Aurifil Thread – 50wt Cotton

CAD $20.95

As Aurifil’s most popular and versatile choice, the 50wt 100% Cotton thread is a staple for every sewing room. Wound on the iconic orange spool, this thin yet strong 2-ply thread is designed to disappear into fabrics, resulting in remarkably flat, crisp seams and professional-grade finishes.

– Best For: Piecing, English Paper Piecing (EPP), needle turn appliqué, and dense machine quilting or micro-quilting.
– Needle Match: 80/12 Microtex, Sharp, or Universal (Machine); 4.0 (Longarm).
– Size/ Length: 1422 Yards – 1300 Mt
– Pro Tip: Use 50wt in both the top and bobbin for perfectly balanced, subtle stitching.
– Variety: Available in all 270 Cotton colors on the world-renowned orange spools.

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Description

Aurifil’s 50wt/2ply 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)

Additional information

Weight 36 g
Dimensions 3.5 × 3.5 × 7 cm
Colour

Natural White (2021), White (2024), Beige (2310), Muslin (2311), Khaki (2324), Dove Grey (2600), Battleship Grey (2620), Black (2692)