Links to other pages about Aurifil Threads:
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Links to other pages about Aurifil Threads: |
| See stitched up examples of the threads
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Follow the links to find the answers to these frequently asked questions about using Aurifil threads:-
How many spools of thread will I need to quilt my quilt?
How can I stop the Aurilux thread from slipping off the spool?
How can I identify the thread colour?
How can I identify the thread weight?
How can I keep the thread tails tidy on the spool?
What do Machine Quilters have to say about Aurifil?
How can I use Aurifil thread on my commercial Quilting Machine?
How do I stop the thread slipping off the Aurilux spools?
All shiny polyester & rayon threads have a tendency to slip and fall off the spool rather than feeding off smoothly. This can cause the stitches to loop and the thread to catch on the thread guides.
To prevent this, lightly wrap a strip of plastic wrap (yes ... common kitchen wrap such as gladwrap) around the spool leaving the thread free to feed from the top of the spool.
How can I identify the spool colour?
There should be a 4 digit colour code number printed on the base of each spool.
How can I easily identify the thread weight?
Each Aurifil thread is packaged on a coloured spool coded according to thread weight:
| Red Spools | Ne12 Cotton Mako' |
| Ne 12 Lana wool blend | |
| Grey spools: | Ne 28 Cotton Mako' |
| Orange spools: | Ne 50 Cotton Mako' |
| Green spools | Ne 40 Cotton Mako' |
| White spools | Ne 36 Aurilux |
How can I keep the thread tails tidy on the spool?
The base of the spool holder is designed to click on & off the spool shaft and can be used to lock the thread tail in place to prevent the spool unravelling.
More pages of information about using Aurifil thread specifically on hand guided Quilting Machines:
What do Machine Quilters have to say about Aurifil?
How can I use Aurifil thread on my commercial Quilting Machine?
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