Quilters Select 80wt — Tube-of-5 Sets and 2500yd Cones
The 80wt Quilters Select thread is the finer of the two weights — producing near-invisible stitches ideal for micro-stippling, wholecloth quilting, and any longarm work where minimal thread visibility is the goal. The construction story lives in the Quilters Select thread guide, the standard weight in the 60wt tube sets guide, and the ultra-fine comparison point is MicroQuilter 100wt. Available in tube-of-5 themed sets and individual 2500yd large cones:
Tube-of-5 Sets (400M each)
- Neutral Undertones 5-spool set — studio-essential neutrals
- Light Blue/Geisha/Deep Iris/Deep Violet/Black — blues through deep purple and black
- Mediterranean/Italian Blue/Twinkle Blue/Pristine Blue/Navy Satin — full blue family
- Pale Peach/Light Pink/Rosetta/Orange/Cabernet — warm pinks and warm tones
- Mineral/Bean/Irish/Wreath Green/Cleveland — greens and warm neutrals
- Blonde Straw/Walnut Taffy/Harvest Brown/Harvest/Athletic Gold — warm naturals and golds
- Off White/Sandstone/Angora White/Dandelion/Goldenrod — whites through warm yellow
Individual 2500yd Cones
The 80wt 2500yd para-cotton poly large cone provides production yardage in individual colours — currently including Light Gray for studios that use the 80wt for grey-palette and neutral quilting production.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does 80wt sit between 60wt and 100wt?
The refined middle: finer and quieter than 60wt for micro-detail, with a touch more presence and matte cotton character than 100wt MicroQuilter's vanishing act. Wholecloth and heirloom quilters who want texture-with-a-whisper live at 80wt.
What needle and settings suit 80wt on a longarm?
A 70/10–75/11 needle, slightly relaxed top tension, and a matched fine bobbin — the same fine-thread discipline as any sub-60 weight. The para-cotton finish is forgiving; the small needle is the non-negotiable.
Why do coloured 80wt sets exist if the thread is near-invisible?
Because near-invisible fails on saturated fabric — a neutral 80wt on navy still ghosts grey. The colour-family tubes bring the same invisibility to blue, green, and warm-toned quilts that neutrals bring to light ones.
