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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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Madeira Aeroquilt Thread 3,000yds - Turquoise 8730

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Turquoise 9130B-8730 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 - Lemon 8660

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Lemon 9130B-8660 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 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 Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds - Sky Blue - 8628

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Sky Blue - 8628 Madeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds Madeira Aerolock Premium Serger thread is a top quality, core-spun thread guaranteed to las...

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Madeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds - Silver - 8686

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Silver - 8686 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 - Grass Green - 8500

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Grass Green - 8500 Madeira Aerolock Serger Thread 2,000yds Madeira Aerolock Premium Serger thread is a top quality, core-spun thread guaranteed to ...

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Wonderfil Invisafil Thread - White IFS104

Wonderfil Invisafil Thread - White IFS104

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White IFS104 Wonderfil Invisafil 100wt Thread 400m InvisaFil™, is a remarkable silk-like 100wt, 2-ply cottonized polyester. This ultra-fine but su...

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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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Wonderfil Invisafil Thread - Antique White IFS112

Wonderfil Invisafil Thread - Antique White IFS112

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Antique White IFS112 Wonderfil Invisafil 100wt Thread 400m InvisaFil™, is a remarkable silk-like 100wt, 2-ply cottonized polyester. This ultra-fin...

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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 9909 Baby Girl Variegated Thread 1000m

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Isacord Baby Girl 9909 Variegated Thread Isacord Multicolor Polyester Embroidery Thread For the first time ever - Isacord embroidery thread is avai...

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Isacord Thread 9405 Sweetheart Variegated Thread 1000m

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Isacord Sweetheart 9405 Variegated Thread Isacord Multicolor Polyester Embroidery Thread For the first time ever - Isacord embroidery thread is ava...

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Isacord Thread 9005 Salt & Pepper Variegated Thread 1000m

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Isacord Salt & Pepper Variegated Thread 9005 Isacord Multicolor Polyester Embroidery Thread For the first time ever - Isacord embroidery thread...

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Wonderfil Dazzle Thread Blue Danube DZ3132

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Blue Danube DZ3132 Wonderfil Dazzle Thread 8wt - Sue Spargo Collection This 100% rayon and metallic mix carries a naturally bright lustre with a si...

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Wonderfil Dazzle Thread Anenome DZ1123

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Anenome DZ1123 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 - 380 Country Blue 1000M ES380

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380 Country Blue Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES380 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon....

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Isacord Thread Sunshine 0608 - 1000 Meter Spool

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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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Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Pale Pink 2410 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Pale Pink (2410) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in ...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 4004 Blue Pride 1000M ES4004

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 4117 Sunflower 1000M ES4117

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Isacord Thread Carnation 2363 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Thread Wild Iris 2830 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Aurifil Thread 50wt Teal 2815 (1300 meters)

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Teal 2815 - 1422 yds

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Aurifil 50wt Cotton Thread Teal (2815) 1422 Yards, Large Spool Enjoy smooth, strong stitches with Aurifil 50wt/2ply 100% Cotton Thread in Teal (281...

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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 - 1160 Sand 1000M ES1160

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1160 Sand Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES1160 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The E...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 688 Empress Teal 1000M ES688

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688 Empress Teal Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES688 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon....

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 506 Carnation Pink 1000M ES506

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506 Carnation Pink Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES506 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayo...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 1619 Shy Green 1000M ES1619

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1619 Shy Green Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES1619 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. ...

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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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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 845 Seaweed 1000M ES845

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 305 Petunia 1000M ES305

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305 Petunia Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES305 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. The ...

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Isacord Thread Heavy Storm 0138 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 4453 Celtic Blue 1000M ES4453

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4453 Celtic Blue Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES4453 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon...

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 605 Yellow Rose 1000M ES605

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605 Yellow Rose Exquisite Polyester Thread 1000M ES605 The Exquisite brand polyester embroidery thread provides the same brilliant sheen as rayon. ...

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Exquisite Fine Line 60 wt Polyester Thread - French Navy 2 1500M T5553

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A spool of Aurifil 50wt platinum thread with a grey hue and red cap.

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Platinum 2912 - 1422 yds

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Isacord Thread Charcoal 4174 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Isacord Thread Oat 0761 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 913 Danish Teal 1000M ES913

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Aurifil Thread 50wt Orange Mustard 2140 (1300 meters)

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Orange Mustard 2140 - 1422 yds

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Isacord Thread Green Dust 5643 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Aurifil Thread 50wt Red Plum 1100 (1300 meters)

Aurifil 50 wt Cotton Thread - Red Plum 1100 - 1422 yds

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 833 Bunny Brown 1000M ES833

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Isacord Thread Candlelight 0811 - 1000 Meter Spool

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Exquisite Fine Line 60 wt Polyester Thread - Silver 1500M T1707

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 4627 Persian Green 1000M ES4627

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Exquisite Polyester Thread - 187 Cherry 1000M ES187

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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.