Aurifil's Mako Cotton thread in 50wt is the most versatile and popular cotton thread, perfect for quilting, English Paper Piecing (EPP), machine embroidery, applique, 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 1,422 yards (1000m). 50wt thread is a favorite for quilters as it holds tension consistently and is strong enough for quilting at high speeds. It is even smooth enough for hand quilting and mending. The long-staple cotton and mercerization guarantee that the thread doesn't catch on the fabric and jam up on itself. Heavy enough to secure your fabric together yet fine enough to be precise and delicate to melt into English Paper Piecing. Aurifil's wide variety of color choices makes color-matching projects a breeze. The 2020 Color Builders were designed to spotlight Italy's most vivid and colorful destinations. A capsule of 12 mini-collections, each including three large spools of the 50wt thread based on the location's primary color palette.