New Hand Quilting Thread Sets: Light Neutrals, Dark Neutrals, and Colors
225,000+ happy customers
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Quality that quilters and sewists trust
Balanced, cleaner stitches, and less lint
100% Egyptian-grown cotton threads
Free educational guides and resources
Find the perfect thread for your quilting style. From precise piecing to smooth hand quilting, from home machine topstitching to speedy longarm quilting. Choose from cotton, polyester, silk, and specialty threads in weights that range from ultra-fine monofilament to bold, variegated cotton.
There’s nothing quite like quilting by hand. Our glazed cotton thread has been a favorite for over 20 years because it’s strong, resists tangles, and glides smoothly through fabric. It’s the traditional choice for timeless stitches.
Machine quilting brings your quilt top to life. Choose from cotton, polyester, and silk threads to find the perfect match for your creativity. From appliqué to stitch-in-the-ditch, you’ll find a thread that makes quilting more enjoyable.
Every quilt begins with piecing, and the right thread makes all the difference. Our 50 wt. piecing threads are smooth, strong, and press flat. Available in cotton and polyester, helping you get the foundation your quilt deserves.
Our longarm quilting threads are designed to run smoothly at high speeds, allowing you to focus on your design rather than worrying about thread breaks or excessive lint buildup. Choose from multiple fibers and thread weights.
They're best selling for a good reason.
Our 40 wt. Hand Quilting Thread, a beloved choice among quilters for over two decades, has earned its reputation as the best in the market.
Why Egyptian Cotton Thread Matters When it comes to choosing the best cotton thread for quilting, many quilters are surprised to find themselves wondering about a label they've seen for...
Why Does Balanced Tension Matter When Quilting? Balanced tension is the key to beautiful, durable stitches when sewing or quilting. In the simplest terms, it means your top and bobbin...
The Key to Choosing the Right Cotton Thread for Quilting A wise quilter once said, "Cotton threads are not created equal; just ask my machine if you want a second...
Understanding What's On A Thread Label If you’ve ever picked up a cone or spool of thread and wondered what the information on the label means, or have been confused...
Nancy G. has been hand quilting with YLI thread for over 25 years. In this feature, she shares her favorite tools, thread tips, and stitched samples along with practical advice...
We are excited to share award-winning quilter Tammy's top five tips for hand quilting using her favorite cotton hand quilting threads, including advice every quilter, from beginner to seasoned stitcher,...
Discover the secret to nearly invisible quilting stitches with Wonder Invisible Thread from YLI. This short video tutorial covers everything you need to know about using nylon monofilament thread for...
Discover the importance of thread weight in quilting, embroidery, and sewing. Learn how different thread weights, from 40 wt. to 60 wt., influence your projects, and find the best thread...
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 a variety of other applications. We use the finest raw materials to produce our threads and finish them using advanced processing techniques to minimize lint, ensure uniformity, and maintain 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
