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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 - 446 Caribbean Blue 1000M ES446

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446 Caribbean Blue Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES446 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayo...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 628 Fawn 1000M ES628

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628 Fawn Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES628 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The Exq...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 387 Bridesmaid Pink 1000M ES387

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387 Bridesmaid Pink Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES387 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as ray...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 613 Yellow Chiffon 1000M ES613

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613 Yellow Chiffon Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES613 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayo...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 405 Carolina Blue 1000M ES405

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405 Carolina Blue Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES405 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 398 Purple Shadow 1000M ES398

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398 Purple Shadow Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES398 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 343 Tulip 1000M ES343

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343 Tulip Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES343 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The Ex...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 376 Petal Pink 1000M ES376

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376 Petal Pink Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES376 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. T...

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Isacord Thread Ash Mist 0105 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Ash Mist 0105 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Reno...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 858 Mocha 1000M ES858

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858 Mocha Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES858 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The Ex...

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Wonderfil Dazzle Thread Licorice DZ7125

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Licorice DZ7125 Wonderfil Dazzle Thread 8wt - Sue Spargo Collection This 100% rayon and metallic mix carries a naturally bright lustre with a silky...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 859 Allspice 1000M ES859

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859 Allspice Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES859 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The...

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Isacord Thread Rose 2530 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 955 Olive Drab 1000M ES955

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955 Olive Drab Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES955 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. T...

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Isacord Thread Evergreen 5326 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Evergreen 5326 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Ren...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 502 Flesh 1000M ES502

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502 Flesh Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES502 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The Ex...

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Wonderfil Spagetti Thread Carnation

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SP39 Carnation - Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cotton Thread 110m (109yd) 3-Ply 12wt Double-Gassed Egyptian Cotton Thread. Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cotto...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 891 Mahogany 1000M ES891

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891 Mahogany Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES891 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The...

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Isacord Thread Candlewick 0781 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Sapphire Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 Wt (400M) QST60-0367

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Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 wt (400m) - Sapphire QST60-0367 This multi-purpose 60wt thread from Quilters Select is available in ...

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Rouge Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 Wt (400M) QST60-0194

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Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 wt (400m) - Rouge QST60-0194 This multi-purpose 60wt thread from Quilters Select is available in 60 ...

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Sandstone Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) QST80-0731

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Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) - Sandstone QST80-0731 This 80wt thread from Quilters Select has been thermally treated to re...

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Black Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) QST80-0900

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Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) - Black QST80-0900 This 80wt thread from Quilters Select has been thermally treated to remove...

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Pristine Blue Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) QST80-0055

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Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) - Pristine Blue QST80-0055 This 80wt thread from Quilters Select has been thermally treated t...

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Madeira Aeroquilt Thread 3,000yds - Silver 8686

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Silver 9130B-8686 3,000 yards - Madeira Aeroquilt 40 Polyester Quilting/Sewing Thread Madeira Aeroquilt is a premium core-spun polyester thread tha...

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Madeira Aeroquilt Thread 3,000yds -Blue Lagoon 9508

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Blue Lagoon 9131B-9508 3,000 yards - Madeira Aeroquilt 40 Polyester Quilting/Sewing Thread Madeira Aeroquilt is a premium core-spun polyester threa...

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Wonderfil GlaMore Thread - Gold GM1000
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Wonderfil GlaMore Thread - Gold GM1000

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Gold GM1000 Wonderfil GlaMore Thread 12wt 300yds With contrasting strands of rayon woven with one strand of metallic, this stunning new thread will...

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Exquisite Medley Variegated Thread - Blue Ocean 1000M V121

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Medley Variegated Embroidery Thread - Blue Ocean 1000 Meters (V121) Medley Variegated 40 weight polyester embroidery thread by Exquisite combines ...

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Isacord Thread 9923 Rasberries & Cream Variegated Thread1000m

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Isacord Rasberries & Cream 9923 Variegated Thread Isacord Multicolor Polyester Embroidery Thread For the first time ever - Isacord embroidery t...

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Isacord Thread 9937 Carnival Variegated Thread 1000m

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Isacord Carnival 9937 Variegated Thread Isacord Multicolor Polyester Embroidery Thread For the first time ever - Isacord embroidery thread is avail...

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Wonderfil Dazzle Thread Bistro DZ2124

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Bistro DZ2124 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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Wonderfil Dazzle Thread Cockatoo DZ4137

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Cockatoo DZ4137 Wonderfil Dazzle Thread 8wt - Sue Spargo Collection This 100% rayon and metallic mix carries a naturally bright lustre with a silky...

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Wonderfil Dazzle Thread Deep Peacock Blue DZ4141

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Deep Peacock Blue DZ4141 Wonderfil Dazzle Thread 8wt - Sue Spargo Collection This 100% rayon and metallic mix carries a naturally bright lustre wit...

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Aurifil Thread 50wt Jade 4093 (1300 meters)

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Jade 4093 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Jade (4093) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in Ja...

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Exquisite Medley Variegated Thread - Salt'n Pepper 1000M V112

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Exquisite Medley Variegated Embroidery Thread - Salt' N Pepper 1000 Meters (V112) Medley Variegated 40 weight polyester embroidery thread by Exqui...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 402 Ice Blue 1000M ES402

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402 Ice Blue Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES402 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The...

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Aurifil Thread 50wt Light Avocado 2886 (1300 meters)

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Light Avocado 2886 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Light Avocado (2886) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in ...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 442 Pale Green 1000M ES442

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442 Pale Green Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES442 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. T...

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Aurifil Thread 50wt Champagne 2105 (1300 meters)

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Champagne 2105 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Champagne (2105) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in Cham...

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Wonderfil Fruitti Carnation FT15 12wt Variegated 3-ply Egyptian Cotton 100m (109yd)

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Wonderfil Fruitti Carnation FT15is an ultra low lint 12wt Egyptian cotton thread that is ideal for hand and machine quilting, longarming and top st...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 313 Bashful Pink 1000M ES313

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313 Bashful Pink Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES313 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon....

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Aurifil Thread 50wt Burgundy 1103 (1300 meters)

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Burgundy 1103 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Burgundy (1103) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in Burgu...

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Aurifil Thread 50wt Bright Orange 1133 (1300 meters)

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Bright Orange 1133 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Bright Orange (1133) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 403 Chambray Blue 1000M ES403

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403 Chambray Blue Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES403 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon...

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Wonderfil Spagetti Thread Bright Warm Red SP01

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SP01 Bright Warm Red - Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cotton Thread 110m (109yd) 3-Ply 12wt Double-Gassed Egyptian Cotton Thread. Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 5555 Surf Blue 1000M ES5555

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5555 Surf Blue Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES5555 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. ...

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Wonderfil Razzle Thread Beige RZ6119

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Beige RZ6119 Wonderfil Thread - Sue Spargo Collection 6-Ply Rayon Thread. Razzle is a sturdy 6-ply 100% Rayon High Natural Sheen thread that is co...

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Isacord Thread Something Blue 3730 - 1000 Meter Spool

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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.