2560 Iris Aurifil Cotton Thread 50wt Large Spool is a rich, jewel-toned iris purple in Aurifil's premium ELS Egyptian cotton 50wt range — a medium-deep blue-violet with the complex, natural quality of iris flowers, providing beautiful organic tonal stitching on purple, violet, and blue-purple fabric backgrounds with the cotton fineness that makes Aurifil exceptional for fine quilting work. Approximately 1,422 yards per large spool.
Q: What shade is 2560 Iris Aurifil?
A: A rich, complex iris purple — a medium-deep blue-violet that reads as neither quite blue nor quite purple but distinctly iris-flower purple with natural depth.
Q: What quilts work best with Iris Aurifil?
A: Purple and violet quilt tops, garden-themed quilts, and any project where an organic rich-purple cotton thread creates deep tonal stitching with a naturally botanical character.
Q: What weight is Aurifil 50wt?
A: 50-weight ELS Egyptian cotton. Requires 50-weight tension setup. Compatible with all major longarm and domestic machines.
Q: How does Iris Aurifil compare to Amethyst Glide (42635)?
A: Both are jewel-toned purples — Amethyst Glide has a lustrous polyester finish; Iris Aurifil is matte organic cotton. Cotton reads as more natural and refined; Glide catches light more dramatically. Choose based on desired thread appearance.
Q: Is Iris Aurifil good for competition quilts?
A: Yes — the 50-weight fineness and cotton organic character create refined stitching on purple fabrics for show and competition use.
Q: What bobbin pairs best?
A: Matching Aurifil in both top and bobbin.
Q: Is Iris Aurifil in stock at Linda's?
A: Check the current product listing for live availability.
Rich, botanical, and iris-jeweled — shop 2560 Iris Aurifil 50wt at Linda's Electric Quilters.
