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Aurifil Very Dark Gray 50 wt Cotton 1422 yd

Aurifil Very Dark Gray 50 wt Cotton 1422 yd - Main image
$11.56 $17.25 In stock

Made from Long Staple Egyptian Cotton. Ideal for detailed machine embroidery, red work, quilting, lace design and serging. This thread has really taken off with machine quilters. Long staple cotton gives this thread the strength needed for highs speed machines. Cotton Mako is also mercerized, giving it a sheen not found in most cotton threads.


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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Robert ★★★★★

This 50-weight cotton is strong enough for piecing but fine enough that my embroidery stitches lay flat without bulk. The 1422-yard spool is a generous size that will last through multiple projects.

Lucy ★★★★★

The dark gray shade is perfect for adding subtle contrast to my red work projects, and the long staple Egyptian cotton makes it glide through the machine without fraying. This 1422-yard spool feels endless for detailed embroidery, and the thread lays flat in every stitch.

Sofia C. ★★★★★

I've been using this thread for quilting and the long staple Egyptian cotton glides through my machine without any snagging or lint build-up. The 50 wt weight gives beautiful, crisp stitches on detailed work.