Thread for Home Machine Quilting
Find the perfect thread for home machine quilting, from piecing to binding. Whether you're working on everyday quilts, charity projects, or a gift for a loved one, our quilting threads help you tell your story.
For Piecing
Thread that feeds smoothly with minimal lint, providing strong seams that hold through washing and use.
Dream Seam
50 wt. cotton
"Enjoy perfect piecing, quilting, and sewing with extremely low lint"
Perfection
50 wt. polyester
"Ideal for piecing, quilting, and sewing when you want the color to blend"
Dream Seam is the top choice for piecing. Quilters report it has "no lint" and "feeds smoothly" through their machines. It is made from Egyptian-grown extra-long staple cotton, which means it is low-lint and strong, so you can piece faster without interruptions. If you prefer piecing with a polyester thread, Perfection is a fantastic choice.
For Quilting (Topstitching)
Thread that glides through quilt layers without breaking, creating smooth, even stitches for beautiful quilting designs.
Dream Seam
50 wt. cotton
"Enjoy perfect piecing, quilting, and sewing with extremely low lint"
Majestic
40 wt. cotton
"Egyptian-grown cotton with low lint and beautiful colors for machine quilting"
Elite
40 wt. polyester
"High-sheen thread that makes your embroidery and quilting shine"
Perfection
50 wt. polyester
"Ideal for piecing, quilting, and sewing when you want the color to blend"
Precision
60 wt. polyester
"Lint-free polyester for appliqué, bobbin, EPP, and quilting"
Prewound Bobbins
50 wt. cotton, 60 wt. polyester
"Perfectly wound Class 15, L-style, and M-style bobbins"
Machine Quilting Thread
40 wt. cotton
"Egyptian cotton ideal for machine quilting"
Soft Touch
60 wt. cotton
"Fine enough for delicate piecing and quilting"
Silk #100
100 wt. silk
"Fine and strong, ideal for appliqué, binding, and quilting"
Invisible Thread
Nylon and polyester monofilament
"Nearly invisible stitches for appliqué, stitch in the ditch, and quilting"
For home machine quilting, match your thread to your project goals. Use Dream Seam or Perfection for sturdy, everyday quilts. Choose Majestic or Elite when you want decorative stitching with sheen. Pick Wonder Invisible when you want the quilting to blend into the fabric, not compete with it.
For Binding
Fine thread that disappears into binding stitches, creating an invisible finish on hand-sewn or machine-attached binding.
Silk #100
100 wt. silk
"Fine and strong, ideal for appliqué, binding, and quilting"
Precision
60 wt. polyester
"Lint-free polyester for appliqué, bobbin, EPP, and quilting"
Silk #100 is ideal for hand-stitched binding. It's fine enough to disappear into your stitches while being strong enough to hold through years of use. For machine binding, Precision gives you similar invisibility with polyester strength.
What Home Machine Quilters Are Saying
Real quilters, real results. Here's what fellow home machine quilters are saying about their projects:
Dream Seam is my go-to for piecing. No lint, feeds smoothly, and seams hold perfectly through washing. I use it for all my quilts now.
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This thread glides through my quilts without breaking. The tension stays consistent and my stitching looks professional. Perfect for home machine quilting.
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I use Silk #100 for all my binding. It disappears into the stitches and is strong enough to hold. My bindings look hand-stitched, not machine-sewn.
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Perfection thread lives up to its name. Strong seams, minimal lint, and it feeds through my machine without issues. Great for piecing and quilting.
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Wonder Invisible is perfect for machine quilting when I want the stitching to blend. The matte finish truly disappears and setup is straightforward.
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Elite thread adds beautiful sheen to my quilting. The colors are vibrant and it handles curves and straight lines equally well. Love the results.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Your Home Machine Quilting Questions, Answered
For piecing, use 50 wt. thread like Dream Seam or Perfection. They're strong enough for seams but fine enough to reduce bulk at intersections. For quilting (topstitching), you can use 40 wt. thread like Majestic for more visible stitches, or stick with 50 wt. for subtle quilting lines. Match the weight to how much quilting you want to show.
Thread breaks usually happen from too-tight tension, a dull needle, or thread that's too heavy for your needle size. Start by loosening your top tension slightly and using a fresh topstitch needle (we recommend Topstitch #90/14 needles for most quilting). Use quality thread, such as QuiltMaker or Perfection, designed to handle the friction of quilting through multiple layers.
Yes! Using matching thread top and bottom provides a more consistent tension and color balance on both sides of the fabric. For certain applications or techniques, such as invisible quilting, use Invisible Thread Poly or Wonder Invisible Thread on the top and Precision, a lint-free 60 wt. polyester thread in the bobbin. Many quilters love to use prewound bobbins for their consistency and convenience.
Cotton threads like Dream Seam and Majestic have a matte finish and, being made from cotton, will have some lint (even though they are low-lint cotton threads). Polyester threads, such as Perfection or Elite, have a higher sheen, are generally stronger, and are lint-free. Both fiber types are well-suited for your quilts and will look wonderful when your quilt is complete. Choose your thread based on the look you want and how the quilt will be used.
Use low-lint thread like Dream Seam, which quilters specifically mention has "extremely low lint" and "feeds smoothly." Clean your bobbin case and feed dogs before starting a project, and use a fresh needle. Low-lint thread means fewer interruptions for cleaning and more consistent stitch quality throughout your piecing.
Quilter's love majestic
Majestic Quilting Thread: Why Quilters Choose This Thread Above All Others
You're choosing fabrics, planning your design, and piecing blocks with precision. Then comes one of the most critical decisions in your quilting journey: which thread will bring your quilt to life? The thread you select not only holds your quilt together but also enhances texture, adds dimension, and can elevate a beautiful quilt into something truly exceptional. That's why quilters reach for Majestic.