Simthread All-Purpose Cotton Quilting Thread for Piecing and Sewing - 550 Yards Each (12 White)

Simthread All Purposes Cotton Quilting Thread 50WT 3 Plies is designed for piecing, sewing, appliqué, embroidery, and serger use. This 100% long-staple Mercerized Cotton thread set offers a stronger, more lustrous finish through superior spinning, twisting, dyeing, and finishing techniques. Mercerized processing produces a smoother thread with less lint.

The 50wt thread is known to be one of nature's finest. It is friendly for sewists, quilters, and embroiderers, creating perfectly pieced seams that you and your machine(s) will love. Available in 44 popular colors, this cotton thread set has been a top choice on Amazon since 2017, with more colors coming soon.

Each 550-yard spool is 50wt 3-ply (Tex 35), suitable for both machine and hand sewing, and is washable and dry-cleanable. The thread can be used for daily sewing projects, including microwave-safe bowls. A colorful, giftable box is provided, making them an excellent choice for presents.

These cotton threads are a great fit for common sewing, embroidery, appliqué, and quilting applications, such as baby clothes. They are compatible with standard sewing machine spindles and suitable for hand sewing. Recommended needle sizes are 80/12, 90/14, or #100 topstitch, as the common 75/11 embroidery-style needle may be a tight fit for the 30wt thread.

To protect the thread after use, thread nets/socks are included. These help keep the cotton thread tidy, making it ideal for English Paper Piecing (EPP), sewing, embroidery, quilting, and appliqué projects.

Cotton threads are a natural choice for anything that goes in the microwave, like bowl cozies, as well as heat-exposed items such as potholders or trivets. When chemical fibers like polyester or nylon are unsuitable, cotton thread is the better option.

For clothing and fabrics made of cotton, linen, and similar natural fibers, embroidery with cotton thread is the most suitable choice. It is also the preferred material for decorative free-standing lace (FSL) embroidery projects.

Cotton thread is a good option for hand and machine sewing, patchwork, and when sewing for children or grandchildren. It is especially well-suited for heirloom projects like grandma's blankets, where the natural fiber complements the cotton fabric.

While cotton thread is not as strong as polyester, it offers a softer, more natural feel. For sewing and quilting projects requiring stronger thread, Simthread's All Purpose Polyester Thread, available in 20 colors, may be a better choice, offering the cotton-like experience with less lint.

Simthread also offers Heavy Duty Polyester Thread in white and black, ideal for outdoor fabric sewing projects that demand increased durability.

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