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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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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 423 Dark Night 1000M ES423

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423 Dark Night Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES423 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. T...

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Isacord Thread Aquamarine 4740 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Aquamarine 4740 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Re...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 324 Cabernet 1000M ES324

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324 Cabernet Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES324 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 386 Purple Aster 1000M ES386

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386 Purple Aster Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES386 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon....

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 1240 Carolina Red 1000M ES1240

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1240 Carolina Red Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES1240 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayo...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 649 Cantaloupe 1000M ES649

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649 Cantelope Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES649 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. Th...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 412 Brown Linen 1000M ES412

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412 Brown Linen Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES412 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. ...

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Aurifil Thread 50wt Rope Beige 5011 (1300 meters)
A spool of Aurifil 50wt rope beige cotton thread.

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Rope Beige 5011 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Rope Beige (5011) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in Rop...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 107 Silver Moon 1000M ES107

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107 Silver Moon Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES107 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. ...

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Wonderfil Fruitti Evergreen FT31 12wt Variegated 3-ply Egyptian Cotton 100m (109yd)

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Wonderfil Fruitti Evergreen FT31 is an ultra low lint 12wt Egyptian cotton thread that is ideal for hand and machine quilting, longarming and top s...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 303 Seashell 1000M ES303

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303 Seashell Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES303 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The...

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KingStar Metallic Thread Pewter MA28 1000m

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No kinks! Pewter KingStar Metallic Thread MA28 1000 meters Use KingStar as any other high-quality embroidery thread. No need for a special needle ...

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Madeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds - Black - 8000

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Black - 8000 Madeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds Madeira Aerolock Premium Serger thread is a top quality, core-spun thread guaranteed to last t...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 890 Teak 1000M ES890

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890 Teak Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES890 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The Exq...

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Aurifil Thread 50wt Stainless Steel 2620 (1300 meters)

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Stainless Steel 2620 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Stainless Steel (2620) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thre...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 809 Jay Blue 1000M ES809

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809 Jay Blue Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES809 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The...

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Isacord Thread Pumpkin 1102 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Pumpkin 1102 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Renow...

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Wonderfil Fruitti Roses FT10 12wt Variegated 3-ply Egyptian Cotton 100m (109yd)

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Wonderfil Fruitti Roses FT10is an ultra low lint 12wt Egyptian cotton thread that is ideal for hand and machine quilting, longarming and top stitch...

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Isacord Thread Lavender 3040 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Lavender 3040 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Reno...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 962 Silver Green 1000M ES962

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962 Silver Green Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES962 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon....

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Isacord Thread Erin Green 5912 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Erin Green 5912 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Re...

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Wonderfil Spagetti Thread Black SP200

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SP200 Black - Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cotton Thread 110m (109yd) 3-Ply 12wt Double-Gassed Egyptian Cotton Thread. Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cotton T...

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Isacord Thread Cornflower Blue 3713 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Cornflower Blue 3713 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiast...

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Wonderfil Spagetti Thread Seafoam Green SP48

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SP48 Seafoam Green - Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cotton Thread 110m (109yd) 3-Ply 12wt Double-Gassed Egyptian Cotton Thread. Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt C...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 1147 Blonde 1000M ES1147

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1147 Blonde Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES1147 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The...

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Isacord Thread Ocean Blue 3953 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Ocean Blue 3953 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Re...

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Wonderfil Razzle Thread Sundress RZM01

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Sundress RZM01 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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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 5556 Black Pearl 1000M ES5556

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5556 Black Pearl Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES5556 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon...

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Aurifil Thread 50wt Bright Teal 1320 (1300 meters)

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Bright Teal 1320 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Bright Teal (1320) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in Br...

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Isacord Thread Green Grass 5722 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Aurifil Thread 50wt Medium Purple 2545 (1300 meters)

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Medium Purple 2545 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Medium Purple (2545) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread...

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Isacord Thread Lime 5633 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 695 Dark Green 1000M ES695

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695 Dark Green Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES695 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. T...

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Aurifil 50wt Thread Pewter 6711

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Pewter 6711 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Pewter (6711) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in Pewter ...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 321 Pink Sorbet 1000M ES321

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321 Pink Sorbet Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES321 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. ...

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Isacord Thread Frosted Orchid 2732 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Frosted Orchid 2732 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts...

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Sandcastle Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 Wt (400M) QST60-0452

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Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 wt (400m) - Sandcastle QST60-0452 This multi-purpose 60wt thread from Quilters Select is available i...

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Bluebell Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 Wt (400M) QST60-4845

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Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 wt (400m) - Bluebelle QST60-4845 This multi-purpose 60wt thread from Quilters Select is available in...

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Navy Satin Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) QST80-0358

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Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) - Navy Satin QST80-0358 This 80wt thread from Quilters Select has been thermally treated to ...

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Madeira Aeroquilt Thread 3,000yds - Opal 9603

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Opal 9131B-9603 3,000 yards - Madeira Aeroquilt 40 Polyester Quilting/Sewing Thread Madeira Aeroquilt is a premium core-spun polyester thread that ...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 404 Saxon Blue 1000M ES404

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404 Saxon Blue Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES404 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. T...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 862 Faded Rose 1000M ES862

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862 Faded Rose Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES862 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. T...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 413 Light Royal 1000M ES413

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413 Light Royal Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES413 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. ...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 624 Cinnamon 1000M ES624

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624 Cinnamon Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES624 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The...

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Wonderfil Dazzle Thread Paloma DZ6103

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Paloma DZ6103 Wonderfil Dazzle Thread 8wt - Sue Spargo Collection This 100% rayon and metallic mix carries a naturally bright lustre with a silky f...

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Very Dark Grass Green Aurifil 50wt Thread

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Very Dark Grass Green 2890 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Very Dark Grass Green (2890) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Th...

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Aurifil Thread 50wt Fern Green 2888 (1300 meters)

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Fern Green 2888 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Fern Green (2888) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 620 Honey 1000M ES620

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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.