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The Quilter's Choice for Generations


"I have been long arm quilting with American & Efird Signature 40 wt thread since 1995 and have loved it, and am happy to be doing my part to keep a 127 year old industry alive and well in North Carolina."

Bonnie Hunter
Author, Teacher, Quilter
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Signature®, with its three different weights of 40, 50, and 60, was designed to handle all of your quilting needs from imaginative free motion to meticulous heirloom sewing.

Proudly processed for more than two decades in North Carolina, U.S.A.







signature cotton quilting thread 40

Weight: 40

Fiber Content: 3 ply extra long staple, mercerized cotton

Yardage: Mini king spool (700 yds)
Cone (3000 yds & 6000 yds)
Precision wound bobbin Style L (55 yds) & Style M (91 yds)

Shades: Mini king spool 96 solid colors / 54 variegated colors
Cone (3000 yds) 76 solid colors / 54 variegated colors
Cone (6000 yds) 5 solid colors
Precision wound bobbin 36 solid colors

Recommended Needle Size: 90/14

Uses: Piecing, free motion quilting, bobbinfill, embellishment stitchwork and accent seams.

Benefits: 100% natural cotton, low lint, works well at high speeds, exceptional strength, great for adding dimension and texture, extensive range of vibrant colors.

signature cotton quilting thread 50

Weight: 50

Fiber Content: 3 ply extra long staple, mercerized cotton

Yardage: Mini king spool (700 yds)

Shades: 150 colors

Recommended Needle Size: 80/12

Uses: Piecing, quilt tops, appliqué, construction seams, and sewing.

Benefits: 100% natural cotton, low lint, strong and smooth seams without being bulky, expanded color palette.

signature cotton quilting thread 60

Weight: 60

Fiber Content: 3 ply extra long staple, mercerized cotton

Yardage: Mini king spool (1100 yds)

Shades: 25 solid colors

Recommended Needle Size: 75/11

Uses: Bobbinfill, heirloom sewing, quilt binding, micro stippling, and pin tucking.

Benefits: 100% natural cotton, low lint, strong for its weight, great with delicate and lightweight fabrics.


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