Aurifil’s NEW 100% Cotton 8wt/2ply thread comes in 45 of our cotton colours and is wound on a white wooden spool. It is the heaviest weight 2ply thread that we offer and is perfect for hand embroidery, hand quilting, cross stitch, embellishment, Sashiko, redwork, and so much more.
Aurifil launched an initial 20 hues in partner with Suzy Williams of Suzy Quilts in February 2024 (learn more HERE), 20 hues in October 2024 in partner with Anna Maria Parry of Anna Maria Textiles (learn more HERE), and 5 final hues in Aurifil’s debut advent calendar, Le Alpi, for the 2024 holiday season.
Uses:
Hand Embroidery, Hand Quilting, Cross Stitch, Hand Embellishment, Decorative Stitching
Available Colors:
1125, 1133, 1148, 1231, 1246, 2000, 2115, 2120, 2205, 2215, 2240, 2250, 2311, 2345, 2375, 2395, 2420, 2445, 2510, 2520, 2530, 2535, 2545, 2564, 2566, 2600, 2720, 2735, 2785, 2815, 2840, 2843, 2847, 2850, 2880, 2930, 4129, 4241, 4644, 5001, 5002, 5003, 5005, 6730, 6731
Needle Recommendations:
- Crewel Size 5 / Tapestry Size 24 or 26
Tips:
- Use a short length of thread, around 12”-18”, to reduce tangling.
- Washing Instructions
Sizes Available
45 Colours
38 Yards – 35 Mt
