“Bestowed by the Muses of SewEndipitous® — Where Unexpected Happiness Is Found In Every Stitch.” | Manufacturer: Aurifil
Stock #: MK50 1158
Product Content: 100% Cotton
Type: 50wt Thread
Designer: Aurifil
Group Name: N/A
Theme: N/A
Item Description:
Keep a dependable neutral close at hand with Aurifil Cotton Mako 50wt Thread. This 1300m spool is a fine, strong, 100% mercerized cotton thread made from long-staple Egyptian cotton and known for smooth stitching, low-bulk seams, and reliable quilting performance.
Aurifil 50wt is one of the most versatile thread weights for quilters and sewists. It is especially loved for machine piecing because it helps seams press neatly and accurately, but it also works beautifully for machine quilting, appliqué, English Paper Piecing, hand piecing, and general sewing.
This listing is for Aurifil color 1158, named Medium Grey, a practical medium gray neutral. |
SewEndipitous® Maker’s Note:
A good gray thread is one of the quiet heroes of the sewing room. Medium Grey is especially useful when you need a neutral that blends with darker fabrics, cool palettes, modern prints, denim blues, charcoals, blacks, and multicolor projects where white or cream would stand out too much.
The larger 1300m spool is a smart choice for makers who piece often, quilt regularly, or like having a reliable neutral ready to go.
Best For:
- Machine quilt piecing
- Machine quilting
- English Paper Piecing
- Hand piecing
- Needle-turn appliqué
- General sewing
- Low-bulk seams
- Neutral, modern, dark, denim, charcoal, and multicolor projects
- Makers who want a larger spool of everyday thread
Key Details:
- Product: Aurifil Cotton Mako Thread
- Thread Weight: 50wt
- Spool Size: 1300m
- Color Number: 1158
- Color Name: Medium Grey
- Color Family: Gray neutral
- Material: 100% mercerized cotton
- Manufacturer: Aurifil
- Origin: Made in Italy
- UPC: 8057252098752
- Stock Number: MK50 1158
Product Includes:
- One spool of Aurifil Cotton Mako 50wt Thread
- Spool length: 1300 meters
- Color: 1158 Medium Grey
Use a sewing machine needle appropriate for your fabric and project. For quilting cotton and general piecing, many makers pair 50wt cotton thread with a fine universal, quilting, or microtex needle. Always test your needle, stitch length, and tension on a scrap before sewing on your final project.
Skill Note:
Aurifil 50wt is beginner-friendly and widely used for everyday quilting. Its fine weight helps reduce seam bulk, making it a strong choice for accurate piecing, especially in blocks with many seams, small units, or points that need to nest neatly.
FAQ:
Is Aurifil 50wt good for quilt piecing?
Yes. Aurifil 50wt is a popular choice for machine quilt piecing because it creates smooth, fine seams with less bulk.
Can I use this thread for machine quilting?
Yes. Aurifil 50wt can be used for machine quilting, especially when you want a finer quilting line.
What is the fiber content?
This thread is 100% mercerized cotton.
How much thread is on the spool?
This spool contains 1300 meters of thread.
What color is this listing for?
This listing is for Aurifil color 1158 Medium Grey, a versatile medium gray neutral.
Is this thread only for quilting?
No. While it is a favorite for quilting, it can also be used for appliqué, English Paper Piecing, hand piecing, and general sewing.
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