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Aurifil Cotton Thread - Thread Weight / Thread Use Chart

  40-Weight 50-Weight Forty3 12-Weight 28-Weight 80-Weight Floss  
xBag Sewing https://www.thethreadexchange.com/miva/graphics/00000001/highly-recommended.jpg 3 star suitable https://www.thethreadexchange.com/miva/graphics/00000001/highly-recommended.jpg 3 star suitable https://www.thethreadexchange.com/miva/graphics/00000001/highly-recommended.jpg 1 star unsuitable 1 star unsuitable Bag Sewing 
Basting 4 star highly recommended 4 star highly recommended 1 star unsuitable 1 star unsuitable 2 star not recommended 2 star not recommended 1 star unsuitable Basting 
Big Stitch Hand Quilting 1 star unsuitable 1 star unsuitable 1 star unsuitable 4 star highly recommended 4 star highly recommended 1 star unsuitable 4 star highly recommended Big Stitch Hand Quilting 
Binding 4 star highly recommended 3 star suitable 4 star highly recommended 2 star not recommended 3 star suitable 1 star unsuitable 1 star unsuitable Binding 
Bobbin Lace 4 star highly recommended 4 star highly recommended 1 star unsuitable https://www.thethreadexchange.com/miva/graphics/00000001/not-recommended.jpg 4 star highly recommended 1 star unsuitable Bobbin Lace 
Bobbin Work 1 star unsuitable 1 star unsuitable 3 star suitable 3 star suitable https://www.thethreadexchange.com/miva/graphics/00000001/Unsuitable.jpg https://www.thethreadexchange.com/miva/graphics/00000001/Unsuitable.jpg https://www.thethreadexchange.com/miva/graphics/00000001/suitable.jpg Bobbin Work 
Buttonholes 3 star suitable 4 star highly recommended 4 star highly recommended 1 star unsuitable 1 star unsuitable Buttonholes 
  40-Weight 50-Weight Forty3 12-Weight 28-Weight 80-Weight Floss  
Crewel 1 star unsuitable 1 star unsuitable 1 star unsuitable 3 star suitable 3 star suitable 1 star unsuitable 4 star highly recommended Crewel 
Crochet 1 star unsuitable 1 star unsuitable 1 star unsuitable 4 star highly recommended 3 star suitable 1 star unsuitable 4 star highly recommended Crochet 
Cross Stitch 1 star unsuitable 4 star highly recommended 4 star highly recommended 3 star suitable 1 star unsuitable 4 star highly recommended Cross Stitch 
Decorative Mending 4 star highly recommended 4 star highly recommended 4 star highly recommended 4 star highly recommended 4 star highly recommended 1 star unsuitable 4 star highly recommended Decorative Mending 
Decorative Stitching 4 star highly recommended 4 star highly recommended 4 star highly recommended 4 star highly recommended 4 star highly recommended 2 star not recommended 4 star highly recommended Decorative Stitching 
Domestic Machine Quilting 4 star highly recommended 4 star highly recommended 4 star highly recommended 3 star suitable 1 star unsuitable Domestic Machine Quilting 
Embellishment 4 star highly recommended 4 star highly recommended 4 star highly recommended 4 star highly recommended 4 star highly recommended 2 star not recommended 4 star highly recommended Embellishment 
  40-Weight 50-Weight Forty3 12-Weight 28-Weight 80-Weight Floss  
English Paper Piecing 1 star unsuitable 4 star highly recommended 2 star not recommended 1 star unsuitable 1 star unsuitable 4 star highly recommended English Paper Piecing 
Foundation / Paper Piecing 4 star highly recommended 4 star highly recommended 4 star highly recommended 1 star unsuitable 1 star unsuitable 1 star unsuitable 1 star unsuitable Foundation / Paper Piecing 
Free Motion Couching 1 star unsuitable 3 star suitable 3 star suitable 1 star unsuitable 3 star suitable 4 star highly recommended 1 star unsuitable Free Motion Couching 
Free Motion Quilting 4 star highly recommended 4 star highly recommended 4 star highly recommended 3 star suitable 4 star highly recommended 3 star suitable 1 star unsuitable Free Motion Quilting 
French Knots 1 star unsuitable 1 star unsuitable 4 star highly recommended 4 star highly recommended 3 star suitable 1 star unsuitable 4 star highly recommended French Knots 
Garment Sewing 4 star highly recommended 3 star suitable 4 star highly recommended 1 star unsuitable 3 star suitable 1 star unsuitable 1 star unsuitable Garment Sewing 
Hand / Needle Turn Applique 2 star not recommended 4 star highly recommended 2 star not recommended 1 star unsuitable 3 star suitable 4 star highly recommended 1 star unsuitable Hand / Needle Turn Applique 
  40-Weight 50-Weight Forty3 12-Weight 28-Weight 80-Weight Floss  
Hand Couching 3 star suitable 3 star suitable 3 star suitable 3 star suitable 4 star highly recommended 4 star highly recommended Hand Couching 
Hand Embroidery 2 star not recommended 2 star not recommended 4 star highly recommended 4 star highly recommended https://www.thethreadexchange.com/miva/graphics/00000001/suitable.jpg 1 star unsuitable 4 star highly recommended Hand Embroidery 
Hand Piecing 4 star highly recommended 4 star highly recommended 4 star highly recommended 3 star suitable 4 star highly recommended 1 star unsuitable 1 star unsuitable Hand Piecing 
Hand Quilting 3 star suitable 2 star not recommended 4 star highly recommended 2 star not recommended 4 star highly recommended 1 star unsuitable 4 star highly recommended Hand Quilting 
Hand Sashiko 1 star unsuitable 1 star unsuitable 4 star highly recommended 4 star highly recommended 3 star suitable 1 star unsuitable 4 star highly recommended Hand Sashiko 
Hardanger 1 star unsuitable 1 star unsuitable 4 star highly recommended 4 star highly recommended 3 star suitable 1 star unsuitable 4 star highly recommended Hardanger 
Huck Embroidery 1 star unsuitable 1 star unsuitable 4 star highly recommended 4 star highly recommended 3 star suitable https://www.thethreadexchange.com/miva/graphics/00000001/Unsuitable.jpg 4 star highly recommended Huck Embroidery 
  40-Weight 50-Weight Forty3 12-Weight 28-Weight 80-Weight Floss  
Lace 4 star highly recommended 3 star suitable 1 star unsuitable 2 star not recommended 4 star highly recommended 2 star not recommended 1 star unsuitable Lace 
Longarm Quilting 4 star highly recommended 4 star highly recommended 4 star highly recommended 4 star highly recommended 4 star highly recommended 1 star unsuitable 1 star unsuitable Longarm Quilting 
Machine Applique 4 star highly recommended 4 star highly recommended 4 star highly recommended 3 star suitable 4 star highly recommended 4 star highly recommended 1 star unsuitable Machine Applique 
Machine Embroidery 4 star highly recommended 4 star highly recommended 1 star unsuitable 3 star suitable 4 star highly recommended 4 star highly recommended 4 star highly recommended Machine Embroidery 
Machine Embroidery Lace 4 star highly recommended 3 star suitable 1 star unsuitable 2 star not recommended 4 star highly recommended 2 star not recommended 1 star unsuitable Machine Embroidery Lace 
Machine Piecing 3 star suitable 4 star highly recommended 3 star suitable 1 star unsuitable 1 star unsuitable 1 star unsuitable 1 star unsuitable Machine Piecing 
Needle Punching 1 star unsuitable 1 star unsuitable 4 star highly recommended 4 star highly recommended 3 star suitable 1 star unsuitable 4 star highly recommended Needle Punching 
  40-Weight 50-Weight Forty3 12-Weight 28-Weight 80-Weight Floss  
Redwork 1 star unsuitable 1 star unsuitable 4 star highly recommended 3 star suitable 3 star suitable 1 star unsuitable 4 star highly recommended Redwork 
Reverse Applique 2 star not recommended 4 star highly recommended 1 star unsuitable 1 star unsuitable 3 star suitable 4 star highly recommended 1 star unsuitable Reverse Applique 
Row Edge Applique 4 star highly recommended 4 star highly recommended 3 star suitable 3 star suitable 4 star highly recommended 3 star suitable 1 star unsuitable Row Edge Applique 
Serging 3 star suitable 3 star suitable 4 star highly recommended 1 star unsuitable 3 star suitable 1 star unsuitable 1 star unsuitable Serging 
Smocking 4 star highly recommended 3 star suitable 1 star unsuitable 2 star not recommended 4 star highly recommended 2 star not recommended 4 star highly recommended Smocking 
Stitch In The Ditch 3 star suitable 4 star highly recommended 4 star highly recommended 1 star unsuitable 2 star not recommended 4 star highly recommended 1 star unsuitable Stitch In The Ditch 
Tatting 1 star unsuitable 1 star unsuitable 1 star unsuitable 4 star highly recommended 4 star highly recommended 1 star unsuitable 4 star highly recommended Tatting 
Thread Painting https://www.thethreadexchange.com/miva/graphics/00000001/highly-recommended.jpg 4 star highly recommended 4 star highly recommended 2 star not recommended 4 star highly recommended 2 star not recommended 1 star unsuitable Thread Painting 
Tied Quilting 1 star unsuitable 1 star unsuitable 1 star unsuitable 4 star highly recommended 2 star not recommended 1 star unsuitable 4 star highly recommended Tied Quilting 
Wool Applique 2 star not recommended 1 star unsuitable 4 star highly recommended 4 star highly recommended 3 star suitable 1 star unsuitable 4 star highly recommended Wool Applique 

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The Thread Exchange, Inc.
Nylon Thread and Machine Needles - Industrial Sewing Supplies

Welcome to The Thread Exchange

Your source for sewing thread and needles since 2005. We offer a huge selection, fast shipping, personalized phone and email help, and thread in both small and large spool sizes. We are also a living-wage employer.

Nylon Thread - Ten Sizes - Over 100 colors in some sizes.

  • Nylon thread is strong, smooth-sewing, durable and easy to use.
  • Nylon is a great thread for leather, canvas and vinyl.
  • Use up to size 69 nylon in most home sewing machines.
  • Buy what you need - We have nylon thread on single small spools, large spools and cases.

Polyester Thread - Nine Sizes - Great for outdoor use.

  • Polyester looks and feels like nylon thread with comparable strength, durability, and ease of use.
  • Polyester thread is UV resistant. It is great for outdoor use with fabric, leather, canvas and vinyl.
  • Use up to size 69 polyester thread in most home sewing machines.
  • Buy what you need - We have Polyester thread on single small spools, large spools and cases.

Kevlar (TM) Thread - Kevlar thread is strong and withstands temperatures up to 800F.

  • Kevlar thread does not melt. It turns to ash.
  • Size-for-size, Kevlar thread is on average 2.5 times stronger than nylon and polyester.
  • Kevlar thread has a low stretch at around 2% over time.
  • Buy what you need - We have Kevlar thread on single small spools and large spools.

Robison-Anton - The full line of 40-Wt Robison-Anton machine embroidery thread

Embroidery Thread - Backings - Hoops - Thread closeouts, backings and hoops for major makes and models.

  • The full line of Robison-Anton thread in Super Brite Polyester, Super Strength Rayon, J Metallic, Moonglow, Super Strength Variegated, Twister Tweed and Color Cards.
  • We also have great values on name-brand closeout king spools for under $6.00, and Grab-Bags by the Pound.
  • Embroidery Backings and Stabilizers - Over 120 products available. Machine Embroidery Hoops - Snap hoops, sticky hoops, guides and parts.

Machine Needles - Over 2,000 Groz-Beckert and Schmetz selections.

  • Find the needles you need in one place.
  • Machine To Needle Reference.
  • Sequenced needle systems for harder to find needles.
  • Thread to needle size chart.
  • New - Needles for shoe patcher machines.

Prewound Bobbins - Save time with pre-loaded bobbins.

  • Full-gross (144), half-gross (72), and packs of 12 for smaller jobs.
  • Styles A (Class 15), G, L, M, and U - Other styles on closeout.
  • Wide selection of half-price bobbins.
  • Find the right bobbin for your machine.

Monofilament Thread - Also called invisible nylon thread.

  • Similar texture to fishing line, but thinner.
  • Comes in 9 sizes from ultra-thin size .004 to sturdy-size .012.
  • Small spools in sizes .005 to .012.
  • 1.5 Lb. canisters in all sizes - Case quantities available.

Cotton Thread - The full line of Mettler Silk-Finish Cotton and Aurifil closeouts.

  • Mettler cotton from thinnest to thickest in 60, 50, 40, and 28-weights.
  • Aurifil cotton closeouts at 35% off.
  • Mettler and Aurifil are made from 100% long staple Egyptian cotton fibers.
  • The lower the thread weight number, the thicker the thread.

Sewing and Serger Thread - Spun polyester, poly-core, silk closeout and more.

  • Maxi-Lock - Tex 27 - Over 90 solid and variegated colors on 3000-Yd spools.
  • Excell - Same as Maxi-Lock on 6000-Yd spools - Around 12 colors.
  • Maxi-Lock Stretch - High elasticity thread in over 35 colors.
  • Closeouts in spun polyester, poly-core silk, and more.

Crafts Threads: Waxed Thread - Imitation Sinew - For hand sewing. Most machines cannot handle waxed thread or sinew. Check owners manual.

  • Waxing makes thread stiffer, stronger, and more water repellent.
  • Great for leather, canvas, vinyl, and heavy fabrics.
  • 70-Yd tubes from Maine Thread in 6 sizes - Over 36 colors.
  • Closeout - Nylon coils, and waxed polyester-linen tubes.

Bag Closing Thread - FDA Compliant.

  • Use to seal paper, polypropylene, cotton and jute bags.
  • Also a strong, inexpensive, and knot free thread.
  • Comes in 4-ply and 5-ply thicknesses.
  • Available in 8-Oz, 5-Lb, and 20-Lb cones.

Sewing Accessories - Notions and accessories that make sewing easier.

  • Thread cone holders let you use economical king spools with sewing machines that only accept mini spools.
  • Thread sock stops puddling by gently holding the thread in place while it is on the spool.
  • Scissors, shears, snips and cutters made by Kretzer, Consew Smooth Cut, Fiskar and Slice.
  • Velcro (TM) and other hook-and loop, measuring tools and tool kits