Aurifil’s 50wt thread is our most versatile and most popular Cotton thread. It is available in all 270 of our Cotton colors, 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.
Uses:
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.
Needle Recommendations:
80/12 Microtex/Sharp, Universal, Quilting, or Denim Needles (50wt in the bobbin)
4.0 Longarm Needle (50wt in the bobbin)
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Aurifil 50WT 100% Cotton Sewing Thread 1300m
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Published Sunday, 1 December 20245 out of 5A beautiful thread to sew with as it goes with everything. I used it in my machine and for hand stitching. Strong but fine.
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Published Thursday, 22 August 20245 out of 5This business is so good to deal with. Very quick to get your order to you. Thank you for your great service.
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Published Thursday, 1 August 20245 out of 5I order 50WT Aurifil thread for my Q24 often. The delivery is always timely ( normally in 3 days ). I love using Ribbon Rose - their range is extensive & if any help is required, the staff are always willing & helpful.
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Published Friday, 26 July 20245 out of 5Love the product l’ve used it for years. Prompt delivery in perfect order what more could I want.
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Published Thursday, 28 March 20245 out of 5Beautiful thread. I had never used it before and bought it on a recommendation. Very fine and strong, slipped easily through the fabric without tangling. As the thread is so fine I could use a needle with a nice small eye.
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Published Thursday, 15 February 20245 out of 5Love this thread especially the light grey.
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Published Friday, 29 December 20235 out of 5Never an issue with Aurifil thread. And this colour is a great match for your white white fabric.
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Published Thursday, 9 November 20234 out of 5Can’t go wrong with Aurifil thread. A good choice for quilting. Good to ew with.
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Published Thursday, 9 November 20235 out of 5I always get great, prompt service from Ribbon Rose
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Published Friday, 8 September 20235 out of 5Excellent value - lasts for ages and good quality too. Wide range of colours.