Aurifil 50wt Thread

Aurifil’s 50wt thread a versatile and popular cotton thread. 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 Appliqué, Bobbin and Machine Lace, Machine Appliqué (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.

Needle Recommendations:

  • 80/12 Microtex/Sharp, Universal, Quilting, or Denim Needles (use 50wt thread in the bobbin)
  • 4.0 Longarm Needle (use 50wt thread in the bobbin)
Our larger reels of thread have an additional £1 per spool in shipping charges (applied at checkout) to help cover the shipping cost increase from letter to small package. Please see our Shipping page for more information.
 
 
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