Product Description
Apricot from the Aurifil 8wt Collection
A soft citrus glow for bold, expressive handwork
Apricot (2205) brings a gentle burst of warmth to your stitching, offering a light peachy tone with golden undertones. As part of the Aurifil 8wt Collection, this thread is ideal for quilters, embroiderers, and textile artists who love the presence of a thicker thread but prefer the refined handling of mercerised cotton.
Aurifil’s 8wt thread is made from 100% long-staple Egyptian Mako cotton and is the heaviest 2-ply thread in their range. It glides smoothly through fabric with a beautifully consistent twist and low lint, making it a popular alternative to traditional Perle cotton for big stitch quilting, sashiko, and hand embroidery.
The subtle sheen and silky softness of Apricot create a luminous finish that enhances detail without overwhelming your fabric. Use it to highlight structural elements in hand quilting or to define motifs with clarity and charm in decorative embroidery. It’s equally suited to embellishing bags, cushions, or wall art with a natural, sunlit tone that blends easily across warm colour palettes.
Compared to #8 Perle cotton, Aurifil 8wt offers a smoother, more elegant stitching experience. Its premium mercerisation and low-lint finish mean cleaner hands, clearer stitches, and reduced tangling—qualities appreciated by hand stitchers and machine embellishers alike (with appropriate needle adjustments).
Whether you're outlining applique, creating texture, or simply adding a quiet shimmer to your next quilt, Apricot provides warmth and softness in equal measure. A versatile staple for every thoughtful maker.
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Other Details
Best Used For: Hand Embroidery, Hand Quilting, Cross Stitch, Hand Embellishment, Decorative Stitching
Recommended Hand Needles: Crewel Size 5 / Tapestry Size 24 or 26
Washing Instructions:
- Machine wash in cold to warm water - no more than 70C / 160F
- Tumble dry at low to no heat
- Iron on low heat
- Can be laundered with bleach (if necessary) in cold water only
