Quilting & Sewing Thread

Aurifil Thread Boxes and Designer Collections

Aurifil is 100% cotton thread made in Italy, and quilters love it because it runs smooth, stays strong and leaves very little lint in your machine. A thread box is the easiest way to build a full set of colors at once. Tula Pink fans can pick from the Tula Pink Besties 50wt Thread Box, the Unicorn Poop Thread Box, Dragon's Breath, Moon Garden and the bright Untamed Neon 50wt box. If you mostly need neutrals for piecing, the Pat Sloan Perfect Box of Neutral and the Mark Lipinski Basic Collection cover the grays, creams and tans you reach for every day. We also carry the Basically Patrick collection, the Anna Maria Horner Hindsight tin and Lori Holt's Bee Basic Aurifloss for hand embroidery.

80wt Aurifil Thread for Appliqué and Fine Work

80wt is Aurifil's finest cotton thread. It sinks into the fabric, so your stitches nearly disappear on hand appliqué, English paper piecing and delicate seams. Grab single spools like #6722 White, #2615 Aluminium or #1243 Dusty Lavender, or get a full range with Sarah Fielke's Everyday Appliqué Thread Box or the Tula Pink 80wt Neon box.

Invisible and Metallic Thread

When you want the quilting to show texture but not color, invisible thread is the answer. Aurifil Invisible Nylon Thread works best on light fabrics, and Invisible Nylon in Smoke blends into darker prints. Each cone holds 16,400 yards, so one lasts a long time. For a little sparkle, try Lecien Nishikiito metallic thread in shades like Sunago, Mauve and Winter Melon.

Easy Aurifil Thread Projects

Piece a quick throw from a fat quarter bundle using a neutral 50wt, stitch down appliqué shapes on a pillow with 80wt, or quilt a table runner in the ditch with invisible thread. Need fabric too? Browse our precut fabric and quilt kits.

Frequently Asked Questions

What weight Aurifil thread is best for piecing?
50wt is the go-to for machine piecing and quilting. It's thin enough for flat, accurate seams but strong enough to hold up over time.

What is 80wt thread used for?
80wt is very fine, so it's ideal for hand appliqué, English paper piecing and any work where you want the stitches to hide.

Should I choose clear or smoke invisible thread?
Use clear on white and light fabrics, and smoke on medium to dark fabrics so the thread doesn't catch the light.

How much fabric do I need to go with my thread?
Use our Fabric Yardage Calculator to work out yardage for quilts, throws and other projects.

Can I match thread to my fabric in person?
Yes. Bring your fabric to our Richmond, TX shop. Check our Visit Us page for hours and directions.

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