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Aurifil - Sand Mako Cotton Embroidery Thread Solid 50wt 6452yds

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$46.47 $65.45 In stock

Aurifil’s 50wt/2ply thread is our most versatile and most popular Cotton thread and is wound on our iconic orange spool. The 50wt is strong and thin, and results in remarkably flat and crisp seams. While it is wonderful for piecing, subtle quilting & topstitching, and English Paper Piecing it also works incredibly well for Needle Turn Applique, Bobbin and Machine Lace, Machine Applique (Straight Stitch, ZigZag, Blind Hem and Blanket Stitch,) Machine Embroidery, Dense Machine Quilting, Subtle Machine and Longarm Quilting, Basting, Whole Cloth and Micro Quilting, and Dense Background Designs.

  • Color: Brown
  • Recommended Needle Size: 80/12 Microtex/Sharp, Universal, Quilting, or Denim Needles (50wt in the bobbin) and 4.0 Longarm Needle (50wt in the bobbin)
  • Made of: 100% Cotton
  • Recommended Use: Needle Turn Applique, English Paper Piecing, Hand Piecing, Bobbin and Machine Lace, Machine Applique (Straight Stitch, Zig Zag, Blind Hem, and Blanket Stitch), Machine Embroidery, Dense Machine Quilting, Subtle Machine and Longarm Quilting, Basting, Whole Cloth and Micro Quilting, Dense Background Designs.
  • Thread Weight: 50wt
  • Length: 6452yds
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Customer Reviews (4.6 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Ava N. ★★★★★

I’ve been using this 50wt cotton thread for my quilting projects, and the 6452-yard spool lasts through multiple sessions without needing a replacement. The seams come out noticeably flat and crisp, which makes a real difference in the final finish.

Joseph G. ★★★★★

The thread glides through my machine without any fraying or breaking, and that orange spool is a perfect reminder of its quality. My seams came out crisp and flat just like the description promised.

Alexander E. ★★★★★

I’ve been using this 50wt thread for my machine embroidery and it glides through the fabric without any lint buildup. The 6452-yard spool is a great value for the amount of stitching I do, and the seams lie perfectly flat.