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Mako Cotton Embroidery Thread 40wt 164yds Dark Grey Blue A20040101248 Aurifil
Mako Cotton Embroidery Thread 40wt 164yds Dark Grey Blue A20040101248 Aurifil
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Mako Cotton Embroidery Thread 40wt 164yds Light Salmon A20040102220 Aurifil
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Mako Cotton Embroidery Thread 40wt 164yds Black A20040102692 Aurifil
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Mako Cotton Embroidery Thread 40wt 164yds Pale Green # A20040102880 Aurifil
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Glide 40wt Polyester Thread 5,500 yd King Spool Linen # 450-10WG1
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Glide 40wt Polyester Thread 5,500 yd King Spool Lava # 450-51585
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Glide 40wt Polyester Thread 5,500 yd King Spool White # 450-10000
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Glide 40wt Polyester Thread 5,500 yd King Spool Cool Grey 7 # 450-10CG7
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Glide 40wt Polyester Thread 5,500 yd King Spool Black # 450-11001
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Glide 40wt Polyester Thread 5,500 yd King Spool Cream # 450-20001
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Glide 40wt Polyester Thread 5,500 yd King Spool Navy # 450-32965
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Glide 40wt Polyester Thread 5,500 yd King Spool Light Olive # 450-65825
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Glide 40wt Polyester Thread 5,500 yd King Spool Titanium - 450-10431
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Glide 40wt Polyester Thread 5,500 yd King Spool Warm Grey 4 - 450-10WG4
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Glide 40wt Polyester Thread 5,500 yd King Spool Light Grey - 450-17543
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Glide 40wt Polyester Thread 5,500 yd King Spool Cotton Candy - 450-70182
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Glide 40wt Polyester Thread 5,500 yd King Spool Lemon Ice - 450-80607
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Magna-Glide Delights Style M Jumbo 132yd Pre-wound Bobbins White 10 Jar # MGDM-10000-F
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Magna-Glide Delights Styl M Jumbo 132yd Pre-wound Bobbins Cool Gray 10Jar - MGDM-10CG3-F
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Magna-Glide Delights Style M Jumbo 132yd Pre-wound Bobbins Linen 10 Jar - MGDM-10WG1-F
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Magna-Glide Delights Style M 132yd Pre-wound Bobbins Sand 10 Jar - MGDM-20466-F
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Magna Glide Delights Style M Jumbo 132yd Pre-wound Bobbin Cotton Candy 10 Jar - MGDM-70182-F
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Glide 40wt Polyester Thread 5,500 yd King Spool Celery -  450-60580
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Magna-Glide Delights Style M 132yd Pre-wound Bobbins Light Olive 10 Jar # MGDM-65825-F
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Magna-Glide Delights Style M 132yd Pre-wound Bobbins Lemon Ice 10 Jar # MGDM-80607-F
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Glide 40wt Polyester Thread 5,500 yd King Spool Hawaiian Blue - 450-30284
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Magna-Glide Delights Style M Jumbo 132yd Pre-wound Bobbins Black 10 Jar # MGDM-11001-F
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Magna-Glide Delights Style M 132yd Pre-wound Bobbins Hawaiian Blue 10 Jar # MGDM-30284-F
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Magna-Glide Delights Style M 132yd Pre-wound Bobbins Lilac 10 Jar # MGDM-42655-F
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Glide 40wt | Polyester Thread | 5,500 yd King Spool | Sand | 450-20466
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Glide 40wt | Polyester Thread | 5,500 yd King Spool | Candy Apple Red | 450-90186
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Glide 40wt | Polyester Thread | 5,500 yd King Spool | King Spool Mint | 450-60345
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Superior Threads | Glitter: 40 wt | 400 yds | Lilac | SUT102/01-208
Superior Threads | Glitter: 40 wt | 400 yds | Lilac | SUT102/01-208
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Superior Threads | Glitter: 40 wt | 400 yds | Red | SUT102/01-204
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Superior Threads | Glitter: 40 wt | 400 yds | Green | SUT102/01-205
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Superior Threads | Glitter: 40 wt | 400 yds | Irish | SUT102/01-131
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Superior Threads | Glitter: 40 wt | 400 yds | Ruby | SUT102/01-130
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Superior Threads | Glitter: 40 wt | 400 yds | Rainbow | SUT102/01-114
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Superior Threads | Glitter: 40 wt | 400 yds | Steel | SUT102/01-109
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Superior Threads | Glitter: 40 wt | 400 yds | Pearl | SUT102/01-111
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Superior Threads | Glitter: 40 wt | 400 yds | Coral Pink | SUT102/01-113
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Superior Threads | Glitter: 40 wt | 400 yds | Atlantis | SUT102/01-108
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Superior Threads | Glitter: 40 wt | 400 yds | Karat | SUT102/01-104
Superior Threads | Glitter: 40 wt | 400 yds | Karat | SUT102/01-104
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Superior Threads | Glitter: 40 wt | 400 yds | Bronze | SUT102/01-103
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Superior Threads | Glitter: 40 wt | 400 yds | Light Purple | SUT102/01-101
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Robison-Anton | Rayon: 40 wt | 1100 Yards | Sun Gold | RAR2212-1
Robison-Anton | Rayon: 40 wt | 1100 Yards | Sun Gold | RAR2212-1
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Robison-Anton | Rayon: 40 wt | 1100 Yards | Blue | RAR2220-1
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Robison-Anton | Rayon: 40 wt | 1100 Yards | Burgundy | RAR2249-1
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Robison-Anton | Rayon: 40 wt | 1100 Yards | Pistachio | RAR2250-1
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Robison-Anton | Rayon: 40 wt | 1100 Yards | Peach | RAR2257-1
Robison-Anton | Rayon: 40 wt | 1100 Yards | Peach | RAR2257-1
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Thread Weight Thickness Best Used For Stitch Visibility

12wt Very thick Decorative quilting, hand stitching, texture work Very visible
28wt Thick Visible quilting, embellishment, textured stitching Highly visible
40wt Medium General quilting, machine quilting, sewing Moderately visible
50wt Fine Piecing, general sewing, everyday use Subtle
60wt Very fine Fine piecing, detailed quilting Very subtle
80wt Ultra-fine Appliqué, micro-stitching, delicate work Nearly invisible


Quick reminder: Smaller weight numbers mean thicker thread; larger numbers mean finer thread.

Perle Cotton Size Thickness Best Used For Stitch Visibility
Size 8 Thick Hand quilting, embroidery, decorative stitching Very visible
Size 12 Fine Hand stitching, embroidery detail work Subtle
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