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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 →Madeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds - Graphite - 8110
MadeiraGraphite - 8110 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 - Denim Gold - 8550
MadeiraDenim Gold - 8550 Madeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds Madeira Aerolock Premium Serger thread is a top quality, core-spun thread guaranteed to l...
View full detailsMadeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds - Dark Taupe - 9280
MadeiraDark Taupe - 9280 Madeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds Madeira Aerolock Premium Serger thread is a top quality, core-spun thread guaranteed to l...
View full detailsMadeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds - Dark Pink - 9090
MadeiraDark Pink - 9090 Madeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds Madeira Aerolock Premium Serger thread is a top quality, core-spun thread guaranteed to la...
View full detailsWonderfil GlaMore Thread - Anemone GM1123
WONDERFILAnemone GM1123 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 - Light Brass GM7102
WONDERFILLight Brass GM7102 Wonderfil GlaMore Thread 12wt 300yds With contrasting strands of rayon woven with one strand of metallic, this stunning new th...
View full detailsWonderfil GlaMore Thread - Coral Rose GM2514
WONDERFILCoral Rose GM2514 Wonderfil GlaMore Thread 12wt 300yds With contrasting strands of rayon woven with one strand of metallic, this stunning new thr...
View full detailsWonderfil GlaMore Thread - Orchid Bloom GM5105
WONDERFILOrchid Bloom GM5105 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 - Macaw Green GM4149
WONDERFILMacaw Green GM4149 Wonderfil GlaMore Thread 12wt 300yds With contrasting strands of rayon woven with one strand of metallic, this stunning new th...
View full detailsWonderfil GlaMore Thread - Peach Fuzz GM1176
WONDERFILPeach Fuzz GM1176 Wonderfil GlaMore Thread 12wt 300yds With contrasting strands of rayon woven with one strand of metallic, this stunning new thr...
View full detailsWonderfil GlaMore Thread - Forest Green GM566
WONDERFILForest Green GM566 Wonderfil GlaMore Thread 12wt 300yds With contrasting strands of rayon woven with one strand of metallic, this stunning new th...
View full detailsWonderfil GlaMore Thread - Golden Brown GM328
WONDERFILGolden Brown GM328 Wonderfil GlaMore Thread 12wt 300yds With contrasting strands of rayon woven with one strand of metallic, this stunning new th...
View full detailsWonderfil GlaMore Thread - Acorn Brown GM330
WONDERFILAcorn Brown GM330 Wonderfil GlaMore Thread 12wt 300yds With contrasting strands of rayon woven with one strand of metallic, this stunning new thr...
View full detailsWonderfil Invisafil Thread - Tangerine IFS703
WONDERFILTangerine IFS703 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 - Soft Tan IFS414
WONDERFILSoft Tan IFS414 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 - Toned Mauve IFS725
WONDERFILToned Mauve IFS725 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 - Smoky Lavender IFS727
WONDERFILSmoky Lavender IFS727 Wonderfil Invisafil 100wt Thread 400m InvisaFil™, is a remarkable silk-like 100wt, 2-ply cottonized polyester. This ultra-fin...
View full detailsWonderfil Invisafil Thread - Daffodil Yellow IFS701
WONDERFILDaffodil Yellow IFS701 Wonderfil Invisafil 100wt Thread 400m InvisaFil™, is a remarkable silk-like 100wt, 2-ply cottonized polyester. This ultra-fi...
View full detailsWonderfil Invisafil Thread - Deepest Burgundy IFS710
WONDERFILDeepest Burgundy IFS710 Wonderfil Invisafil 100wt Thread 400m InvisaFil™, is a remarkable silk-like 100wt, 2-ply cottonized polyester. This ultra-f...
View full detailsWonderfil Invisafil Thread - Baby Blue IFS320
WONDERFILBaby Blue IFS320 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 - Bright Turquoise IFS716
WONDERFILBright Turquoise IFS716 Wonderfil Invisafil 100wt Thread 400m InvisaFil™, is a remarkable silk-like 100wt, 2-ply cottonized polyester. This ultra-f...
View full detailsWonderfil Invisafil Thread - Chartreuse IFS702
WONDERFILChartreuse IFS702 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 - Pastel Pink IFS604
WONDERFILPastel Pink IFS604 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 - Pure Orange IFS711
WONDERFILPure Orange IFS711 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 - Deep Pansy Purple IFS708
WONDERFILDeep Pansy Purple IFS708 Wonderfil Invisafil 100wt Thread 400m InvisaFil™, is a remarkable silk-like 100wt, 2-ply cottonized polyester. This ultra-...
View full detailsWonderfil Invisafil Thread - Charcoal IFS168
WONDERFILCharcoal IFS168 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 - Blue Grey IFS179
WONDERFILBlue Grey IFS179 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 - Simply Green IFS712
WONDERFILSimply Green IFS712 Wonderfil Invisafil 100wt Thread 400m InvisaFil™, is a remarkable silk-like 100wt, 2-ply cottonized polyester. This ultra-fine ...
View full detailsWonderfil Invisafil Thread - Eucalyptus IFS723
WONDERFILEucalyptus IFS723 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 - Pale Aqua IFS705
WONDERFILPale Aqua IFS705 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 - Clover IFS730
WONDERFILClover IFS730 Wonderfil Invisafil 100wt Thread 400m InvisaFil™, is a remarkable silk-like 100wt, 2-ply cottonized polyester. This ultra-fine but su...
View full detailsWonderfil DecoBob Thread - Tangerine DB703
WONDERFILTangerine DB703 Wonderfil DecoBob Thread 80wt 2000m This incredible 80wt 2-ply cottonized polyester thread carries a textured matte finish that has...
View full detailsWonderfil DecoBob Thread - Sage DB591
WONDERFILSage DB591 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 - Mint Green DB523
WONDERFILMint Green DB523 Wonderfil DecoBob Thread 80wt 2000m This incredible 80wt 2-ply cottonized polyester thread carries a textured matte finish that ha...
View full detailsWonderfil DecoBob Thread - Soft Purple DB308
WONDERFILSoft Purple DB308 Wonderfil DecoBob Thread 80wt 2000m This incredible 80wt 2-ply cottonized polyester thread carries a textured matte finish that h...
View full detailsWonderfil DecoBob Thread - Ruby Slippers DB924
WONDERFILRuby Slippers DB924 Wonderfil DecoBob Thread 80wt 2000m This incredible 80wt 2-ply cottonized polyester thread carries a textured matte finish that...
View full detailsWonderfil DecoBob Thread - Ochre DB953
WONDERFILOchre DB953 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 - Cobalt Steel DB911
WONDERFILCobalt Steel DB911 Wonderfil DecoBob Thread 80wt 2000m This incredible 80wt 2-ply cottonized polyester thread carries a textured matte finish that ...
View full detailsWonderfil DecoBob Thread - Blue Suede DB918
WONDERFILBlue Suede DB918 Wonderfil DecoBob Thread 80wt 2000m This incredible 80wt 2-ply cottonized polyester thread carries a textured matte finish that ha...
View full detailsWonderfil DecoBob Thread - Lapis Lazuli DB917
WONDERFILLapis Lazuli DB917 Wonderfil DecoBob Thread 80wt 2000m This incredible 80wt 2-ply cottonized polyester thread carries a textured matte finish that ...
View full detailsWonderfil DecoBob Thread - Black DB101
WONDERFILBlack DB101 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 - Light Aqua DB933
WONDERFILLight Aqua DB933 Wonderfil DecoBob Thread 80wt 2000m This incredible 80wt 2-ply cottonized polyester thread carries a textured matte finish that ha...
View full detailsWonderfil Fruitti Bumblebee FT04 12wt Variegated 3-ply Egyptian Cotton 100m (109yd)
WONDERFILWonderfil Fruitti Bumblebee FT04 is an ultra low lint 12wt Egyptian cotton thread that is ideal for hand and machine quilting, longarming and top s...
View full detailsFrangipani by Aurifil Color Builder 50wt 2800 - 4060 - 4670
AurifilFRANGIPANI by Aurifil3 LARGE SPOOLS COTTON 50WTColors included:2800 – 4060 – 4670 Code: AC50CP3-013 Plumeria pudicaFrangipaniLocation: Mex...
View full detailsHawaiian Blue Ginger by Aurifil Color Builder 50wt 2510 - 3840 - 4651
AurifilHAWAIIAN BLUE GINGER by Aurifil3 LARGE SPOOLS COTTON 50WTColors included:2510 – 3840 – 4651 Code: AC50CP3-022 Dichorisandra thyrsifloraHawa...
View full detailsSpider Lily by Aurifil Color Builder 50 wt 2024 - 4652 - 4665
AurifilSPIDER LILY by Aurifil3 LARGE SPOOLS COTTON 50WTColors included:2024 – 4652 – 4665 Code: AC50CP3-024 Hymenocallis eucharidifoliaSpider ...
View full detailsAurifil Mako 40/3 Cotton Thread - Stone Washed Denim 3770
AurifilIntroducing Forty3 by Aurifil, the newest high-performance cotton thread. Designed specifically for today's high-speed, high-tech Longarm machines,...
View full detailsAurifil Mako 40/3 Cotton Thread - Muslin Cone 2311
AurifilIntroducing Forty3 by Aurifil, the newest high-performance cotton thread. Designed specifically for today's high-speed, high-tech Longarm machines,...
View full detailsShop by Brand
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.