50 wt Aurifil Thread - Its versatility, strength, lustrous color and the fact that it produces virtually no lint is the reason Aurifil threads have achieved worldwide success, adored by dedicated quilters, sewists, and textile artists.
 
Each spool of AURIfil Cotton Makó is mercerized - this enables fiber's contraction and increases the efficiency during the drying procedure. The result is a high sheen thread with a great washing resistance. 
 
The 50wt is strong and thin, and results in remarkably flat and crisp seams. 
 
The 50 weight Mako cotton thread is the most popular and versatile thread and is ideal for: 
Hand Appliqué
Hand Piecing
Hand Embroidery
Machine Appliqué
Machine Embroidery
Machine piecing & quilting 
Free motion quilting
English Paper Piecing
 
Quilters love it for piecing and quilting!  
 
Aurifil, established in 1983, is an Italian company based near Milan.
 
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