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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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Isacord Thread Grasshopper 5933 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Grasshopper 5933 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. R...

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Isacord Thread Grape 2910 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Grape 2910 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Renowne...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 104 China Blue 1000M ES104

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104 China Blue Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES104 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. T...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 382 Slate Blue 1000M ES382

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382 Slate Blue Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES382 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. T...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 116 Charcoal 5000M X116

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116 Charcoal Exquisite Polyester Thread 5000M X116 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The ...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 508 Peachy Pink 1000M ES508

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508 Peachy Pink Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES508 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. ...

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Wonderfil Spagetti Thread Army Green SP22

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SP22 Army Green - Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cotton Thread 110m (109yd) 3-Ply 12wt Double-Gassed Egyptian Cotton Thread. Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cott...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 632 Yellow Quartz 1000M ES632

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632 Yellow Quartz Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES632 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon...

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Wonderfil Spagetti Thread Chartreuse SP04

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SP04 Chartreuse - Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cotton Thread 110m (109yd) 3-Ply 12wt Double-Gassed Egyptian Cotton Thread. Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cott...

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aurifil mako 40/3 thread natural white color
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Aurifil Mako 40/3 Cotton Thread - Natural White 2021

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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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A spool of Aurifil 50wt medium olive colored thread (@2910) with orange cap.

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Medium Olive 2910 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Medium Olive (2910) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread ...

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Isacord Thread Daisy 0605 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Daisy 0605 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Renowne...

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Sicily Yellow by Aurifil Color Builder 50 2105 - 2115 - 1135

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SICILY by Aurifil3 LARGE SPOOLS COTTON 50WTColors included:2105 – 2115 – 1135 Code: AC50CP3-004 You step out onto the terrace, balancing a ...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 841 Date 1000M ES841

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841 Date Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES841 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The Exq...

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Aurifil Thread 50wt Light Caramel 6001 (1300 meters)

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Light Caramel 6001 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Light Caramel (6001) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 1707 Silver 5000M X1707

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1707 Silver Exquisite Polyester Thread 5000M X1707 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The ...

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Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Grass Green 1114 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Grass Green (1114) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread i...

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Isacord Thread Peacock 4122 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Peacock 4122 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Renow...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 627 Tusk 5000M X627

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627 Tusk Exquisite Polyester Thread 5000M X627 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The Exqu...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 2031 Night Horizon 1000M ES2031

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2031 Night Horizon Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES2031 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as ray...

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Wonderfil Spagetti Thread Turquoise SP05

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SP05 Turquoise - Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cotton Thread 110m (109yd) 3-Ply 12wt Double-Gassed Egyptian Cotton Thread. Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cotto...

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Wonderfil Razzle Thread Chestnut RZ7124

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Chestnut RZ7124 Wonderfil Thread - Sue Spargo Collection 6-Ply Rayon Thread. Razzle is a sturdy 6-ply 100% Rayon High Natural Sheen thread that is...

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Aurifil Designer Thread Collection-Necessities showcasing the 4 spools of thread on top of the box
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Necessities Thread Collection - Aurifil AC50NC4

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Aurifil Designer Thread Collection-Necessities The perfect thread for every quilting project. Use for hand applique, hand piecing, lace, long arm ...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 825 Teal 1000M ES825

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825 Teal Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES825 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The Exq...

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Isacord Thread Tea Rose 1761 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Tea Rose 1761 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Reno...

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Exquisite Fine Line 60 wt Polyester Thread - Neon Green 1500M T32

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Neon Green Exquisite Fine Line 60 wt Polyester Thread 1500M 32 Discover Exquisite Fine Line 60 wt. polyester embroidery thread at Flash Sew & Q...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 873 Dusk 1000M ES873

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873 Dusk Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES873 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The Exq...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 135 Heart 1000M ES135

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135 Heart Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES135 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The Ex...

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Dolomite Green by Aurifil Color Builder 50wt 2908 - 1147 - 2890

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DOLOMITE by Aurifil3 LARGE SPOOLS COTTON 50WTColors included:2908 – 1147 – 2890 Code: AC50CP3-005 The lush green of the Alpine meadows stre...

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Wonderfil Razzle Thread Hook & Line RZM12

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Hook & Line RZM12 Wonderfil Thread - Sue Spargo Collection 6-Ply Rayon Thread. Razzle is a sturdy 6-ply 100% Rayon High Natural Sheen thread t...

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Isacord Thread Chiffon 2170 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Chiffon 2170 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Renow...

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Wonderfil Spagetti Thread Milk Chocolate Sp52

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SP52 Milk Chocolate - Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cotton Thread 110m (109yd) 3-Ply 12wt Double-Gassed Egyptian Cotton Thread. Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt ...

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Isacord Thread Orange 1106 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Orange 1106 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Renown...

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Wonderfil Spagetti Thread Peach Sp25

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SP25 Peach - Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cotton Thread 110m (109yd) 3-Ply 12wt Double-Gassed Egyptian Cotton Thread. Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cotton Th...

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All threads included in OESD Isacord top 100 thread kit
OESD Isacord Top 100 thread kit in box opened displaying threads
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Isacord Top 100 Thread Box Kit

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The Isacord Top 100 Thread Box Kit is the ultimate collection for embroidery enthusiasts, offering a stunning selection of 100 vibrant and durable ...

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Isacord Thread Spice 1334 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Spice 1334 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Renowne...

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Florence Brown by Aurifil Color Builder 50 wt 2312 - 6010 - 2360

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FLORENCE by Aurifil3 LARGE SPOOLS COTTON 50WTColors included:2312 – 6010 – 2360 Code: AC50CP3-009 You stand at the top of the Duomo, 463 st...

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Wonderfil Razzle Thread Tempest RZ3112

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Tempest RZ3112 Wonderfil Thread - Sue Spargo Collection 6-Ply Rayon Thread. Razzle is a sturdy 6-ply 100% Rayon High Natural Sheen thread that is ...

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Isacord Thread Dark Tan 1252 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Dark Tan 1252 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Reno...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 841 Date 5000M X841

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841 Date Exquisite Polyester Thread 5000M X841 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The Exqu...

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Isacord Thread Old Gold 0851 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Old Gold 0851 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Reno...

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Isacord Thread Sun 0501 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Wonderfil Dazzle Thread Macaw Green DZ4149

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Macaw Green DZ4149 Wonderfil Dazzle Thread 8wt - Sue Spargo Collection This 100% rayon and metallic mix carries a naturally bright lustre with a si...

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Wonderfil Fruitti Rock FT36 12wt Variegated 3-ply Egyptian Cotton 100m (109yd)

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Wonderfil Fruitti Rock FT36 is an ultra low lint 12wt Egyptian cotton thread that is ideal for hand and machine quilting, longarming and top stitch...

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Amalfi Purple by Aurifil Color Builder 50wt 2562 - 2520- 2545
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Amalfi Purple by Aurifil Color Builder 50wt 2562 - 2520- 2545

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Amalfi Purple by Aurifil3 LARGE SPOOLS COTTON 50WTColors included:2562 – 2520 – 2545 Code: AC50CP3-007 Wind whips through your hair as your...

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Aurifil Thread 50wt Dark Red Orange 2255 (1300 meters)

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Dark Red Orange 2255 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Dark Red Orange (2255) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread i...

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Exquisite Fine Line 60 wt Polyester Thread - Neon Rose 1500M T47

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Neon Rose Exquisite Fine Line 60 wt Polyester Thread 1500M 47 Discover Exquisite Fine Line 60 wt. polyester embroidery thread at Flash Sew & Qu...

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A spool of Aurifil 50wt medium grey thread with 1158 color code, prominently displaying the Aurifil logo.

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Medium Grey 1158 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Medium Grey (1158) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread i...

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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.