We are pretty particular about the thread we use for our hand applique. We always use 100% cotton thread when sewing cotton fabric. For applique, we want a fine, strong 2-ply cotton thread.
Of the threads available on the market today, we find ourselves using Aurifil 50 weight thread and Masterpiece by Superior most often. We are happy to make this thread available to you. Click here for more information about thread and what the numbers printed on the spool actually mean.
This thread is 2-ply, 50 weight, and 100% cotton thread. We use this thread for hand applique, machine quilting, and piecing. There are approximately 218 yards of thread on each spool.
Please note that dye lots vary. If one shade of a color is unavailble we will replace it with a similar color.
8 spools of greens and brown
$31.20
8 spools of teals and yellows (The photo only shows 7 spools, we've added another yellow.)
$31.20
8 spools of purples and blues
$31.20
8 spools of oranges, reds, and pinks
$31.20
4 spools of neutrals
$15.60
We usually machine quilt with the same thread that we applique with. But there are times when we want the quilting threads to show more - as in the sample above.
King Tut by Superior Threads is a wonderful 40-weight, 100% cotton, variegated thread that we are happy to recommend!
Each spool holds 500 yeards of thread and costs $8.00.
Click here to see the colors we carry and to order your own spools.