Aurifil has a long, filamentous history
Aurifil was established in 1983 by Angelo Gregotti in Milan, Italy. His vision was to create the best product on the market, a premium thread made of the finest Egyptian cotton.
While the thread was originally marketed for machine embroidery, Angelo's daughter, Elena, became fascinated with quilting, describing the pieces as "works of art." She quickly realized the potential of Aurifil for quilting and approached her father about the idea. The rest, as they say, is history!
Fast forward to today, Aurifil thread is now one of the most popular quilting threads in the world.
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Aurifil Quilting Thread Quality
One of the things that set Aurifil thread apart from other brands is the exceptional quality of their product. Aurifil uses only the finest Egyptian cotton from the MAKO region along the Nile river.
In the same way that superior wines are made using the finest grapes from specific geographic regions, the quality of the cotton and its place of origin have the most significant impact on the quality of the thread. The cotton from MAKO is known for its long staple fibers, and longer fibers result in a softer, stronger, and more durable thread that is virtually lint-free.
At their headquarters in Milan, Aurifil thread production includes a 15-step process before being wound onto spools. This results in a smooth, strong, and lustrous thread perfect for quilting. The thread is also mercerized, a process that further strengthens it and gives it its signature sheen.
Aurifil Thread Quilting Applications
Aurifil offers a variety of different thread weights and types to suit any quilter's needs. Here are some specific applications for each type and weight.
- 12wt: 2-ply thread that comes in small, large, and cone sizes in 270 colors. Can be used for hand quilting, embroidery, cross-stitch, topstitching, and machine quilting.
- 28wt: 2-ply thread that comes in small, large, and cone sizes in 270 colors. Can be used for Hand or machine appliqué, topstitching, hand quilting, machine quilting, and embroidery.
- 40wt: 2-ply thread that comes in small, large, and cone sizes in 270 colors. Can be used for Topstitching, embroidery, hand piecing, machine piecing, and quilting.
- 50wt: 2-ply thread that comes in small, large, and cone sizes in 270 colors. Can be used for Quilting, hand sewing, appliqué, piecing and providing super flat seams, and machine sewing.
- 80wt: 2ply thread only available in small spools in 80+ colors. Can be used for Machine appliqué, English paper piecing, hand appliqué, and machine embroidery.
- Cotton Forty3: 3ply thread that is 40wt made specifically for longarm machines. These cones are available in 73 colors.
- Aurifil Wool: (soft blend 50% Acrylic, 50% Wool) in small spools, large spools, and cones in 192 unique colors. Can be used for Longarm quilting, cross-stitch, hand embroidering, machine quilting, and appliqué.
- AuriFloss: 6-strand embroidery floss available in small spools, 270 colors. Can be used for Needlepoint, tatting, cross-stitch, embroidery, crochet, and appliqué.
- Poly Longarm: 40wt cones of variegated polyester thread in 10 colors. Can be used for Decorative appliqué, quilting, machine embroidery, satin stitching, and thread painting.
- Monofilament Invisible: Available in large spools and cones. The colors are clear and smoke. Can be used for Attaching invisible binding, creating invisible seams, stitch in the ditch, and couching.
