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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Aurifil Mako 40/3 Cotton Thread - Marrakesh Variagated 3817

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Aurifil Mako 40/3 Cotton Thread - Light Grey Green 2843

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Maxi-Lock Swirls Thread Blue Water Ice M57

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M57 Blue Water Ice Maxi-Lock Swirls Polyester Thread (3,000yds) Weight: 50 Fiber Content: Spun Polyester Yardage: Cone (3000 yds) Recommended ...

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Maxi-Lock Stretch Thread Black 32002

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32002 Black 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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Maxi-Lock Swirls Thread Butter Toffee M64

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M64 Butter Toffee Maxi-Lock Swirls Polyester Thread (3,000yds) Weight: 50 Fiber Content: Spun Polyester Yardage: Cone (3000 yds) Recommended N...

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Maxi-Lock Swirls Thread Rocket Pop M62

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M62 Rocket Pop Maxi-Lock Swirls Polyester Thread (3,000yds) Weight: 50 Fiber Content: Spun Polyester Yardage: Cone (3000 yds) Recommended Need...

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Maxi-Lock Stretch Thread Radiant Turquoise 32265

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32265 Radiant Turquoise Maxi-Lock STRETCH Thread (2,000yds) Weight: 50 Fiber Content: Textured Nylon Yardage: Cone (2000 yds) Recommended Need...

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Maxi-Lock Stretch Thread Sunlight 43402

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43402 Sunlight Maxi-Lock STRETCH Thread (2,000yds) Weight: 50 Fiber Content: Textured Nylon Yardage: Cone (2000 yds) Recommended Needle Size: ...

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Maxi-Lock Swirls Thread Lemon Chiffon M50

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M50 Lemon Chiffon Maxi-Lock Swirls Polyester Thread (3,000yds) Weight: 50 Fiber Content: Spun Polyester Yardage: Cone (3000 yds) Recommended N...

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Maxi-Lock Swirls Thread Foresty Mint M66

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M66 Foresty Mint Maxi-Lock Swirls Polyester Thread (3,000yds) Weight: 50 Fiber Content: Spun Polyester Yardage: Cone (3000 yds) Recommended Ne...

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Maxi-Lock Swirls Thread Mint Julep M54

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M54 Mint Julep Maxi-Lock Swirls Polyester Thread (3,000yds) Weight: 50 Fiber Content: Spun Polyester Yardage: Cone (3000 yds) Recommended Need...

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Maxi-Lock Swirls Thread Moca Almond Fudge M65

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M65 Moca Almond Fudge Maxi-Lock Swirls Polyester Thread (3,000yds) Weight: 50 Fiber Content: Spun Polyester Yardage: Cone (3000 yds) Recommend...

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Maxi-Lock Swirls Thread Espresso Silk M63

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M63 Espresso Silk Maxi-Lock Swirls Polyester Thread (3,000yds) Weight: 50 Fiber Content: Spun Polyester Yardage: Cone (3000 yds) Recommended N...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 306 Pueblo Pink 5000M X306

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306 Pueblo Pink Exquisite Polyester Thread 5000M X306 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. T...

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Wonderfil Razzle Thread Calla Green RZ4117

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Calla Green RZ4117 Wonderfil Thread - Sue Spargo Collection 6-Ply Rayon Thread. Razzle is a sturdy 6-ply 100% Rayon High Natural Sheen thread that...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 406 Celestial Blue 5000M X406

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406 Celestial Blue Exquisite Polyester Thread 5000M X406 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 1527 Adobe 1000M ES1527

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1527 Adobe Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES1527 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The ...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 2519 Autumn Fern 1000M ES2519

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2519 Autumn Fern Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES2519 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon...

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Aurifil Mako 40/3 Cotton Thread - Light Blue Grey 2610

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Isacord Thread Candy Apple 1704 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Candy Apple 1704 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. R...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 1031 Vintage Grape 5000M X1031

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1031 Vintage Grape Exquisite Polyester Thread 5000M X1031 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayo...

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Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Delft Blue 2730 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Delft Blue (2730) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in...

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Capri Teal by Aurifil Color Builder 50wt 2835 - 1148- 4093

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CAPRI by Aurifil3 LARGE SPOOLS COTTON 50WTColors included:2835 – 1148 – 4093 Code: AC50CP3-008 The sun shines above while your sailboat gra...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 646 Tangerine 1000M ES646

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646 Tangerine Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES646 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. Th...

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Aurifil Mako 40/3 Cotton Thread - Chalk 2026

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Isacord Thread Red Pepper 1304 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Red Pepper 1304 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Re...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 2250 Red Jubilee 1000M ES2250

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2250 Red Jubilee Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES2250 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon...

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Exquisite Fine Line 60wt Polyester Thread - Carrot 1500M T650

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Carrot Exquisite Fine Line 60 wt Polyester Thread 1500M T650 Discover Exquisite Fine Line 60 wt. polyester embroidery thread at Flash Sew & Qui...

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Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Yellow 2135 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Yellow (2135) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in ...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 984 Seedling 1000M ES984

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984 Seedling Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES984 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The...

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Aurifil Mako 40/3 Cotton Thread - Baby Pink 2423

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 953 Swamp Green 5000M X953

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Aurifil Mako 40/3 Cotton Thread - Bubblegum Variegated 3660

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Isacord Thread Grape Jelly 2702 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Grape Jelly 2702 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. R...

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Isacord Thread Cherry 1913 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Cherry 1913 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Renown...

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Wonderfil Spagetti Thread Dark Grey Taupe SP20

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SP20 Dark Grey Taupe - Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cotton Thread 110m (109yd) 3-Ply 12wt Double-Gassed Egyptian Cotton Thread. Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt...

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Aurifil Mako 40/3 Cotton Thread - White 2024

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Aurifil Mako 40/3 Cotton Thread - Baby Blue Eyes Variegated 4663

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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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