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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.
Shop Piecing Thread →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.
Shop Embroidery Thread →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.
Shop Metallic Thread →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.
Shop Serger Thread →Amethyst Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 Wt (400M) QST60-1609
Quilters SelectQuilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 wt (400m) - Amethyst QST60-1609 This multi-purpose 60wt thread from Quilters Select is available in ...
View full detailsArefel Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 Wt (400M) QST60-0661
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Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 wt (400m) - Arefel QST60-0661 This multi-purpose 60wt thread from Quilters Select is available in 60...
View full detailsDeep Violet Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) QST80-0665
Quilters SelectQuilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) - Deep Violet QST80-0665 This 80wt thread from Quilters Select has been thermally treated to ...
View full detailsGeisha Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) QST80-0622
Quilters SelectQuilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) - Geisha QST80-0622 This 80wt thread from Quilters Select has been thermally treated to remov...
View full detailsMadeira Aeroquilt Thread 3,000yds - Sour Apple 8990
MadeiraSour Apple 9130B-8990 3,000 yards - Madeira Aeroquilt 40 Polyester Quilting/Sewing Thread Madeira Aeroquilt is a premium core-spun polyester thread...
View full detailsMadeira Aeroquilt Thread 3,000yds - Burgundy 8811
MadeiraBurgundy 9130B-8811 3,000 yards - Madeira Aeroquilt 40 Polyester Quilting/Sewing Thread Madeira Aeroquilt is a premium core-spun polyester thread t...
View full detailsMadeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds - Steel Grey - 8111
MadeiraSteel Grey - 8111 Madeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds Madeira Aerolock Premium Serger thread is a top quality, core-spun thread guaranteed to l...
View full detailsMadeira Aeroquilt Thread 3,000yds - Emerald Green 8473
MadeiraEmerald Green 9130B-8473 3,000 yards - Madeira Aeroquilt 40 Polyester Quilting/Sewing Thread Madeira Aeroquilt is a premium core-spun polyester thr...
View full detailsMadeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds - Bright Turquoise - 9892
MadeiraBright Turquoise - 9892 Madeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds Madeira Aerolock Premium Serger thread is a top quality, core-spun thread guarantee...
View full detailsMadeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds - Burgundy - 8811
MadeiraBurgundy - 8811 Madeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds Madeira Aerolock Premium Serger thread is a top quality, core-spun thread guaranteed to las...
View full detailsMadeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds - Fuschia - 9100
MadeiraFuschia - 9100 Madeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds Madeira Aerolock Premium Serger thread is a top quality, core-spun thread guaranteed to last...
View full detailsWonderfil GlaMore Thread - True Blue GM137
WONDERFILTrue Blue GM137 Wonderfil GlaMore Thread 12wt 300yds With contrasting strands of rayon woven with one strand of metallic, this stunning new threa...
View full detailsWonderfil GlaMore Thread - Avocado GM2235
WONDERFILAvocado GM2235 Wonderfil GlaMore Thread 12wt 300yds With contrasting strands of rayon woven with one strand of metallic, this stunning new thread...
View full detailsWonderfil GlaMore Thread - Black Multicolor GM160
WONDERFILBlack Multicolor GM160 Wonderfil GlaMore Thread 12wt 300yds With contrasting strands of rayon woven with one strand of metallic, this stunning ne...
View full detailsWonderfil GlaMore Thread - Amber GM2124
WONDERFILAmber GM2124 Wonderfil GlaMore Thread 12wt 300yds With contrasting strands of rayon woven with one strand of metallic, this stunning new thread w...
View full detailsWonderfil GlaMore Thread - Golden Poppy GM1139
WONDERFILGolden Poppy GM1139 Wonderfil GlaMore Thread 12wt 300yds With contrasting strands of rayon woven with one strand of metallic, this stunning new t...
View full detailsWonderfil GlaMore Thread - Majolica Blue GM3116
WONDERFILMajolica Blue GM3116 Wonderfil GlaMore Thread 12wt 300yds With contrasting strands of rayon woven with one strand of metallic, this stunning new ...
View full detailsWonderfil GlaMore Thread - Boysenberry GM45
WONDERFILBoysenberry GM45 Wonderfil GlaMore Thread 12wt 300yds With contrasting strands of rayon woven with one strand of metallic, this stunning new thre...
View full detailsWonderfil GlaMore Thread - Prism Violet GM5118
WONDERFILPrism Violet GM5118 Wonderfil GlaMore Thread 12wt 300yds With contrasting strands of rayon woven with one strand of metallic, this stunning new t...
View full detailsWonderfil GlaMore Thread - Paloma GM6103
WONDERFILPaloma GM6103 Wonderfil GlaMore Thread 12wt 300yds With contrasting strands of rayon woven with one strand of metallic, this stunning new thread ...
View full detailsWonderfil Invisafil Thread - Dark Grey IFS122
WONDERFILDark Grey IFS122 Wonderfil Invisafil 100wt Thread 400m InvisaFil™, is a remarkable silk-like 100wt, 2-ply cottonized polyester. This ultra-fine but...
View full detailsWonderfil Invisafil Thread - Rust IFS721
WONDERFILRust IFS721 Wonderfil Invisafil 100wt Thread 400m InvisaFil™, is a remarkable silk-like 100wt, 2-ply cottonized polyester. This ultra-fine but surp...
View full detailsWonderfil Invisafil Thread - Light Khaki IFS517
WONDERFILLight Khaki IFS517 Wonderfil Invisafil 100wt Thread 400m InvisaFil™, is a remarkable silk-like 100wt, 2-ply cottonized polyester. This ultra-fine b...
View full detailsWonderfil Invisafil Thread - Nude IFS217
WONDERFILNude IFS217 Wonderfil Invisafil 100wt Thread 400m InvisaFil™, is a remarkable silk-like 100wt, 2-ply cottonized polyester. This ultra-fine but surp...
View full detailsWonderfil Invisafil Thread - Pastel Green IFS601
WONDERFILPastel Green IFS601 Wonderfil Invisafil 100wt Thread 400m InvisaFil™, is a remarkable silk-like 100wt, 2-ply cottonized polyester. This ultra-fine ...
View full detailsWonderfil Invisafil Thread - Dusty Rose IFS717
WONDERFILDusty Rose IFS717 Wonderfil Invisafil 100wt Thread 400m InvisaFil™, is a remarkable silk-like 100wt, 2-ply cottonized polyester. This ultra-fine bu...
View full detailsWonderfil Invisafil Thread - Med. Grey IFS103
WONDERFILMed. Grey IFS103 Wonderfil Invisafil 100wt Thread 400m InvisaFil™, is a remarkable silk-like 100wt, 2-ply cottonized polyester. This ultra-fine but...
View full detailsWonderfil Invisafil Thread - Icy Lemon IFS706
WONDERFILIcy Lemon IFS706 Wonderfil Invisafil 100wt Thread 400m InvisaFil™, is a remarkable silk-like 100wt, 2-ply cottonized polyester. This ultra-fine but...
View full detailsWonderfil Invisafil Thread - Lilac IFS714
WONDERFILLilac IFS714 Wonderfil Invisafil 100wt Thread 400m InvisaFil™, is a remarkable silk-like 100wt, 2-ply cottonized polyester. This ultra-fine but su...
View full detailsWonderfil Invisafil Thread - Chocolate IFS720
WONDERFILChocolate IFS720 Wonderfil Invisafil 100wt Thread 400m InvisaFil™, is a remarkable silk-like 100wt, 2-ply cottonized polyester. This ultra-fine but...
View full detailsWonderfil DecoBob Thread - Taupe DB115
WONDERFILTaupe DB115 Wonderfil DecoBob Thread 80wt 2000m This incredible 80wt 2-ply cottonized polyester thread carries a textured matte finish that has bee...
View full detailsWonderfil DecoBob Thread - Fern DB938
WONDERFILFern DB938 Wonderfil DecoBob Thread 80wt 2000m This incredible 80wt 2-ply cottonized polyester thread carries a textured matte finish that has been...
View full detailsWonderfil DecoBob Thread - Brassy DB952
WONDERFILBrassy DB952 Wonderfil DecoBob Thread 80wt 2000m This incredible 80wt 2-ply cottonized polyester thread carries a textured matte finish that has be...
View full detailsWonderfil DecoBob Thread - Berry Cream DB954
WONDERFILBerry Cream DB954 Wonderfil DecoBob Thread 80wt 2000m This incredible 80wt 2-ply cottonized polyester thread carries a textured matte finish that h...
View full detailsMaxi-Lock Swirls Thread Rainbow Swirl M67
Maxi-LockM67 Rainbow Swirl Maxi-Lock Swirls Polyester Thread (3,000yds) Weight: 50 Fiber Content: Spun Polyester Yardage: Cone (3000 yds) Recommended N...
View full detailsMaxi-Lock Swirls Thread Watermelon Sorbet M52
Maxi-LockM52 Watermelon Sorbet Maxi-Lock Swirls Polyester Thread (3,000yds) Weight: 50 Fiber Content: Spun Polyester Yardage: Cone (3000 yds) Recommend...
View full detailsMaxi-Lock Swirls Thread Purple Berry Wave M58
Maxi-LockM58 Purple Berry Wave Maxi-Lock Swirls Polyester Thread (3,000yds) Weight: 50 Fiber Content: Spun Polyester Yardage: Cone (3000 yds) Recommend...
View full detailsMaxi-Lock Swirls Thread Peachy Orange Parfait M61
Maxi-LockM61 Peachy Orange Parfait Maxi-Lock Swirls Polyester Thread (3,000yds) Weight: 50 Fiber Content: Spun Polyester Yardage: Cone (3000 yds) Recom...
View full detailsIsacord Thread 9871 Zen Rock Garden Variegated Thread1000m
IsacordIsacord Zen Rock Garden 9871 Variegated Thread Isacord Multicolor Polyester Embroidery Thread For the first time ever - Isacord embroidery thread i...
View full detailsWonderfil Dazzle Thread French Roast DZ7134
WONDERFILFrench Roast DZ7134 Wonderfil Dazzle Thread 8wt - Sue Spargo Collection This 100% rayon and metallic mix carries a naturally bright lustre with a s...
View full detailsIsacord Thread Yellow Bird 0506 - 1000 Meter Spool
IsacordIsacord Yellow Bird 0506 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. R...
View full detailsExquisite Polyester Thread - 621 Applespice 5000M X621
Exquisite621 Applespice Exquisite Polyester Thread 5000M X621 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. Th...
View full detailsIsacord Thread Winterberry 1912 - 1000 Meter Spool
IsacordIsacord Winterberry 1912 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. R...
View full detailsIsacord Thread Sour Apple 5940 - 1000 Meter Spool
IsacordIsacord Sour Apple 5940 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Re...
View full detailsIsacord Thread Honey Gold 0821 - 1000 Meter Spool
IsacordIsacord Honey Gold 0821 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Re...
View full detailsExquisite Polyester Thread - 1313 Orchid Bouquet 1000M ES1313
Exquisite1313 Orchid Bouquet Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES1313 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as ra...
View full detailsIsacord Thread Devil Red 1306 - 1000 Meter Spool
IsacordIsacord Devil Red 1306 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Ren...
View full detailsExquisite Fine Line 60wt Polyester Thread - Charcoal 1500M T116
ExquisiteCharcoal Exquisite Fine Line 60 wt Polyester Thread 1500M 116 Discover Exquisite Fine Line 60 wt. polyester embroidery thread at Flash Sew & Qu...
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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.
Shop Aurifil →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 →
Shop Exquisite →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 →
Shop Isacord →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.
Shop WonderFil →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 →
Shop Madeira →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.
Shop Kingstar →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.
Shop Mettler →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.
Shop Quilters Select →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.
Shop Maxi-Lock →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.