Aurifil Mako Cotton Thread - 50wt · Light Sand - 2000

A dependable little workhorse for the sewing basket.

Some sewing provisions earn their place through everyday usefulness, and Aurifil’s 50wt cotton thread is one of them.

Made from 100% cotton, this fine yet remarkably strong two-ply thread is a favorite for precision piecing, quilting, appliqué, and a variety of hand and machine sewing tasks. Its slender weight helps produce flat, crisp seams without unnecessary bulk, making it especially useful when accuracy matters.

Light Sand is a wonderfully versatile neutral that blends beautifully with many fabrics. It’s the sort of thread you’ll find yourself reaching for again and again.

Product Details

• Brand: Aurifil
• Thread: Mako Cotton, 50wt / 2-ply
• Fiber Content: 100% Cotton
• Color Name: Light Sand
• Color Number: 2000
• Length: 220 yards
• Spool: Signature orange Aurifil spool
• Suitable for precision piecing, quilting, appliqué, basting, and general sewing
• Recommended machine needle: 80/12 Microtex/Sharp, Universal, Quilting, or Denim, depending on the project

From the Mercantile

A personal favorite in my own sewing room. I appreciate how strong this thread is despite its fine weight, and how a single bobbin seems to last and last. Light Sand is one of those practical neutrals that makes itself useful in nearly every sewing basket.

Chosen for the maker who appreciates good materials and dependable results.

Made in Italy — crafted from premium Egyptian Mako cotton