Flatter piecing
The fine 50wt profile keeps thread bulk down in seams, making it a useful choice for patchwork blocks and detailed piecing.
Aurifil · Made for the detailsFine cotton thread.
Fine cotton thread.
A palette for every quilt.
Aurifil 50wt cotton thread brings a fine finish to piecing and quilting. Choose from 113 solid shades, from useful neutrals to saturated colour, in the generous 1300m large-spool format.
Made in Italy from 100% Egyptian long-staple cotton, with a smooth, mercerised finish.
Natural White
Dove
Muslin
Three useful neutrals from the solid range.
Each purchase supplies one spool in your selected shade.
50wt / 2-plyFine cotton thread
100% cottonEgyptian long-staple fibre
1300 metresLarge orange spool
113 shadesSolid colours
Looking for changing colour through your stitching? Explore Aurifil 50wt variegated colours.
Fine thread. Thoughtful finishing.
Quiet quilting detail
Choose a close colour match for understated quilting or a contrasting solid shade when you want a clear, consistent stitch colour.
Small stitches, carefully placed
Well suited to English paper piecing and hand or machine appliqué, where a fine thread helps the fabric remain the focus.
Cotton quality, made in Italy.
Aurifil’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.
The 1300m format gives you a generous working length for repeated blocks, ongoing projects and favourite shades worth keeping close to your machine.
Explore 113 solid Aurifil shades.
Whites, quiet neutrals and rich colour, grouped into families for easier comparison. Select a photograph to open that exact existing shade in the product options.
For a subtle seam, compare the thread with your fabric in natural light. For visible quilting, look for a deliberate contrast. Keep the four-digit shade code for your next project or reorder.
Whites, creams & light neutrals 15 shades
Greys & black 21 shades
2692Black
1158Medium Grey
1246Dark Grey
2600Dove
2605Grey
2606Mist
2610Light Blue Grey
2615Aluminium
2620Stainless Steel
4241Very Dark Grey
5004Grey Smoke
5021Light Grey
2630Dark Pewter
2612Arctic Sky
2847Bright Grey Blue
6724Moonshine
6725Moondust
6726Airstream
6730Steampunk
6732Earl Grey
6727Xanadu
Beige, brown & earth tones 14 shades
Yellow, orange & peach 10 shades
Red, pink & rose 15 shades
Purple & lavender 6 shades
Blue & navy 11 shades
Green, teal & aqua 21 shades
2890Very Dark Grass Green
2900Light Khaki Green
2905Army Green
1114Grass Green
1148Light Jade
1231Spring Green
2805Light Grey Turquoise
2815Teal
2840Loden Green
2843Light Grey Green
2846Iceberg
2865Emerald
2886Light Avocado
2902Light Laurel Green
4026Forest Green
4093Jade
4182Dark Turquoise
5020Light Military Green
2810Turquoise
2870Green
5006Light Turquoise
Photographs are a colour guide, not a guaranteed physical match. Screen settings, lighting and dye lots can affect appearance. Check your selected variant for current availability.
Before you begin
A considered starting point.
- Start with an 80/12 sharp or Microtex needle, adjusted for your fabric, technique and machine.
- Aurifil 50wt can also be used in the bobbin.
- Test the stitch and tension on your project layers before sewing the finished piece.
- For longarm quilting, follow your machine’s needle-system guidance and test the setup.
Keep the finish looking its best
Care follows the colour.
Care instructions depend on the shade’s dye group; not all solid colours share the same wash and bleach guidance.
Check your four-digit shade code against Aurifil’s colour and care guide, then follow the most restrictive instructions for the thread, fabric and batting. Test a stitched sample before washing the finished piece.
View Aurifil’s colour and care guideAurifil 50wt 1300m specifications
| Brand | Aurifil |
|---|---|
| Range | Cotton Mako 50wt |
| Fibre | 100% Egyptian long-staple cotton |
| Construction | 50wt, 2-ply, mercerised |
| Length | 1300 metres / approximately 1422 yards |
| Format | Large orange spool |
| Made in | Italy |
| Product reference | MK50SC6; colour identified by the four-digit shade code |
| Selection | 113 solid colours |
| Supplied | One 1300m spool in the shade selected |
Choosing your solid colour
Is 50wt suitable for piecing and quilting?
Yes. It is a fine option for patchwork piecing and understated quilting, as well as English paper piecing and appliqué. A heavier thread may be preferable when you want a more pronounced decorative line.
Which neutral should I choose?
Compare a few shades with your fabric in natural light. Natural White 2021, Muslin 2311 and Dove 2600 offer different starting points; a short test seam is more useful than choosing from a screen alone.
Does a solid colour stay the same along the thread?
A solid shade is designed as a single colour, unlike a variegated thread that changes colour along its length. Lighting, screen settings and dye lots can still affect perceived colour.
Is this a large spool or a cone?
This is the 1300m large orange spool. Aurifil’s separate 5900m cone is a different format and is not supplied here.
How do I find the thread end?
Aurifil’s large spool has a removable base. Gently twist and remove it to release the thread end, then replace it before use.
Choose a colour that belongs in your quilt.
Start with a quiet neutral or a confident colour. Match your fabric, plan your finish and keep the shade code close for next time.
Browse 113 solid colours