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Balanced, cleaner stitches, and less lint
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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 by stitching your quilt blocks together, 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.
The Wonder of Polyester Thread Polyester thread is a modern marvel in the textile industry. It doesn’t grow in a field or come from an animal; it’s entirely created from...
Using Elite to Create Stunning Embroidery Designs We love to celebrate quilters and embroiderers who bring artistry and creativity to their projects. Janet Olivier is one such creative force. From...
Is your quilt top looking great, but the back is a mess of loops or tangled threads? You might have a bobbin tension problem. In this article, we explain how...
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. In the simplest terms, it means your top and bobbin threads are aligned so...
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...
