Aurifil Mako Cotton Thread
Aurifil Thread, from Milan Italy, started out as cotton machine embroidery thread, but quilters quickly discovered that Aurifil Mako Cotton Thread was ideal for piecing and quilting.
Red Rock Threads offers Aurifil Mako Cotton thread in 4 weights, and also sells Aurifil Lana Wool Thread and Aurifil Bobbin Thread.
Which weight of Aurifil Mako Cotton Thread should I choose?
50wt Mako Cotton
A higher thread weight indicates a finer (thinner) thread. Finer thread will emphasize your fabric choices and quilt design. The most popular weight of Aurifil Thread is their finest, 50 weight thread.
Aurifil 50 Weight Mako Cotton Thread
Aurifil Variegated 50 Weight Mako Cotton Thread
40wt Mako Cotton
The traditional choice for quilting is 40 weight cotton thread. 40 weight cotton is also a perfect choice for handquilting.
Aurifil 40 Weight Mako Cotton Thread
Aurifil Variegated 40 Weight Mako Cotton Thread
28wt Mako Cotton
A heavier weight thread will emphasize the quality of your stitches. 28 weight mako cotton quilting thread will showcase your quilting stitches.
Aurifil 28 Weight Mako Cotton Thread
Aurifil Variegated 28 Weight Mako Cotton Thread
12wt Mako Cotton
Aurifil also manufactures a 12 weight Mako Cotton Thread that is ideally suited for redwork and serging.
Aurifil 12 Weight Mako Cotton Thread
Aurifil 12 Weight Lana Wool Thread
Aurifil 12wt Lana Wool Thread is a textured thread made of half Australian Wool & half Acrylic. This unique thread gives a soft finish to the woollen fabrics and is ideal for folk art appliqué designs.
Aurifil Lana Wool Thread
