Aurifil Mako Cotton Quilting Thread is a quality embroidery thread from Italy. Quilters use this thread for hand and machine applique, hand and machine piecing, lace work, machine embroidery, long arm quiling and machine quilting. This 50wt cotton thread is a thinner thread than the standard 40wt thread for quilting, but if you want your stitches to blend into your work rather than standing out than this is the thread for you. It comes in a huge color range. 1,422 Yards. 50wt.