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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Deep Rust Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) QST80-0192

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Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) - Deep Rust QST80-0192 This 80wt thread from Quilters Select has been thermally treated to re...

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Blonde Straw Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) QST80-0560

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Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) - Blonde Straw QST80-0560 This 80wt thread from Quilters Select has been thermally treated to...

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Irish Green Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) QST80-0233

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Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) - Irish Green QST80-0233 This 80wt thread from Quilters Select has been thermally treated to...

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Light Pink Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) QST80-0102

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Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) - Light Pink QST80-0102 This 80wt thread from Quilters Select has been thermally treated to r...

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Hot Pink Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) QST80-0127

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Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) - Hot Pink QST80-0127 This 80wt thread from Quilters Select has been thermally treated to rem...

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Orange Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) QST80-0172

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Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) - Orange QST80-0172 This 80wt thread from Quilters Select has been thermally treated to remo...

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Goldenrod Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) QST80-0523

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Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) - Goldenrod QST80-0523 This 80wt thread from Quilters Select has been thermally treated to re...

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Deep Iris Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) QST80-0626

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Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) - Deep Iris QST80-0626 This 80wt thread from Quilters Select has been thermally treated to re...

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Mars Red Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) QST80-0700

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Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) - Mars Red QST80-0700 This 80wt thread from Quilters Select has been thermally treated to re...

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Madeira Aeroquilt Thread 3,000yds - Navy 8965

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Navy 9130B-8965 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 - Brown 9290

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Brown 9130B-9290 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 - Olive Drab 8992

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Olive Drab 9130B-8992 3,000 yards - Madeira Aeroquilt 40 Polyester Quilting/Sewing Thread Madeira Aeroquilt is a premium core-spun polyester thread...

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Madeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds - Pine Green - 9902

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Pine Green - 9902 Madeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds Madeira Aerolock Premium Serger thread is a top quality, core-spun thread guaranteed to l...

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Madeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds - Lemon - 8660

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Lemon - 8660 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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Madeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds - Mustard - 9951

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Mustard - 9951 Madeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds Madeira Aerolock Premium Serger thread is a top quality, core-spun thread guaranteed to last...

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Madeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds - Baby Blue - 9320

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Baby Blue - 9320 Madeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds Madeira Aerolock Premium Serger thread is a top quality, core-spun thread guaranteed to la...

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Blue Danube GM3132 Wonderfil GlaMore Thread 12wt 300yds With contrasting strands of rayon woven with one strand of metallic, this stunning new th...

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Shadow Blue IFS729 Wonderfil Invisafil 100wt Thread 400m InvisaFil™, is a remarkable silk-like 100wt, 2-ply cottonized polyester. This ultra-fine b...

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Wonderfil Invisafil Thread - Red IFS202

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Red IFS202 Wonderfil Invisafil 100wt Thread 400m InvisaFil™, is a remarkable silk-like 100wt, 2-ply cottonized polyester. This ultra-fine but surpr...

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Wonderfil Invisafil Thread - Christmas Red IFS605

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Christmas Red IFS605 Wonderfil Invisafil 100wt Thread 400m InvisaFil™, is a remarkable silk-like 100wt, 2-ply cottonized polyester. This ultra-fine...

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Wonderfil Invisafil Thread - Dark Teal IFS709

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Dark Teal IFS709 Wonderfil Invisafil 100wt Thread 400m InvisaFil™, is a remarkable silk-like 100wt, 2-ply cottonized polyester. This ultra-fine but...

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Wonderfil Invisafil Thread - Christmas Green IFS606

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Christmas Green IFS606 Wonderfil Invisafil 100wt Thread 400m InvisaFil™, is a remarkable silk-like 100wt, 2-ply cottonized polyester. This ultra-fi...

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Wonderfil DecoBob Thread - Charcoal DB168

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Charcoal DB168 Wonderfil DecoBob Thread 80wt 2000m This incredible 80wt 2-ply cottonized polyester thread carries a textured matte finish that has ...

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Wonderfil Spagetti Thread Twilight SP37

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SP37 Twilight - Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cotton Thread 110m (109yd) 3-Ply 12wt Double-Gassed Egyptian Cotton Thread. Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cotton...

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Water Lily by Aurifil Color Builder 50wt 2515 - 3660 - 4660

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AMAZON WATER LILY by Aurifil3 LARGE SPOOLS COTTON 50WTColors included:2515 – 3660 – 4660 Code: AC50CP3-017 Victoria amazonicaAmazon...

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Maxi-Lock Swirls Thread Orange Creamsicle M51

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M51 Orange Creamsicle Maxi-Lock Swirls Polyester Thread (3,000yds) Weight: 50 Fiber Content: Spun Polyester Yardage: Cone (3000 yds) Recommend...

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Maxi-Lock Stretch Thread Blue 32059

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32059 Blue Maxi-Lock STRETCH Thread (2,000yds) Weight: 50 Fiber Content: Textured Nylon Yardage: Cone (2000 yds) Recommended Needle Size: 75/10

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Isacord Thread 9912 Tulip Variegated Thread 1000m

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Isacord Tulip 9912 Variegated Thread Isacord Multicolor Polyester Embroidery Thread For the first time ever - Isacord embroidery thread is availabl...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 836 Smokey Taupe 1000M ES836

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836 Smokey Taupe Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES836 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon....

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Aurifil Thread 50wt Light Military Green 5020 (1300 meters)

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Light Military Green 5020 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Light Military Green (5020) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton...

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Wonderfil Razzle Thread Bistro RZ2124

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Bistro RZ2124 Wonderfil Thread - Sue Spargo Collection 6-Ply Rayon Thread. Razzle is a sturdy 6-ply 100% Rayon High Natural Sheen thread that is c...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 1141 Muslin 1000M ES1141

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1141 Muslin Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES1141 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The...

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Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Yellow Orange 2145 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Yellow Orange (2145) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread...

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Exquisite Fine Line 60 wt Polyester Thread - Christmas Green 1500M T777

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Christmas Green Exquisite Fine Line 60 wt Polyester Thread 1500M T777 Discover Exquisite Fine Line 60 wt. polyester embroidery thread at Flash Sew ...

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Isacord Thread Deep Green 5555 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Deep Green 5555 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Re...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 466 Peach Sherbert 1000M ES466

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466 Peach Sherbert Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES466 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayo...

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Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Antique Blush 2375 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Antique Blush (2375) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread...

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Isacord Thread Sweet Boy 3630 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Grey Smoke 5004 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Grey Smoke (5004) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 444 Periwinkle 1000M ES444

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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.

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