Aurifil’s 100% Egyptian Cotton 12wt/2ply thread is spun on a red spool. Being the heaviest weight thread that Aurifil offers, it is excellent for hand applique, hand embroidery, hand quilting, cross-stitching, machine embroidery, handmade lace, machine applique, blanket stitch, machine embroidery, lower looper serging, longarm quilting, and much more! Mako Cotton Thread is a 2-ply, long-staple Egyptian Cotton that has been mercerized to strengthen the thread and give it a lustrous sheen. Aurifil Mako Cotton Thread is available in a wide variety of colors, and each spool contains 356 yards (325.52m).

Choosing a coordinating color of 12wt thread is a fantastic way to add texture and dimension to your fiber art! When using 12wt thread by machine, Aurifil recommends using a much lighter thread in the bobbin, like the 40wt, along with a larger needle, such as a 90/14-100/16 topstitching needle.