Aurifil Mako 50 Thread - 12 spools of Mako 50 weight thread in a handy keepsafe box
This beautiful selection of 50 weight Aurifil thread colours was chosen by Edyta Sitar as 'a few of my favourites'. Edyta is a Moda fabric designer and a pattern designer for Laundry Basket Quilts. These beautiful 50 weight Aurifil threads are ideal for piecing, applique and fine detailed quilting. Each 30g spool of Aurifil 50 has approximately 1422 yards of thread on it, so it will last a long time.
Aurifil threads are manufactured in Italy. The Aurifil cotton threads are reknowned worldwide for their beautiful quality. They are very smooth to use, strong and reliable, made from extra long staple cotton fibres of the highest quality. Aurifil cotton threads are known for for their lustre, largely due to the detailed mercerisation process during manufacturing. Aurifil thread is also known for its very low lint levels, making it one of the (if not THE) premium threads available here in the UK.
We stock Aurifil in four weights -- Mako 50 is the finest of the Aurifil cotton threads and is classed as a 50/2 thread. We also stock Mako 40 (for machine quilting, general use), Mako 28 (hand quilting, decorative embroidery, topstitch) and Mako 12 (Sashiko, hand embroidery) -- see our other Aurifil listings. Mako 50 is a beautiful lightweight thread which is ideal for applique, patchwork piecing, bobbin thread, lacemaking, dressmaking and detailed quilting.
Here is what Edyta Sitar says about Aurifil 50: "I use my Aurifil thread through different steps and technique in the assembly of my quilting projects. Whether I am piecing my blocks by machine or hemming the binding by hand I get perfect results, the seams are elegant and smooth, and working tith these threads is always a rewarding experience. The incredible palette of color allows me to add wonderful detail to my work, or match perfectly to the fabrics if desired. No matter the size or complexity of a new design, I’m always confident to attempt it with a few of my favorite Aurifil threads in hand!"
Aurifil thread normally sells for £7.60 per spool, but here as a special purchase in a boxed set of 12, each spool works out to just £6.20 each, a savings of £1.40 per spool. Great value for money! Makes a wonderful quilter's gift, either for a friend or for yourself. Remember: good quality thread is a joy to work with!
