Cotton thread
Long-staple cotton thread for piecing, quilting, appliqué and general sewing on natural fabrics, one page per line with colors on the selector. The 50-weight lines — Mettler Silk-Finish, Aurifil 50 Mako, Superior MasterPiece, Presencia 50, Gutermann Natural Cotton 50 — are the piecing standard; 40-weight lines (Signature, Superior King Tut, Sulky 30 and 40) show on the surface for quilting; 12 and 28 weight (Aurifil, Sulky, Mettler) are for hand quilting, big-stitch and decorative work; 60 and 80 weight are for appliqué, bobbins and fine piecing.
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Aurifil Cotton Mako 12wt Thread 356 yd (Box of 6)$107.32 per box of 6 -
Aurifil Cotton Mako 12wt Thread 55 yd (Box of 10)$83.20 per box of 10 -
Aurifil Cotton Mako 28wt Thread 110 yd (Box of 10)$83.20 per box of 10 -
Aurifil Cotton Mako 28wt Thread 820 yd (6-pack)$107.32 per box of 6 -
Aurifil Cotton Mako 40wt Thread 1000 m (6-pack)$107.32 per box of 6 -
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Aurifil Cotton Mako 50wt Thread 1300 m (6-pack)$107.32 per box of 6 -
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Aurifil Cotton Mako 50wt Thread 200 m (10-pack)$83.20 per box of 10 -
Aurifil Cotton Mako 50wt Thread 200 m (10-pack)$83.20 per box of 10 -
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Aurifil Cotton Mako 80wt Thread 280 m (Box of 10)$105.00 per box of 10
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Aurifil Cotton Thread Collection$2,100.00 -
Aurifil Cotton Thread Collection$2,100.00 -
Coats & Clark Cotton Thread 225 yd (3-pack)$14.94 per box of 3 -
Coats & Clark Cotton Thread 250 yd (Box of 3)$20.72 per box of 3 -
Coats & Clark Cotton Thread 500 yd (Box of 3)$27.44 per box of 3 -
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Gütermann Cotton 50wt Thread 100 m (3-pack)$17.80 per box of 3 -
Gütermann Cotton 50wt Thread 250 m (5-pack)$40.50 per box of 5
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Cotton has no stretch and presses flat, which is why quilters prefer it; use polyester for garments that will be stressed. The thread weight chart lists every line with its weight, needle and best use.
Frequently asked questions
Aurifil 50 or Mettler Silk-Finish 50 for piecing?
Both are long-staple 50-weight cottons that piece beautifully; Aurifil is a 2-ply and slightly finer, Mettler a 3-ply and slightly stronger. Pick by the color you need.
Can I use 50-weight cotton in the bobbin?
Yes — matching top and bobbin is the simplest tension setup. 60-weight in the bobbin reduces bulk for dense quilting.