{"product_id":"aurifil-mako-cotton-thread-solid-50wt-1422yds-baby-pink-a1050-2423","title":"Aurifil Mako Cotton Thread Solid 50wt 1422yds Baby Pink A1050-2423","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAurifil Mako Cotton Thread Solid 50wt 1422yds – Baby Pink A1050-2423\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAurifil’s 50wt\/2ply Mako cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e is the brand’s most versatile and most popular thread, wound on the iconic orange spool. This Baby Pink shade (A1050-2423) is a soft, sweet pink that works beautifully for piecing, quilting, applique, and decorative stitching on baby quilts, apparel, and feminine projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 50wt thread is strong, thin, and low-lint, resulting in remarkably flat and crisp seams. It glides smoothly through your machine and is suitable for both domestic and longarm use, making it a go-to choice for everything from subtle quilting and topstitching to dense background designs and fine machine embroidery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAurifil Mako 50wt\/2ply 100% cotton thread on orange spool\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eColor: Baby Pink (A1050-2423)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStrong, thin, low-lint thread for flat seams and clean stitches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIdeal for piecing, subtle quilting, and topstitching\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExcellent for Needle Turn Applique and English Paper Piecing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAlso suitable for bobbin and machine lace, machine applique (straight, zigzag, blind hem, blanket stitch), machine embroidery, dense quilting, and micro quilting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBrand\/Vendor: Aurifil USA, Inc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProduct: Mako Cotton Thread Solid\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThread weight: 50wt \/ 2ply\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFiber content: 100% cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eColor: Baby Pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLength: 1422 yards (1300 m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRecommended needle sizes: 80\/12 Microtex\/Sharp, Universal, Quilting, or Denim (50wt in the bobbin); 4.0 Longarm needle (50wt in the bobbin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCategory: Quilting Thread \/ Thread \u0026amp; Floss\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSKU: A1050-2423\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBarcode: 0999990200876\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePiecing and quilting baby quilts and pastel projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSubtle topstitching and applique on light and medium fabrics\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eQuilters and sewists building a core palette of Aurifil 50wt cotton threads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What needle should I use with Aurifil 50wt thread?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Aurifil recommends an 80\/12 Microtex\/Sharp, Universal, Quilting, or Denim needle for most quilting cottons, and a 4.0 Longarm needle when using 50wt in the bobbin on a longarm machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this thread suitable for both piecing and quilting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Yes. 50wt Mako cotton is excellent for precise piecing as well as subtle quilting, dense background designs, and micro quilting on domestic and longarm machines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I use this color for machine embroidery?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Yes. Aurifil 50wt works very well for fine, matte-finish machine embroidery, outline designs, and delicate details, especially when you want a softer look than rayon or polyester.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Aurifil USA, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48821072036092,"sku":"A1050-2423","price":30.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/7542\/8348\/files\/81OVRPpQWkL._AC_SY300_SX300_QL70_FMwebp.webp?v=1772621266","url":"https:\/\/californiarts.com\/products\/aurifil-mako-cotton-thread-solid-50wt-1422yds-baby-pink-a1050-2423","provider":"Californiarts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}