Aurifil Mako Cotton Thread 50wt 1300yd – Aluminum

Full Product Description

Aurifil Mako Cotton Thread 50wt in Aluminum is a premium long-staple Egyptian cotton thread trusted by quilters and sewists worldwide. Known for its exceptional smoothness, strength, and minimal lint, this versatile thread glides effortlessly through fabric for precise, consistent stitching.

The neutral Aluminum shade blends beautifully into light, cool, and modern color palettes, making it an excellent choice for piecing, quilting, applique, and background fills. With 1,300 yards per spool, it offers outstanding value and performance for projects both large and small.

Whether you’re hand sewing, machine quilting, or longarm quilting, Aurifil 50wt delivers balanced tension, crisp stitches, and professional-quality results every time.

Specifications

• Brand: Aurifil

• Thread Weight: 50wt

• Length: 1300 yards

• Color: Aluminum

• Material: 100% Long-Staple Egyptian Cotton

• Lint Level: Low lint

Recommended Needles

• 80/12 Microtex / Sharp

• 80/12 Universal

• 80/12 Quilting

• 80/12 Denim

• 4.0 Longarm Needle (use 50wt in the bobbin)

Ideal Uses

• Needle-turn applique & hand piecing

• English Paper Piecing (EPP)

• Bobbin work & machine lace

• Machine applique (straight, zig zag, blind hem, blanket stitch)

• Machine embroidery & dense quilting

• Longarm quilting & background fills

• Basting, whole-cloth quilting & micro quilting

Why Quilters Love Aurifil

• Smooth, strong, and consistent

• Excellent stitch definition

• Minimal lint buildup

• Works beautifully for both hand and machine sewing