Aurifil Mako Cotton Thread is made from 100% long-staple Egyptian cotton and is known for its strength, smooth finish, and low lint. Whether you're piecing, quilting, appliqueing, or embroidering, there's an Aurifil weight to match your project.

We carry every color in the most popular sizes

• 50wt – Fine and versatile. Great for machine piecing and quilting. Available in 220yd and 1422yd spools, plus select 6452yd cones.
• 40wt – Slightly thicker for visible stitches in quilting or machine embroidery. All colors in 1094yd spools, with some 150yd and 5140yd sizes.
• 28wt – Bold, defined stitches for hand quilting, applique, and topstitching. Stocked in 820yd spools, with limited 100yd and 3609yd cones.
• 12wt – Heaviest weight. Ideal for Sashiko, redwork, and decorative stitching. All colors in 54yd spools, plus a few 1921yd cones.
• 80wt – Ultra-fine for hand applique and English paper piecing. All colors in 300yd spools.

Not sure which weight you need? Start with 50wt for everyday use, or go heavier/lighter depending on how much you want your stitches to show.