{"title":"Aurifil Thread 50wt Cotton Large Spool Assorted Colors","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAurifil 50wt Cotton Thread — Large Spool\u003c\/strong\u003e is the gold standard for domestic machine piecing and quilting. Aurifil’s premium Italian 50wt cotton thread is prized worldwide for its exceptional quality — fine, strong, low-lint, and available in the widest range of perfectly calibrated colors. The large spool format provides the best economy for each color.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50wt — standard for domestic machine piecing and fine quilting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiber:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Egyptian cotton — Aurifil’s premium long-staple cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large spool (1,422 yards)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aurifil — Italy’s premier quilting thread manufacturer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWhy is Aurifil 50wt considered the gold standard for piecing?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eAurifil uses premium long-staple Egyptian cotton spun to a tighter, more consistent 50wt specification than most competitors. The result is a thread that lies perfectly flat in seam allowances, creates minimal bulk at intersections, provides strong seams, and produces almost no lint buildup in machines.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWhat needle size works best with Aurifil 50wt?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eA 70\/10 or 80\/12 Microtex or quilting needle provides clean, consistent results with Aurifil 50wt on domestic machines.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCan Aurifil be used for longarm quilting?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eAurifil 50wt is primarily optimized for domestic machines. For longarm quilting, 40wt polyester threads like Glide are more commonly used. Aurifil 40wt is available for quilting applications that prefer cotton thread.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eDoes Aurifil offer a wide range of colors?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eYes — Aurifil produces one of the most comprehensive quilting thread color ranges available, with consistent color calibration that makes matching fabric to thread straightforward. Linda’s carries a curated selection of the most popular Aurifil colors.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eIs the 1,422-yard large spool the best value?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eYes — the large spool provides significantly more yardage at lower cost per yard than small spools. For any color used regularly in piecing, the large spool is the most economical format.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/lindas.com\/collections\/aurifil-thread-50wt-cotton-large-spool-assorted-colors-aeo.oembed","provider":"Linda's Electric Quilters ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}