
Dream Seam
50 wt. 3-ply, for Piecing, Quilting, Bobbin, and Sewing
For piecing, our 50 wt. Dream Seam thread is a go-to favorite. Like its namesake, piecing with it is like a dream come true. It is made from 100% Egyptian-grown extra-long staple cotton that undergoes a uniquely tight primary and secondary twist. This makes it fine enough for flawless piecing, allowing it to lie perfectly between layers of fabric. Surprisingly strong for its fine diameter, Dream Seam is also an excellent quilting and sewing thread, easily handling the tension of longarm machines while maintaining balanced stitches. Dream Seam is designed to blend into the fabric, making it easier to press your quilt blocks for clean and precise points. Available on 2,000 yd cones, 600 yd spools, Class 15 and L style prewound bobbins in eighteen colors.

Majestic
40 wt. 3-ply, for Machine Quilting
For machine quilting on both home and longarm machines, our 40 wt. Majestic thread is genuinely exceptional. Made from 100% Egyptian-grown extra-long staple cotton, Majestic comes in forty-five variegated colors with a one-inch color change interval, as well as five of the most popular neutral hues that quilters love as solid options. Bold and ready to enhance any quilt with eye-catching motifs, filigree, feathers, or edge-to-edge designs, Majestic produces minimal lint as you finish a quilt. A subtle sheen helps the thread stand out without overpowering the design and pattern of the backing fabric. Majestic is one of our premium cotton quilting thread and is available in 2,000 yd cones and 600 yd spools across fifty colors.

YLI's Hand Quilting Thread
40 wt., For Hand Quilting
If you appreciate the tranquility of hand quilting, our 40 wt. Hand Quilting Thread has been trusted by both occasional hand quilters and award-winning professionals for over two decades. It is made from 100% Egyptian-grown extra-long staple cotton and features an additional glaze coating that stiffens and significantly enhances its strength. This thin coating prevents our Hand Quilting Thread from fraying, knotting, and tangling. For hand quilters who enjoy stab stitching, you will adore this thread and wonder where it has been your whole life. Available in 500 yd spools and fifteen colors.
Please avoid using any glazed threads in your machine, as the glaze can rub off on your tension discs and clog the thread path, leading to unwanted issues.

Machine Quilting Thread (MQT)
40 wt. 3-ply, for Machine Quilting
MQT is our original 40 wt. variegated cotton quilting thread. Made from 100% Egyptian-grown extra-long staple cotton, MQT holds a special place in many quilters' thread stashes as a favorite among cotton quilting threads. A variable three-inch color change interval creates unique color sequences when stitched onto quilts. MQT is one of our legacy products that will be gradually phased out in favor of Majestic. For quilters who have enjoyed stitching with MQT, we encourage you to try Majestic for bold, vibrant machine quilting. It is available in 3,000 yd cones and 500 yd cones in thirty colors.

Soft Touch
60 wt. 2-ply, for Piecing, Appliqué, and Bobbin
Soft Touch is a lightweight 60 wt. 2-ply cotton thread designed for quilters who prefer cotton as their fiber of choice for appliqué and piecing. Made from 100% Egyptian-grown extra-long staple cotton, Soft Touch excels in detailed piecing and delicate appliqué, making it an excellent choice for bobbin thread. Its slim profile makes aligning points and achieving flat seams effortless. Soft Touch is one of our legacy products that will gradually be phased out in favor of Dream Seam. For quilters and sewists who have enjoyed using Soft Touch, we encourage you to try Dream Seam for flawless piecing. It is available in 6,000 yd cones, 1,000 yd mini cones, and 250 yd spools in twenty colors.

Fusions
24 wt. 3-ply, for Machine Quilting
Fusions is a heavy (thick), 24 wt. cotton thread designed for quilters and sewists who want their stitching to be decorative and visible. Made from 100% Egyptian-grown extra-long staple cotton, Fusions is a strong thread, making it an excellent choice for longarm quilting and decorative topstitching. As a heavier thread, each stitch stands out on quilt tops, garments, totes, aprons, and all sewing projects, adding a unique cotton texture and design. The variegated colors feature a one-inch color change interval, creating dynamic and bold patterns that capture attention. It is available in 1,500 yd cones and 350 yd spools in twenty colors.

Cotton Prewound Bobbins
50 wt. 2-ply, for Piecing, Quilting, and Sewing
Our Dream Seam prewound bobbins are the ideal choice for piecing and quilting. Made from the same 50 wt. Egyptian-grown extra-long staple cotton thread, found in Dream Seam cones and spools, is available in a 2-ply format to reduce bulk and lint. These prewound bobbins produce consistent stitches from start to finish. They are available in the two most popular bobbin sizes for home machines: Class 15 and L style. Additionally, our cotton prewound bobbins are wound with precision machinery, resulting in a tight, uniform wind that can hold up to 70% more thread than a self-wound bobbin. Dream Seam prewounds are offered in ten of our most popular neutral and primary colors.
The Hierarchy of Cotton Thread Quality
Are all cotton quilting threads the same?
Are all cotton quilting threads the same?
Not all cotton threads are created equal. The secret lies in the length of individual cotton staples. Longer staples result in threads that are smoother, stronger, and more durable. These qualities are what quilters and sewists rely on for enjoyable experiences and long-lasting quilts and sewn projects.
What makes Egyptian-cotton so special?
What makes Egyptian-cotton so special?
Egyptian-grown cotton is considered the finest in the world for good reason. It is renowned for its premium extra-long staple cotton crop and exceptional fiber uniformity. The warm climate and nutrient-rich soil of the Nile Delta create ideal growing conditions that produce cotton with outstanding strength and softness.
In the latest global cotton report, Egypt accounted for only 0.27% of the world’s cotton production. Not 27%, zero point two seven percent. Of this small share, just 12% qualifies as extra-long staple cotton. This tiny fraction represents some of the highest quality cotton available.
What makes extra-long staple cotton stronger than short or long staple cotton?
What makes extra-long staple cotton stronger than short or long staple cotton?
Extra-long staple cotton features longer, more uniform fibers that create threads with a silky feel, exceptional durability, and significantly less lint. These qualities enable stitches to blend beautifully into fabrics and prevent lint from accumulating in your home or longarm machine. For quilters, this means threads that stitch evenly through layers without breaking, making your creative experience that much more delightful.
I’ve heard about extra-long staple cotton, but don’t understand what it means. Please simplify it for me.
I’ve heard about extra-long staple cotton, but don’t understand what it means. Please simplify it for me.
Cotton staples are classified into three lengths: short staple, long staple, and extra-long staple.
Short staple fibers, measuring less than 1 1/8 inches, create threads that tend to produce more lint and break more easily. If a cotton thread does not explicitly state long staple or extra-long staple on its label or branded materials, you can assume it is a short staple cotton thread. Long staple fibers, which range from 1 1/8 to 1 1/4 inches, offer a smoother, stronger thread that produces less lint than short staple threads.
For those seeking the ultimate performance and minimal lint, extra-long staple cotton is the top choice. These fibers can measure up to 2 inches, creating threads that feel soft, can handle higher tension settings, and minimize lint buildup in your machine.