{"product_id":"aurifil-50wt-variegated-cotton-thread-1300m","title":"Aurifil 50wt Variegated Cotton Quilting Thread 1300m","description":"\u003c!-- AURIFIL VARIEGATED 50WT 1300M — SHOPIFY DESCRIPTION --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n#dsaur50{--ink:#282824;--muted:#5b5b53;--accent:#a83f0a;--line:#e4e0d8;--pale:#f7f4ed;container-type:inline-size;width:100%;max-width:1160px;margin:auto;color:var(--ink);font:16px\/1.65 Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;overflow-wrap:break-word}\n#dsaur50 *,#dsaur50 *:before,#dsaur50 *:after{box-sizing:border-box}#dsaur50 h2,#dsaur50 h3,#dsaur50 strong,#dsaur50 summary{color:var(--ink)}#dsaur50 h2{font-size:clamp(27px,3.3vw,43px);line-height:1.17;letter-spacing:-.6px;margin:0 0 18px}#dsaur50 h3{font-size:21px;line-height:1.3;margin:0 0 10px}#dsaur50 p{margin:0 0 16px;color:var(--muted)}#dsaur50 a{color:var(--accent)}#dsaur50 img{display:block;max-width:100%;height:auto;position:static!important;float:none!important}#dsaur50 figure{margin:0;min-width:0}#dsaur50 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.aur-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));padding:10px;gap:8px}#dsaur50 .aur-hero h2{font-size:32px}#dsaur50 h2{font-size:27px}#dsaur50 .aur-hero{padding:22px 18px}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"dsaur50\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"aur-hero\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"aur-kicker\"\u003eAurifil · Colour in every stitch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLet colour travel\u003cbr\u003ethrough your stitching.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"aur-lead\"\u003eBring changing colour to fine quilting and decorative stitches. Aurifil 50wt variegated thread combines a delicate 2-ply profile with distinctive colour blends, wound onto a generous 1300m large spool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Italy from 100% Egyptian long-staple cotton, with a smooth, mercerised finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aur-actions\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"aur-btn\" href=\"#dsaur50-colours\"\u003eExplore 20 variegated shades\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"aur-btn secondary\" href=\"#dsaur50-guide\"\u003eThread \u0026amp; care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aur-hero-photos\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/4865\/9993\/files\/MK50SC6-3817.png?v=1716365182\" alt=\"Aurifil 50wt variegated cotton quilting thread 1300m large spool – 3817 Marrakesh\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e3817\u003cbr\u003eMarrakesh\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/4865\/9993\/files\/MK50SC6-4650.png?v=1716365273\" alt=\"Aurifil 50wt variegated cotton quilting thread 1300m large spool – 4650 Leaves\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e4650\u003cbr\u003eLeaves\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/4865\/9993\/files\/MK50SC6-4060.png?v=1716365217\" alt=\"Aurifil 50wt variegated cotton quilting thread 1300m large spool – 4060 Silver Moon\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e4060\u003cbr\u003eSilver Moon\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"aur-photo-caption\"\u003eThree blends from the variegated range.\u003cbr\u003eEach purchase supplies one spool in your selected shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"aur-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50wt \/ 2-ply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine cotton thread\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEgyptian long-staple fibre\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1300 metres\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge orange spool\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20 shades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChanging-colour blends\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"aur-section\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aur-kicker\"\u003eMake the stitch part of the design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA fine line. A changing palette.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aur-benefits\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"aur-benefit\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eColour in motion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariegated thread changes colour along its length, bringing soft shifts or lively contrast to the path of your stitching.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"aur-benefit\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFine quilting detail\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fine 50wt profile gives you a light stitch line. Explore free-motion quilting and delicate decorative work where changing colour can be seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"aur-benefit\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOne thread, many tones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the shade photo as a starting point, then stitch a sample on your fabric. The result depends on stitch length, design and where you begin on the thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"aur-section aur-quality\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aur-kicker\"\u003eThe thread behind the finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCotton quality, made in Italy.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAurifil’s long-staple Egyptian cotton and mercerised finish give this thread its fine profile and gentle sheen. The distinctive orange spool identifies the 50wt cotton range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a blend that echoes the colours in your quilt, or introduce contrast on a simpler background. A test piece lets you see the colour changes at the scale of your actual stitching.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"aur-section\" id=\"dsaur50-colours\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aur-kicker\"\u003eFind your colour story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExplore 20 variegated Aurifil shades.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"aur-lead\"\u003eFrom soft tonal movement to bolder colour blends, compare the genuine spool photographs below. Select a photograph to enlarge it, then choose its four-digit code in the product’s Colour selector above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA spool photograph is a guide to the blend, not a promise of an exact stitched sequence. Keep the four-digit shade code for your next project or reorder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"aur-shadegroup\" id=\"dsaur50-variegated\" open\u003e\u003csummary\u003eVariegated colours \u003cspan class=\"aur-count\"\u003e20 shades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"aur-grid\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"aur-swatch\" data-colour-code=\"3817\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/4865\/9993\/files\/MK50SC6-3817.png?v=1716365182\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photograph of 3817 - Marrakesh\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/4865\/9993\/files\/MK50SC6-3817.png?v=1716365182\" alt=\"Aurifil 50wt variegated cotton quilting thread 1300m large spool – 3817 Marrakesh\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aur-label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3817\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aur-name\"\u003eMarrakesh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eVARIEGATED · ENLARGE PHOTO\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"aur-swatch\" data-colour-code=\"4060\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/4865\/9993\/files\/MK50SC6-4060.png?v=1716365217\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photograph of 4060 - Silver Moon\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/4865\/9993\/files\/MK50SC6-4060.png?v=1716365217\" alt=\"Aurifil 50wt variegated cotton quilting thread 1300m large spool – 4060 Silver Moon\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aur-label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4060\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aur-name\"\u003eSilver Moon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eVARIEGATED · ENLARGE PHOTO\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"aur-swatch\" data-colour-code=\"3320\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/4865\/9993\/files\/MK50SC6-3320.png?v=1716365171\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photograph of 3320 - Light Spring Green\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/4865\/9993\/files\/MK50SC6-3320.png?v=1716365171\" alt=\"Aurifil 50wt variegated cotton quilting thread 1300m large spool – 3320 Light Spring Green\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aur-label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3320\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aur-name\"\u003eLight Spring Green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eVARIEGATED · ENLARGE PHOTO\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"aur-swatch\" data-colour-code=\"3840\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/4865\/9993\/files\/MK50SC6-3840.png?v=1716365186\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photograph of 3840 - French Lilac\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/4865\/9993\/files\/MK50SC6-3840.png?v=1716365186\" alt=\"Aurifil 50wt variegated cotton quilting thread 1300m large spool – 3840 French Lilac\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aur-label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3840\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aur-name\"\u003eFrench Lilac\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eVARIEGATED · ENLARGE PHOTO\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"aur-swatch\" data-colour-code=\"3852\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/4865\/9993\/files\/MK50SC6-3852.png?v=1716365189\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photograph of 3852 - Liberty\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/4865\/9993\/files\/MK50SC6-3852.png?v=1716365189\" alt=\"Aurifil 50wt variegated cotton quilting thread 1300m large spool – 3852 Liberty\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aur-label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3852\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aur-name\"\u003eLiberty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eVARIEGATED · ENLARGE PHOTO\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"aur-swatch\" data-colour-code=\"3920\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/4865\/9993\/files\/MK50SC6-3920.png?v=1716365198\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photograph of 3920 - Golden Glow\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/4865\/9993\/files\/MK50SC6-3920.png?v=1716365198\" alt=\"Aurifil 50wt variegated cotton quilting thread 1300m large spool – 3920 Golden Glow\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aur-label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3920\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aur-name\"\u003eGolden Glow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eVARIEGATED · ENLARGE PHOTO\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"aur-swatch\" data-colour-code=\"4647\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/4865\/9993\/files\/MK50SC6-4647.png?v=1716365260\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photograph of 4647 - Berrylicious\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/4865\/9993\/files\/MK50SC6-4647.png?v=1716365260\" alt=\"Aurifil 50wt variegated cotton quilting thread 1300m large spool – 4647 Berrylicious\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aur-label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4647\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aur-name\"\u003eBerrylicious\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eVARIEGATED · ENLARGE PHOTO\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"aur-swatch\" data-colour-code=\"4648\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/4865\/9993\/files\/MK50SC6-4648.png?v=1716365264\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photograph of 4648 - Desert Dawn\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/4865\/9993\/files\/MK50SC6-4648.png?v=1716365264\" alt=\"Aurifil 50wt variegated cotton quilting thread 1300m large spool – 4648 Desert Dawn\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aur-label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4648\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aur-name\"\u003eDesert Dawn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eVARIEGATED · ENLARGE PHOTO\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"aur-swatch\" data-colour-code=\"4650\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/4865\/9993\/files\/MK50SC6-4650.png?v=1716365273\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photograph of 4650 - Leaves\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/4865\/9993\/files\/MK50SC6-4650.png?v=1716365273\" alt=\"Aurifil 50wt variegated cotton quilting thread 1300m large spool – 4650 Leaves\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aur-label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4650\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aur-name\"\u003eLeaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eVARIEGATED · ENLARGE PHOTO\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"aur-swatch\" data-colour-code=\"4651\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/4865\/9993\/files\/MK50SC6-4651.png?v=1716365277\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photograph of 4651 - Bari\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/4865\/9993\/files\/MK50SC6-4651.png?v=1716365277\" alt=\"Aurifil 50wt variegated cotton quilting thread 1300m large spool – 4651 Bari\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aur-label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4651\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aur-name\"\u003eBari\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eVARIEGATED · ENLARGE PHOTO\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"aur-swatch\" data-colour-code=\"4654\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/4865\/9993\/files\/MK50SC6-4654.png?v=1716365290\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photograph of 4654 - Turquoise Foam\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/4865\/9993\/files\/MK50SC6-4654.png?v=1716365290\" alt=\"Aurifil 50wt variegated cotton quilting thread 1300m large spool – 4654 Turquoise Foam\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aur-label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4654\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aur-name\"\u003eTurquoise Foam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eVARIEGATED · ENLARGE PHOTO\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"aur-swatch\" data-colour-code=\"4656\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/4865\/9993\/files\/MK50SC6-4656.png?v=1716365298\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photograph of 4656 - Cinnamon Sugar\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/4865\/9993\/files\/MK50SC6-4656.png?v=1716365298\" alt=\"Aurifil 50wt variegated cotton quilting thread 1300m large spool – 4656 Cinnamon Sugar\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aur-label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4656\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aur-name\"\u003eCinnamon Sugar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eVARIEGATED · ENLARGE PHOTO\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"aur-swatch\" data-colour-code=\"4658\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/4865\/9993\/files\/MK50SC6-4658.png?v=1716365304\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photograph of 4658 - Limoni di Monterosso\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/4865\/9993\/files\/MK50SC6-4658.png?v=1716365304\" alt=\"Aurifil 50wt variegated cotton quilting thread 1300m large spool – 4658 Limoni di Monterosso\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aur-label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4658\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aur-name\"\u003eLimoni di Monterosso\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eVARIEGATED · ENLARGE PHOTO\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"aur-swatch\" data-colour-code=\"4663\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/4865\/9993\/files\/MK50SC6-4663.png?v=1716365321\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photograph of 4663 - Baby Blue Eyes\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/4865\/9993\/files\/MK50SC6-4663.png?v=1716365321\" alt=\"Aurifil 50wt variegated cotton quilting thread 1300m large spool – 4663 Baby Blue Eyes\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aur-label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4663\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aur-name\"\u003eBaby Blue Eyes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eVARIEGATED · ENLARGE PHOTO\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"aur-swatch\" data-colour-code=\"4664\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/9506\/1691\/products\/MK50SC6-4664.png?v=1673508832\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photograph of 4664 - Stonefields\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/9506\/1691\/products\/MK50SC6-4664.png?v=1673508832\" alt=\"Aurifil 50wt variegated cotton quilting thread 1300m large spool – 4664 Stonefields\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aur-label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4664\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aur-name\"\u003eStonefields\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eVARIEGATED · ENLARGE PHOTO\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"aur-swatch\" data-colour-code=\"4665\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/4865\/9993\/files\/MK50SC6-4665.png?v=1716365328\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photograph of 4665 - Graphite\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/4865\/9993\/files\/MK50SC6-4665.png?v=1716365328\" alt=\"Aurifil 50wt variegated cotton quilting thread 1300m large spool – 4665 Graphite\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aur-label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4665\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aur-name\"\u003eGraphite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eVARIEGATED · ENLARGE PHOTO\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"aur-swatch\" data-colour-code=\"4666\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/4865\/9993\/files\/MK50SC6-4666.png?v=1716365332\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photograph of 4666 - Biscotti\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/4865\/9993\/files\/MK50SC6-4666.png?v=1716365332\" alt=\"Aurifil 50wt variegated cotton quilting thread 1300m large spool – 4666 Biscotti\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aur-label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4666\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aur-name\"\u003eBiscotti\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eVARIEGATED · ENLARGE PHOTO\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"aur-swatch\" data-colour-code=\"4667\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/4865\/9993\/files\/MK50SC6-4667.png?v=1716365335\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photograph of 4667 - Nutty Nougat\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/4865\/9993\/files\/MK50SC6-4667.png?v=1716365335\" alt=\"Aurifil 50wt variegated cotton quilting thread 1300m large spool – 4667 Nutty Nougat\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aur-label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4667\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aur-name\"\u003eNutty Nougat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eVARIEGATED · ENLARGE PHOTO\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"aur-swatch\" data-colour-code=\"4670\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/4865\/9993\/files\/MK50SC6-4670.png?v=1716365346\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photograph of 4670 - Silver Fox\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/4865\/9993\/files\/MK50SC6-4670.png?v=1716365346\" alt=\"Aurifil 50wt variegated cotton quilting thread 1300m large spool – 4670 Silver Fox\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aur-label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4670\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aur-name\"\u003eSilver Fox\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eVARIEGATED · ENLARGE PHOTO\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"aur-swatch\" data-colour-code=\"4671\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/4865\/9993\/files\/MK50SC6-4671.png?v=1716365350\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Enlarge photograph of 4671 - Mocha Mousse\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/4865\/9993\/files\/MK50SC6-4671.png?v=1716365350\" alt=\"Aurifil 50wt variegated cotton quilting thread 1300m large spool – 4671 Mocha Mousse\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aur-label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4671\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aur-name\"\u003eMocha Mousse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eVARIEGATED · ENLARGE PHOTO\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cp class=\"aur-note\"\u003ePhotographs are a colour guide, not a guaranteed physical match. Screen settings, lighting and dye lots can affect appearance. Variegated shades change colour along their length; the section visible on a spool may differ. Check your selected variant for current availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"aur-section aur-two\" id=\"dsaur50-guide\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"aur-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"aur-kicker\"\u003eBefore you begin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA considered starting point.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart with an \u003cstrong\u003e80\/12 sharp or Microtex needle\u003c\/strong\u003e, adjusted for your fabric, technique and machine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAurifil 50wt can also be used in the bobbin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest the stitch and tension on your project layers before sewing the finished piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor longarm quilting, follow your machine’s needle-system guidance and test the setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aur-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"aur-kicker\"\u003eKeep the finish looking its best\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGentle care for variegated colour.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtect the changing colours with gentle care. Aurifil’s variegated care guide specifies:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash at a maximum of \u003cstrong\u003e30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not bleach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not tumble dry with warm air.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIron at a maximum of \u003cstrong\u003e110°C\u003c\/strong\u003e; steam is not recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways follow the most restrictive instructions for the thread, fabric and batting. Test a stitched sample before washing a finished piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aurifil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Aurifil-Swatch-Book_Vol-1-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eView Aurifil’s colour and care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"aur-section\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aur-kicker\"\u003eThe details at a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAurifil 50wt 1300m specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAurifil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRange\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCotton Mako 50wt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFibre\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Egyptian long-staple cotton\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50wt, 2-ply, mercerised\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1300 metres \/ approximately 1422 yards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge orange spool\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMade in\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eItaly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduct reference\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMK50SC6; colour identified by the four-digit shade code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSelection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 variegated shades\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSupplied\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne 1300m spool in the shade selected\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"aur-section aur-faq\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aur-kicker\"\u003eGood questions, clear answers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChoosing variegated thread\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does variegated mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe colour changes along the thread. Each shade has its own blend of tones, so a stitched line has a different character from one made with a solid colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill my stitching look exactly like the spool photo?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. A photograph shows the section of thread visible on the wound spool. The colours and their placement in your stitching depend on the starting point, stitch length, design, fabric and lighting. Test a sample before committing to a large area.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I use variegated thread for piecing?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 50wt thread is suitable for piecing, but most of the colour changes will be hidden in the seam. Choose it for visible stitching when you want the variegated effect; a solid shade may be a simpler choice for consistent, unobtrusive seams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this a large spool or a cone?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the 1300m large orange spool. Aurifil’s separate 5900m cone is a different format and is not supplied here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes variegated thread need different care?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Aurifil’s chart gives variegated shades more restrictive care than some solid dye groups. Follow the care guidance on this page and the most restrictive requirements of every material in the finished project.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"aur-section aur-end\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGive your quilting a changing colour story.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind the blend that complements your fabric, then let a stitched sample show you how it moves through your design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"aur-btn\" href=\"#dsaur50-colours\"\u003eBrowse 20 variegated shades\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- END SHOPIFY DESCRIPTION --\u003e","brand":"Aurifil","offers":[{"title":"3817 - Marrakesh","offer_id":48519277150429,"sku":"MK50SC6-3817","price":19.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4060 - Silver Moon","offer_id":48519277183197,"sku":"MK50SC6-4060","price":19.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3320 - Light Spring Green","offer_id":48519278657757,"sku":"MK50SC6-3320","price":19.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3840 - French Lilac","offer_id":48519278690525,"sku":"MK50SC6-3840","price":19.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3852 - Liberty","offer_id":48519278723293,"sku":"MK50SC6-3852","price":19.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3920 - Golden Glow","offer_id":48519278756061,"sku":"MK50SC6-3920","price":19.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4647 - Berrylicious","offer_id":48519278985437,"sku":"MK50SC6-4647","price":19.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4648 - Desert Dawn","offer_id":48519279018205,"sku":"MK50SC6-4648","price":19.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4650 - Leaves","offer_id":48519279050973,"sku":"MK50SC6-4650","price":19.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4651 - Bari","offer_id":48519279083741,"sku":"MK50SC6-4651","price":19.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4654 - Turquoise Foam","offer_id":48519279116509,"sku":"MK50SC6-4654","price":19.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4656 - Cinnamon Sugar","offer_id":48519279149277,"sku":"MK50SC6-4656","price":19.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4658 - Limoni di Monterosso","offer_id":48519279182045,"sku":"MK50SC6-4658","price":19.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4663 - Baby Blue Eyes","offer_id":48519279214813,"sku":"MK50SC6-4663","price":19.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4664 - Stonefields","offer_id":48519279247581,"sku":"MK50SC6-4664","price":19.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4665 - Graphite","offer_id":48519279280349,"sku":"MK50SC6-4665","price":19.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4666 - Biscotti","offer_id":48519279313117,"sku":"MK50SC6-4666","price":19.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4667 - Nutty Nougat","offer_id":48519279345885,"sku":"MK50SC6-4667","price":19.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4670 - Silver Fox","offer_id":48519279378653,"sku":"MK50SC6-4670","price":19.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4671 - Mocha Mousse","offer_id":48519279411421,"sku":"MK50SC6-4671","price":19.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/3324\/files\/aurifil-50wt-cotton-thread-1300m-4671.png?v=1788823751","url":"https:\/\/www.directsewing.co.nz\/products\/aurifil-50wt-variegated-cotton-thread-1300m","provider":"Direct Sewing Machines \u0026 Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}