Description Aurifil Thread (50 wt) Aurifil Thread 50 wt is the premium cotton thread trusted by quilters and sewing enthusiasts worldwide. Made from 100% Egyptian cotton in a strong, 2-ply construction, this versatile thread is ideal for quilting and piecing, but can also be used for appliqué, embroidery, and general sewing projects. Aurifil 50 wt thread delivers exceptionally precise, flat seams with minimal lint, enhancing the professional finish of your projects. Its smooth, silky texture glides effortlessly through fabrics and machines, reducing breakage and ensuring superior stitch quality. Each large spool contains 1300 meters (1422 yards), a great length for any project. Choose from Aurifil’s vibrant, colorfast palette to bring your creative vision to life. Elevate your quilting and sewing experience with the quality and reliability of Aurifil Thread 50 wt. Uses of Aurifil Thread (50 wt) Wound on Aurifil’s iconic orange spool, the 50 wt thread 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. Tips: Washing Instructions Aurifil Thread 50 wt Swatch Book (PDF) Want to learn more about thread? Check out our Ultimate Guide to Sewing Thread: Sewing Machine Thread Guide Looking for quality thread that is less expensive than Aurifil? Check out our selection of Mettler’s Silk-Finish Cotton Thread: Mettler Thread: Silk-Finish Cotton
