long staple cotton thread. Designed for quilting. King Tut is one of nature’s finest threads. It is ce...

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Wonderfil Razzle Thread Aqua Sea RZS3130

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Aqua Sea RZS3130 Wonderfil Razzle Thread 8wt - Sue Spargo Collection

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The Kaffe Collective Thread Set - Aurifil

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The Kaffe Collective Thread Set by Kaffe Fassett & Liza Lucy - Aurifil Cotton 50wt The Kaffe Collective thread box, curated by Kaffe and Liza L...

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Aurifil Thread 50wt Variegated Desert Dawn
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Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Desert Dawn 4648 (Variegated) - 1422 yds

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Aurifil Color: Desert Dawn - Variegated (#4648) Weight: 50wt Size: Large Spool (1422 Yards / 1300 Meters) Uses:Needle Turn Applique, English Pap...

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Aurifil Variegated Thread 50 wt Leaves 4650
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Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Leaves 4650 (Variegated) - 1422 yds

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Aurifil Color: Leaves - Variegated (#4650) Weight: 50wt Size: Large Spool (1422 Yards / 1300 Meters) Uses:Needle Turn Applique, English Paper Pi...

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Madeira 18 Spool Rayon Embroidery Thread Set on display
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Madeira 18 Spool Rayon Embroidery Thread Set

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Madeira 18 Spool Rayon Embroidery Thread Set The Madeira 18 Spool Rayon Embroidery Thread Set includes eighteen 220 yard(200m) spools of Maderia Ra...

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Sunset Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 Wt (400M) QST60-0172

Quilters Select
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Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 wt (400m) - Sunset QST60-0172 This multi-purpose 60wt thread from Quilters Select is available in 60...

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Sugar Plum Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 Wt (400M) QST60-1608

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Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 wt (400m) - Sugar Plum QST60-1608 This multi-purpose 60wt thread from Quilters Select is available i...

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Lìmon Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 Wt (400M) QST60-0227

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Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 wt (400m) - Lìmon QST60-0227 This multi-purpose 60wt thread from Quilters Select is available in 60 ...

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Chrysanthemum Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 Wt (400M) QST60-0646

Quilters Select
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Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 wt (400m) - Chrysanthemum QST60-0646 This multi-purpose 60wt thread from Quilters Select is availabl...

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Dragonscale Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 Wt (400M) QST60-0277

Quilters Select
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Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 wt (400m) - Dragonscale QST60-0277 This multi-purpose 60wt thread from Quilters Select is available ...

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Ash Brown Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 Wt (400M) QST60-0874

Quilters Select
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Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 wt (400m) - Ash Brown QST60-0874 This multi-purpose 60wt thread from Quilters Select is available in...

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Jade Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 Wt (400M) QST60-0216

Quilters Select
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Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 wt (400m) - Jade QST60-0216 This multi-purpose 60wt thread from Quilters Select is available in 60 l...

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Carnation Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 Wt (400M) QST60-0127

Quilters Select
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Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 wt (400m) - Carnation QST60-0127 This multi-purpose 60wt thread from Quilters Select is available in...

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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.