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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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Isacord Thread Petal Pink 2250 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Petal Pink 2250 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Re...

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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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Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Dark Delft Blue 2780 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Dark Delft Blue (2780) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thre...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 416 Light Navy 1000M ES416

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416 Light Navy Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES416 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. T...

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Medley™ Variegated Metallic Embroidery Thread - Abalone 1000 Meter (VM31)

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If you love the look of metallic thread, prepare to be wowed!! Aptly named Abalone for its stunning multicolored shimmer, this Medley Metallic is a...

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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 - 2526 Khaki 1000M ES2526

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2526 Khaki Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES2526 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The ...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 961 Sea Crystal 1000M ES961

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961 Sea Crystal Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES961 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. ...

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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 - 309 Shrimp 1000M ES309

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309 Shrimp Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES309 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The E...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 950 Avacado 1000M ES950

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950 Avacado Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES950 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The ...

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Isacord Thread Kiwi 5822 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Kiwi 5822 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Renowned...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 520 Mandarin 1000M ES520

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520 Mandarin Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES520 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The...

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Isacord Thread Redwood 0933 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Redwood 0933 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Renow...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 619 Caramel 1000M ES619

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619 Caramel Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES619 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The ...

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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 - 447 Peacock 1000M ES447

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447 Peacock Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES447 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The ...

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Wonderfil Dazzle Thread Beetroot Purple DZ1180

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Beetroot Purple DZ1180 Wonderfil Dazzle Thread 8wt - Sue Spargo Collection This 100% rayon and metallic mix carries a naturally bright lustre with ...

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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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KingStar Metallic Thread Lavender MA9 1000m

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No kinks! Lavender KingStar Metallic Thread MA9 1000 meters Use KingStar as any other high-quality embroidery thread. No need for a special needle...

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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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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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Gray Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) QST80-0485

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Quilters Select Thread Para Cotton Poly 80 Wt (400M) - Gray QST80-0485 This 80wt thread from Quilters Select has been thermally treated to remove ...

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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 - Sunrise 9511

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Sunrise 9131B-9511 3,000 yards - Madeira Aeroquilt 40 Polyester Quilting/Sewing Thread Madeira Aeroquilt is a premium core-spun polyester thread th...

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Madeira Aeroquilt Thread 3,000yds - Black 8000

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Black 9130B-8000 3,000 yards - Madeira Aeroquilt 40 Polyester Quilting/Sewing Thread Madeira Aeroquilt is a premium core-spun polyester thread that...

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Madeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds - Natural - 8822

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Natural - 8822 Madeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds Madeira Aerolock Premium Serger thread is a top quality, core-spun thread guaranteed to last...

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Madeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds - Beige - 8938

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Beige - 8938 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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Wonderfil Invisafil Thread - Off White IFS105

Wonderfil Invisafil Thread - Off White IFS105

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Off White IFS105 Wonderfil Invisafil 100wt Thread 400m InvisaFil™, is a remarkable silk-like 100wt, 2-ply cottonized polyester. This ultra-fine but...

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Isacord Thread 9978 Egyptian Turquoise Variegated Thread 1000m

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Isacord Egyptian Turquoise 9978 Variegated Thread Isacord Multicolor Polyester Embroidery Thread For the first time ever - Isacord embroidery threa...

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Isacord Thread 9605 Ocean Variegated Thread 1000m

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Isacord Ocean 9605 Variegated Thread Isacord Multicolor Polyester Embroidery Thread For the first time ever - Isacord embroidery thread is availabl...

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Wonderfil Dazzle Thread Classic Green DZ4110

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Classic Green DZ4110 Wonderfil Dazzle Thread 8wt - Sue Spargo Collection This 100% rayon and metallic mix carries a naturally bright lustre with a...

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Very Light Delft 50wt thread by Aurifil 1300 meters

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Very Light Delft 2770 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Very Light Delft (2770) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thr...

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Wonderfil Dazzle Thread Hyacinth DZ5107

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Hyacinth DZ5107 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 - 3001 Paprika 1000M ES3001

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3001 Paprika Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES3001 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. Th...

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Isacord Thread Celestial 3820 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 4004 Blue Pride 1000M ES4004

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4004 Blue Pride Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES4004 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon....

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Isacord Thread Carnation 2363 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Carnation 2363 Embroidery Thread Enhance your stitching experience with Isacord Thread, the ultimate choice for embroidery enthusiasts. Ren...

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Isacord Thread Blue 3522 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Thread Sterling 0142 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Aurifil Thread 50wt Dark Grass Green 5018 (1300 meters)

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Dark Grass Green 5018 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Dark Grass Green (5018) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread ...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 526 Orange Crush 1000M ES526

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526 Orange Crush Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES526 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon....

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 633 Yellow 1000M ES633

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633 Yellow Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES633 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The E...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 621 Applespice 1000M ES621

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621 Applespice Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES621 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. T...

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Wonderfil Spagetti Thread Denim SP06

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SP06 Denim - 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 - 4453 Celtic Blue 1000M ES4453

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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.