Description

Aurifil’s 100% Cotton 12wt thread is the heaviest weight thread that Aurifil makes.  It s perfect for hand applique, hand embroidery, hand quilting, cross stitch, embellishment, handmade lace, machine applique, blanket stitch, machine embroidery (especially for designs that use a longer stitch length), machine art quilting, Sashiko, redwork, lower looper serging, and longarm quilting.

Needle Recommendations:

100 16 or 90 14 Topstitch Needle (40wt or 50wt in the bobbin)

4.5 Longarm Needle (28wt in the bobbin)

Tips:

When using 12wt thread by machine, it s recommend using a much thinner thread in the bobbin, like 40wt or 50wt.

When using in a Longarm machine, quilt slowly, using a longer stitch and silicone conditioner where necessary.