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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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Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Baby Pink 2423 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Baby Pink (2423) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in Baby...

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Aurifil Thread 50wt Very Light Brass 2915 (1300 meters)

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Very Light Brass 2915 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Very Light Brass (2915) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thr...

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Wonderfil Razzle Thread Social Butterfly RZM15

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Social Butterfly RZM15 Wonderfil Thread - Sue Spargo Collection 6-Ply Rayon Thread. Razzle is a sturdy 6-ply 100% Rayon High Natural Sheen thread ...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 306 Pueblo Pink 1000M ES306

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306 Pueblo Pink Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES306 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. ...

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Isacord Thread Sapphire 3544 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Sapphire 3544 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Reno...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 777 Christmas Green 1000M ES777

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777 Christmas Green Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES777 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as ray...

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Isacord Thread Geranium 1900 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Geranium 1900 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Reno...

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Isacord Thread Autumn Leaf 940 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Autumn Leaf 940 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Re...

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Isacord Thread Daffodil 0520 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Daffodil 0520 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Reno...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 301 Soft Buff 1000M ES301

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301 Soft Buff Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES301 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. Th...

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Wonderfil Spagetti Thread Royal Blue SP50

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SP50 Royal Blue - Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cotton Thread 110m (109yd) 3-Ply 12wt Double-Gassed Egyptian Cotton Thread. Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cott...

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Wonderfil Fruitti Hibiscus FT13 12wt Variegated 3-ply Egyptian Cotton 100m (109yd)

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Wonderfil Fruitti Hibiscus FT13is an ultra low lint 12wt Egyptian cotton thread that is ideal for hand and machine quilting, longarming and top sti...

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Isacord Thread Tropicana 2220 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Tropicana 2220 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Ren...

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A spool of Aurifil 50wt lilac thread with a red cap.

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Lilac 2562 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Lilac (2562) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in L...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 388 Violet Haze 1000M ES388

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388 Violet Haze Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES388 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. ...

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Aurifil Thread 50wt Light Delft Blue 2720 (1300 meters)

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Light Delft Blue 2720 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Light Delft Blue (2720) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thr...

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Wonderfil Dazzle Thread Surf The Web DZ3119

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Surf the Web DZ3119 Wonderfil Dazzle Thread 8wt - Sue Spargo Collection This 100% rayon and metallic mix carries a naturally bright lustre with a s...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 286 Crocus 1000M ES286

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286 Crocus Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES286 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The E...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 857 Honcho Brown 1000M ES857

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857 Honcho Brown Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES857 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon....

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 655 Cactus 1000M ES655

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655 Cactus Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES655 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The E...

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Isacord Thread Wildfire 1800 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Wildfire 1800 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Reno...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 653 Reed Green 1000M ES653

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653 Reed Green Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES653 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. T...

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Isacord Thread Nordic Blue 3600 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Nordic Blue 3600 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. R...

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Isacord Thread Ice Cap 3650 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Ice Cap 3650 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Renow...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 142 Salem Blue 1000M ES142

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142 Salem Blue Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES142 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. T...

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Wonderfil Fruitti Sunny FT01 12wt Variegated 3-ply Egyptian Cotton 100m (109yd)

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Wonderfil Fruitti Sunny FT01is an ultra low lint 12wt Egyptian cotton thread that is ideal for hand and machine quilting, longarming and top stitch...

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Wonderfil Fruitti Blueberry FT18 12wt Variegated 3-ply Egyptian Cotton 100m (109yd)

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Wonderfil Fruitti Blueberry FT18is an ultra low lint 12wt Egyptian cotton thread that is ideal for hand and machine quilting, longarming and top st...

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Wonderfil Spagetti Thread Lemon SP32

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SP32 Lemon - Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cotton Thread 110m (109yd) 3-Ply 12wt Double-Gassed Egyptian Cotton Thread. Wonderfil Spagetti 12wt Cotton Th...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 1146 Croissant 1000M ES1146

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1146 Croissant Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES1146 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. ...

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Wonderfil Fruitti Peacock FT22 12wt Variegated 3-ply Egyptian Cotton 100m (109yd)

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Wonderfil Fruitti Peacock FT22is an ultra low lint 12wt Egyptian cotton thread that is ideal for hand and machine quilting, longarming and top stit...

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Isacord Thread Kiwi 5822 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 414 Blue Suede 1000M ES414

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414 Blue Suede Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES414 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. T...

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Wonderfil Spagetti Thread Baby Pink SP46

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SP46 Baby Pink - 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 - 995 Spruce 1000M ES995

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995 Spruce Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES995 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The E...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 315 Azalea 1000M ES315

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315 Azalea Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES315 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The E...

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Isacord Thread Tropical Blue 3901 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Tropical Blue 3901 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts....

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 830 Cafe Au Lait 1000M ES830

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830 Cafe Au Lait Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES830 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon....

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 114 Grey 1000M ES114

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114 Grey Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES114 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The Exq...

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Aurifil 50wt Thread Fairy Floss 6723

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Fairy Floss 6723 - 1422 yds

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Color: Fairy Floss (#6723)Weight: 50wtSize: Large Spool (1422 Yards / 1300 Meters)SKU: MK50SP6723Uses:Needle Turn Applique, English Paper Piecing, ...

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Wonderfil Razzle Thread Raspberry Wine RZ1106

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Raspberry Wine RZ1106 Wonderfil Thread - Sue Spargo Collection 6-Ply Rayon Thread. Razzle is a sturdy 6-ply 100% Rayon High Natural Sheen thread t...

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Exquisite Embroidery Thread Color Card

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Sew with ease -- The Exquisite Embroidery Thread Color Card displays real thread swatches of all colors of our Exquisite brand thread for fast and ...

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Twinkle Blue Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) QST80-0363

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Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) - Twinkle Blue QST80-0363 This 80wt thread from Quilters Select has been thermally treated to...

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Chartreuse Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 Wt (400M) QST60-0208

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Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 wt (400m) - Chartreuse QST60-0208 This multi-purpose 60wt thread from Quilters Select is available i...

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Bubblegum Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 Wt (400M) QST60-0125

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Quilters Select Thread Perfect Cotton Plus 60 wt (400m) - Bubblegum QST60-0125 This multi-purpose 60wt thread from Quilters Select is available in...

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Light Blue Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) QST80-0361

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Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) - Light Blue QST80-0361 This 80wt thread from Quilters Select has been thermally treated to r...

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Angora White Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) QST80-0811

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Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) - Angora White QST80-0811 This 80wt thread from Quilters Select has been thermally treated to...

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Madeira Aeroquilt Thread 3,000yds - Sandstone 9490

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Sandstone 9130B-9490 3,000 yards - Madeira Aeroquilt 40 Polyester Quilting/Sewing Thread Madeira Aeroquilt is a premium core-spun polyester thread ...

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Madeira Aeroquilt Thread 3,000yds - Royal Blue 9660

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Royal Blue 9130B-9660 3,000 yards - Madeira Aeroquilt 40 Polyester Quilting/Sewing Thread Madeira Aeroquilt is a premium core-spun polyester thread...

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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.