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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 - 21 Spring Green 1000M ES21

Exquisite
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21 Spring Green Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES21 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. T...

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A spool of Aurifil 50wt mint ice cotton (#2800) thread with an orange cap.

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Mint Ice 2800 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Mint Ice (2800) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in ...

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Wonderfil Razzle Thread Leaves & Sprouts RZM07

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Leaves & Sprouts RZM07 Wonderfil Thread - Sue Spargo Collection 6-Ply Rayon Thread. Razzle is a sturdy 6-ply 100% Rayon High Natural Sheen thr...

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Exquisite Fine Line 60 wt Polyester Thread - Date 1500M T841

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Date Exquisite Fine Line 60 wt Polyester Thread 1500M T841 Discover Exquisite Fine Line 60 wt. polyester embroidery thread at Flash Sew & Quilt...

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Aurifil Thread 50wt Plumtastic 6735 (1300 meters)

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Plumtastic 6735 - 1422 yds

Aurifil
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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Plumtastic (6735) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in...

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Wonderfil Fruitti Box Turtle FT34 12wt Variegated 3-ply Egyptian Cotton 100m (109yd)

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Wonderfil Fruitti Box Turtle FT34is an ultra low lint 12wt Egyptian cotton thread that is ideal for hand and machine quilting, longarming and top s...

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Isacord Thread Chocolate 1876 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Chocolate 1876 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Ren...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 944 Georgian Green 1000M ES944

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944 Georgian Green Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES944 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayo...

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Aurifil Thread 50wt Wisteria 2566 (1300 meters)

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Wisteria 2566 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Wisteria (2566) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in ...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 413 Light Royal 5000M X413

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413 Light Royal Exquisite Polyester Thread 5000M X413 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. T...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 42 Light Neon Orange 1000M ES42

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42 Light Neon Orange Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES42 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as ray...

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Isacord Thread Army Drab 0453 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Army Drab 0453 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Ren...

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Wonderfil Dazzle Thread Orchid Bloom DZ5105

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Orchid Bloom DZ5105 Wonderfil Dazzle Thread 8wt - Sue Spargo Collection This 100% rayon and metallic mix carries a naturally bright lustre with a s...

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aurifil mako 40/3 thread butter color

Aurifil Mako 40/3 Cotton Thread - Butter 2123

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Introducing Forty3 by Aurifil, the newest high-performance cotton thread. Designed specifically for today's high-speed, high-tech Longarm machines,...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 302 Cotton Candy 5000M X302

Exquisite
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302 Cotton Candy Exquisite Polyester Thread 5000M X302 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. ...

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Isacord Thread Wine 2333 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Wine 2333 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Renowned...

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aurifil mako 40/3 thread cimini color
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Aurifil Mako 40/3 Cotton Thread - Crimini 6722

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Introducing Forty3 by Aurifil, the newest high-performance cotton thread. Designed specifically for today's high-speed, high-tech Longarm machines,...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 305 Petunia 5000M X305

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305 Petunia Exquisite Polyester Thread 5000M X305 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The E...

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Exquisite Medley Variegated Thread - Pastels 1000M V104

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Exquisite Medley Variegated Embroidery Thread - Pastels 1000 Meters (V104) Medley Variegated 40 weight polyester embroidery thread by Exquisite co...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 828 Pearl 1000M ES828

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828 Pearl Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES828 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The Ex...

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Exquisite Fine Line 60wt Polyester Thread - Havana Brown 1500M T1152

Exquisite
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Havana Brown Exquisite Fine Line 60 wt Polyester Thread 1500M T1152 Discover Exquisite Fine Line 60 wt. polyester embroidery thread at Flash Sew &a...

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Brandon's Threads

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BRANDON’S THREADS by Brandon Mably10 SMALL SPOOLS COTTONColors included:50wt: 260012wt: 4093, 1147, 2250, 2460, 2625, 26928wt: 1133, 2520, 2735 C...

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Baby Lock Mettler Thread Tin 64 spools

Mettler Thread Tin Set

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Mettler Thread Tin KIT 64 assorted spools of thread

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Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Treetop 0214 (147yds)

Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Treetop 0214 (147yds)

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Mettler Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton 50wt - Treetop (0214) Premium mercerized cotton thread for quilting, piecing, sewing, and matte embroidery 1...

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Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Starlight Blue 0039 (147yds)

Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Starlight Blue 0039 (147yds)

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Mettler Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton 50wt - Starlight Blue (0039) Premium mercerized cotton thread for quilting, piecing, sewing, and matte embro...

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Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Steel Blue 1316 (147yds)
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Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Steel Blue 1316 (147yds)

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Mettler Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton 50wt - Steel Blue (1316) Premium mercerized cotton thread for quilting, piecing, sewing, and matte embroider...

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Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Tartan Blue 0485 (147yds)

Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Tartan Blue 0485 (147yds)

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Mettler Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton 50wt - Tartan Blue (0485) Premium mercerized cotton thread for quilting, piecing, sewing, and matte embroide...

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Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Swiss Ivy 0247 (147yds)

Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Swiss Ivy 0247 (147yds)

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Mettler Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton 50wt - Swiss Ivy (0247) Premium mercerized cotton thread for quilting, piecing, sewing, and matte embroidery...

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Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Sweet Boy 0818 (147yds)
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Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Sweet Boy 0818 (147yds)

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Mettler Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton 50wt - Sweet Boy (0818) Premium mercerized cotton thread for quilting, piecing, sewing, and matte embroidery...

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Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Rose Quartz 1057 (147yds)

Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Rose Quartz 1057 (147yds)

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Mettler Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton 50wt - Rose Quartz (1057) Premium mercerized cotton thread for quilting, piecing, sewing, and matte embroide...

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Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Royal Navy 0816 (147yds)
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Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Royal Navy 0816 (147yds)

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Mettler Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton 50wt - Royal Navy (0816) Premium mercerized cotton thread for quilting, piecing, sewing, and matte embroider...

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Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Red Planet 0638 (147yds)

Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Red Planet 0638 (147yds)

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Mettler Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton 50wt - Red Planet (0638) Premium mercerized cotton thread for quilting, piecing, sewing, and matte embroider...

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Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Lemon Frost 1412 (147yds)
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Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Lemon Frost 1412 (147yds)

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Mettler Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton 50wt - Lemon Frost (1412) Premium mercerized cotton thread for quilting, piecing, sewing, and matte embroide...

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Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Mousy Gray 0878 (147yds)

Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Mousy Gray 0878 (147yds)

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Mettler Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton 50wt - Mousy Gray (0878) Premium mercerized cotton thread for quilting, piecing, sewing, and matte embroider...

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Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Marigold 0161 (147yds)

Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Marigold 0161 (147yds)

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Mettler Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton 50wt - Marigold (0161) Premium mercerized cotton thread for quilting, piecing, sewing, and matte embroidery ...

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Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Light Sage 1227 (147yds)

Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Light Sage 1227 (147yds)

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Mettler Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton 50wt - Light Sage (1227) Premium mercerized cotton thread for quilting, piecing, sewing, and matte embroider...

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Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Lime Blossom 1384 (147yds)

Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Lime Blossom 1384 (147yds)

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Mettler Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton 50wt - Lime Blossom (1384) Premium mercerized cotton thread for quilting, piecing, sewing, and matte embroid...

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Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Lemon Peel 0115 (147yds)

Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Lemon Peel 0115 (147yds)

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Mettler Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton 50wt - Lemon Peel (0115) Premium mercerized cotton thread for quilting, piecing, sewing, and matte embroider...

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Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Dark Blue 0827 (147yds)

Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Dark Blue 0827 (147yds)

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Mettler Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton 50wt - Dark Blue (0827) Premium mercerized cotton thread for quilting, piecing, sewing, and matte embroidery...

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Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt December Sky 1358 (147yds)

Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt December Sky 1358 (147yds)

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Mettler Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton 50wt - December Sky (1358) Premium mercerized cotton thread for quilting, piecing, sewing, and matte embroid...

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Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Foliage 1532 (147yds)

Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Foliage 1532 (147yds)

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Mettler Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton 50wt - Foliage (1532) Premium mercerized cotton thread for quilting, piecing, sewing, and matte embroidery 1...

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Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Dark Charcoal 0416 (147yds)

Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Dark Charcoal 0416 (147yds)

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Mettler Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton 50wt - Dark Charcoal (0416) Premium mercerized cotton thread for quilting, piecing, sewing, and matte embroi...

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Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Bright Mint 0092 (147yds)

Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Bright Mint 0092 (147yds)

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Mettler Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton 50wt - Bright Mint (0092) Premium mercerized cotton thread for quilting, piecing, sewing, and matte embroide...

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Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Brick 1074 (147yds)

Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Brick 1074 (147yds)

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Mettler Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton 50wt - Brick (1074) Premium mercerized cotton thread for quilting, piecing, sewing, and matte embroidery 147...

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Iron N Fuse 40wt Fusible Nylon 183m

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Use this practical thread in the bobbin for appliqué, lining up corners and matching up patterns, binding, and zippers. The heat of an iron will fu...

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Plush Purple Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 Wt (400M) QST60-0663

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Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 wt (400m) - Plush Purple QST60-0663 This multi-purpose 60wt thread from Quilters Select is available...

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Prince Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 Wt (400M) QST60-0665

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Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 wt (400m) - Prince QST60-0665 This multi-purpose 60wt thread from Quilters Select is available in 60...

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Purrfect Pink Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 Wt (400M) QST60-1607

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Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 wt (400m) - Purrfect Pink QST60-1607 This multi-purpose 60wt thread from Quilters Select is availabl...

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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.