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THREADS BASIC

Cotton Mako' 50

This is the finest of the Mako' threads. The long staple Mako' cotton is very smooth, and strong. It is the favourite thread for detailed machine quilting. We recommend the Cotton Mako' Ne 50/2 for fine detailed machine quilting, to prevent bulky thread build up when you are stitching micro stipple. It is also perfect for invisible ditch stitching, as the thread disappears into the valley between the seams. We recommend that you try Cotton Mako' Ne 50/2 in the bobbin when you want the back of your work to be colour matched when quilting. 182 solid colours and 34 variegated colours available on 1300 metre (1422 yd) orange plastic spool holder.

machine quilting

Cotton Mako' 40

Ideal for Machine Quilting , it is a little heavier to show off the quilting stitches. This is the "universal" thread weight in the Mako' range, perfect for quilting, as it is a little finer than the Mako' 28 "Quilting" thread it is great for ditch stitching and fine detail work, while still having sufficient definition to look good when you want the thread and stitching to show. Available on 1000 metre (1094 yd)  green plastic spool holder. You can  also achieve great results in machine quilting with Cotton 28 and Aurilux polyester.

hand quilting

Cotton Mako' 28

This is a thicker thread and is  fantastic for hand quilting.  750 metre (820 yd)  spools of Ne28/2 Cotton Mako'  supplied on a grey spool holder . The long staple cotton fibres and mercerising treatment, given to all the Mako range, means that the heavier Mako 28 is strong enough to withstand the stress of hand quilting without needing to be glazed or waxed. This is a bonus as it means that the thread works with the needle rather than springing and twisting in every direction as you stitch.  You may also achieve great results in hand quilting with Cotton 40 and Cotton 12

decorative quilting

Cotton Mako' 12

If you wish to use a great decorative thread for your next project, ask for the Mako' 12 on the RED spool, as it is the thickest thread in the Mako' range. We suggest using it for country style hand quilting. A friend has been using the thread to hand quilt a creative design over the pieced centre of her quilt. She has used a larger stitch and this complements the ribbon embroidery and other embellishments that she has added to the quilt. You can also achieve great decorative quilting results with Cotton 28 and Wool 12

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