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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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Wonderfil Razzle Thread Grenadine RZ1179

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Grenadine RZ1179 Wonderfil Thread - Sue Spargo Collection 6-Ply Rayon Thread. Razzle is a sturdy 6-ply 100% Rayon High Natural Sheen thread that i...

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Wonderfil Razzle Thread Ecru Olive RZ4122

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Ecru Olive RZ4122 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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Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Flesh 2205 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Flesh (2205) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in F...

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Wonderfil Spagetti Thread Lichen SP36

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SP36 Lichen - Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cotton Thread 110m (109yd) 3-Ply 12wt Double-Gassed Egyptian Cotton Thread. Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cotton T...

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Aurifil 40/3 thread Light Lemon
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Aurifil Mako 40/3 Cotton Thread - Light Lemon 2110

Aurifil
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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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Wonderfil Razzle Thread Capers RZ6135

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Capers RZ6135 Wonderfil Thread - Sue Spargo Collection 6-Ply Rayon Thread. Razzle is a sturdy 6-ply 100% Rayon High Natural Sheen thread that is c...

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Wonderfil Spagetti Thread Deep Magenta SP16

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SP16 Deep Magenta - Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cotton Thread 110m (109yd) 3-Ply 12wt Double-Gassed Egyptian Cotton Thread. Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Co...

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Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Eggplant 4225 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Eggplant (4225) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in ...

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Exquisite Fine Line 60wt Polyester Thread - Shutter Green 1500M T449

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Shutter Green Exquisite Fine Line 60 wt Polyester Thread 1500M T449 Discover Exquisite Fine Line 60 wt. polyester embroidery thread at Flash Sew &a...

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aurifil mako 40/3 thread light sand color
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Aurifil Mako 40/3 Cotton Thread - Light Sand 2000

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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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Wonderfil Fruitti Wood Rose FT33 12wt Variegated 3-ply Egyptian Cotton 100m (109yd)

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Wonderfil Fruitti Wood Rose FT33is an ultra low lint 12wt Egyptian cotton thread that is ideal for hand and machine quilting, longarming and top st...

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Aurifil Thread 50wt Dark Sandstone 1318 (1300 meters)

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Dark Sandstone 1318 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Dark Sandstone (1318) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Threa...

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aurifil mako 40/3 thread bari color varigated
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Aurifil Mako 40/3 Cotton Thread - Bari Variegated 4651

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Aurifil Thread 50wt Peach 2215 (1300 meters)

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Peach 2215 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Peach (2215) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in Peach (2...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 988 Cilantro 5000M X988

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988 Cilantro Exquisite Polyester Thread 5000M X988 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The ...

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Wonderfil Spagetti Thread Eggplant SP15

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SP15 Eggplant - Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cotton Thread 110m (109yd) 3-Ply 12wt Double-Gassed Egyptian Cotton Thread. Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cotton...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 949 Green Meadow 1000M ES949

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949 Green Meadow Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES949 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon....

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A spool of Aurifil 50wt red wine colored thread.
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Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Red Wine 2260 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Red Wine (2260) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in ...

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Wonderfil Spagetti Thread Fun Orange SP02

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SP02 Fun Orange - 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 - 619 Caramel 5000M X619

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619 Caramel Exquisite Polyester Thread 5000M X619 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The E...

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Wonderfil Spagetti Thread Rust SP23

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SP23 Rust - Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cotton Thread 110m (109yd) 3-Ply 12wt Double-Gassed Egyptian Cotton Thread. Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cotton Thr...

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Exquisite Fine Line 60wt Polyester Thread - Vintage Grape 1500M T1031

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Vintage Grape Exquisite Fine Line 60 wt Polyester Thread 1500M T1031 Discover Exquisite Fine Line 60 wt. polyester embroidery thread at Flash Sew &...

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Tuscany Orange by Aurifil Color Builder 50wt 2214 - 1133 - 1104

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TUSCANY by Aurifil3 LARGE SPOOLS COTTON 50WTColors included:2214 – 1133 – 1104 Code: AC50CP3-003 You take your place at the table, prepping...

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Aurifil Thread 50wt Grey Violet 2524 (1300 meters)

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Grey Violet 2524 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Grey Violet (2524) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread i...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 2093 Baltic Blue 5000M X2093

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2093 Baltic Blue Exquisite Polyester Thread 5000M X2093 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon....

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Wonderfil Spagetti Thread Deep Royal Purple SP07

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SP07 Deep Royal Purple - Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cotton Thread 110m (109yd) 3-Ply 12wt Double-Gassed Egyptian Cotton Thread. Wonderfil Spagetti 12...

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Tula Pink Neons and Neutrals Thread Kit
Tula Pink Neons and Neutrals Thread Kit
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Neons & Neutrals Aurifil 50wt Thread Box Tula Pink #TP50EC20

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Thread box includes 20 small spools (220 yards each) of 50wt 100% cotton thread This thread box is perfectly matched with Everglow by Tula Pink ...

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Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Dusty Lavender 1243 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Dusty Lavender (1243) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Threa...

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Aurifil Light Grey Green 2843 Thread
Aurifil Light Grey Green 2843 Thread

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Light Grey Green 2843 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Light Grey Green (2843) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thr...

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OESD Perfect Quilting Thread 3500M Color 6025

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Details: Perfect Quilting Thread - 3500M Spool - Color 6025 50 weight cotton-wrapped polyester is strong enough to easily handle high-speed stitc...

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OESD Perfect Quilting Thread 3500M Color 1343

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Details: Perfect Quilting Thread - 3500M Spool - Color 1343 50 weight cotton-wrapped polyester is strong enough to easily handle high-speed stitc...

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OESD Perfect Quilting Thread 3500M Color 2052

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Details: Perfect Quilting Thread - 3500M Spool - Color 2052 50 weight cotton-wrapped polyester is strong enough to easily handle high-speed stitc...

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OESD Perfect Quilting Thread 3500M Color 2260

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Details: Perfect Quilting Thread - 3500M Spool - Color 2260 50 weight cotton-wrapped polyester is strong enough to easily handle high-speed stitc...

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Cone - White 2024

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Isacord Thread Dusty Grape 2600 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Dusty Grape #2600 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. ...

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Isacord Thread Amethyst 3030 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Amethyst #3030 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Ren...

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Isacord Thread Haze 3251 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Haze #3251 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Renowne...

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Isacord Thread Blue Shadow 3654 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Blue Shadow #3654Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. R...

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Isacord Thread Tufts Blue 3631 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Tufts Blue #3631 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. R...

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Christmas Church Window Tiling Scene Thread Kit

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Christmas Church Window Tiling Scene Thread Kit includes 26 spools of Isacord thread - all the colors needed to complete the Christmas Church Windo...

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Isacord Variegated Favorite 10

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Complete your thread inventory or give a unique gift with this collection of 10 favorite variegated Isacord colors: 9864 Holly Berry Wreath 9918 O...

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Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Whale 1360 (147yds)

Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Whale 1360 (147yds)

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Mettler Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton 50wt - Whale (1360) Premium mercerized cotton thread for quilting, piecing, sewing, and matte embroidery 147...

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Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Titan Gray 0413 (147yds)

Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Titan Gray 0413 (147yds)

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Mettler Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton 50wt - Titan Gray (0413) Premium mercerized cotton thread for quilting, piecing, sewing, and matte embroider...

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Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Vibrant Green 1314 (147yds)

Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Vibrant Green 1314 (147yds)

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Mettler Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton 50wt - Vibrant Green (1314) Premium mercerized cotton thread for quilting, piecing, sewing, and matte embroi...

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Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Twilight 1085 (147yds)

Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Twilight 1085 (147yds)

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Mettler Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton 50wt - Twilight (1085) Premium mercerized cotton thread for quilting, piecing, sewing, and matte embroidery ...

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Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt True Navy 1365 (147yds)

Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt True Navy 1365 (147yds)

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Mettler Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton 50wt - True Navy (1365) Premium mercerized cotton thread for quilting, piecing, sewing, and matte embroidery...

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Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Walnut 0280 (147yds)

Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Walnut 0280 (147yds)

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Mettler Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton 50wt - Walnut (0280) Premium mercerized cotton thread for quilting, piecing, sewing, and matte embroidery 14...

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Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Verdant Green 0905 (147yds)

Mettler Silk Finished Cotton Thread 50wt Verdant Green 0905 (147yds)

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Mettler Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton 50wt - Verdant Green (0905) Premium mercerized cotton thread for quilting, piecing, sewing, and matte embroi...

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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.