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NEW THREAD -- Dream Seam cotton thread for bobbin, quilting, and piecing

We've been supporting quilters and sewists for 47 years! Learn about our history.


Your best piecing starts here. Free needles with our Dream Seam Light Neutrals Set.

cones and spools of precision 60 wt. polyester thread

Precision Thread

Precision does it all—beautifully.
A 60 wt. polyester that’s lint-free, smooth, and strong. Perfect for detailed quilting, binding, applique, stitch-in-the-ditch and in the bobbin. Available in 25 blendable colors on spools, cones, and prewound bobbins.

portrait of Bob Purcell

Our Story

Quilters and sewists have trusted YLI Threads to deliver premium sewing and quilting threads since 1978. We offer high-quality threads for hand quilting, machine quilting, embroidery, serging, and more. We use the best raw materials to make our threads and finish them using advanced processing techniques to reduce lint, ensure uniformity, and consistent stitch quality.

Education is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that clear, practical information helps you make confident choices and experience more joy with each stitch. Whether you're piecing your first quilt or finishing your hundredth, we’re here with the support and service you deserve.

Y.L.I. - You'll Love It. That's our promise.

Bob Purcell, President