Uses: 1. Machine piecing: Gives a great result with a nice flat seam every time. 2. Hand piecing : A great weight for hand piecing. 3. Hand applique' : Ideal for all types of hand applique' . From needle turning to using prepared shapes, the 50wt is thin and you can match your shape perfectly. 4. Machine applique' : Ideal when a very fine finish is desired. This weight disappears so your fabric is the feature. Use for a straight stitch, small zig zag, Blind hemming stitch, and Blanket stitch. 5. Machine embroidery: Love it! Great results every time. Use Mako 50wt in the bobbin as well, or your regular bobbin thread – in which case tighten the top tension a little. Use a Microtex 80/12 needle. 6. Machine quilting: Use for very detailed machine quilting with a lot of back tracking such as feathers and heavy background quilting . Perfect for quilting that creates texture when you don’t necessarily want to see the quilting lines. Use the same thread in the bobbin. Use a Sharp/Microtex, quilting or even denim needles 80/12. 7. Longarm quilting: Perfect for creating texture where you don’t want the thread to be a feature. Backgrounds, stitch in the ditch, basting quilts, wholecloth quilting, micro quilting for dense background designs. Match bobbin thread.

Spools are Brand New Sealed in Factory Shrink Wrap. Aurifil 50wt Your Best Piecing and Appliqué Thread. Aurifil 100% Egyptian Cotton Mako Long Staple Thread - 50 wt. - Virtually Lint Free – Achieve Very Accurate Seam Allowances. Color: 3 spools of Natural White, No. A1050-2021. Three (3) Large 1422 Yard Spools - For Hand and Machine Piecing.

Item Dimensions LxWxH: 5 x 2 x 1 inches. Date First Available: May 13, 2017. Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No. Best Sellers Rank: #12,083 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing. Customer Reviews: 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 860 ratings 4.8 out of 5 stars. Item model number: MK50-2021x3. : B0755P8WTQ. Manufacturer: Aurifil. Item Weight: 2.4 ounces. Item Length: 1300.28 Meters. Number of Pieces: 3. Material Composition: Cotton 100. Product Care Instructions: Machine Wash. Item Weight: 0.15 Pounds. Color: White and Red. Brand: Aurifil. Material: Cotton.