{"title":"Aurifil 80wt Cotton Thread White Large Spool 1422 Yards Extra Fine","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAurifil 80wt Cotton Thread White — Large Spool 1,422 Yards\u003c\/strong\u003e is the finest thread in Aurifil’s cotton weight range — an extraordinarily fine thread designed for the most delicate quilting applications. Aurifil 80wt is most commonly used for hand quilting, heirloom piecing, and extremely fine machine work where maximum thread fineness is the primary goal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWhat is 80wt thread used for?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eAurifil 80wt is extremely fine — used primarily for hand quilting (where the thin thread passes through layers easily), heirloom sewing, French seams, ultra-fine appliqué work, and any machine application where the finest possible thread presence is desired. It is significantly finer than even 50wt.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCan 80wt be used in a longarm machine?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e80wt can be used in domestic machines with care. For longarm machines, 80wt requires significant tension adjustment and is unusual. It is primarily a domestic and hand-quilting weight. Check with your machine manufacturer before using.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWhat needle is required for 80wt?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eA very fine needle — 60\/8 or 65\/9 Microtex or equivalent — is required for 80wt thread to prevent thread breakage and needle-eye friction.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eIs 80wt appropriate for machine quilting?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eIn domestic machines with appropriate tension adjustment, yes. For longarm use, 80wt is unusual and requires experimentation.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWhy stock 80wt for the shop?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eAurifil 80wt serves hand quilters and extreme heirloom sewing customers who specifically seek the finest possible cotton thread for traditional techniques.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/lindas.com\/collections\/aurifil-80wt-cotton-thread-white-large-spool-1422-yards-extra-fine-aeo.oembed","provider":"Linda's Electric Quilters ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}