Mercerized 2-ply Egyptian cotton construction: Provides strength and a lustrous sheen for professional results
Available in 270+ colors: Enables precise color matching and creative versatility
Smooth, thin, and strong: Ensures flat, crisp seams and reliable tension for detailed work
Wide spool length (220–1,422 yards): Supports large and small projects without frequent reordering
Compatible with hand and machine use: Suitable for English paper piecing, applique, embroidery, and machine quilting
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Aurifil’s 50wt/2ply thread is our most versatile and most popular Cotton thread wound on the 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 Appliq