Product Description
Canary from the Aurifil 8wt Collection
Pure sunshine in every stitch
Canary (2120) is a joyful, saturated yellow with a warm golden tone—perfect for brightening handwork with confident colour and cheerful vibrancy. Part of the Aurifil 8wt Collection, this thread is beloved by quilters and stitchers looking for bold thread that glides beautifully and delivers crisp stitch definition.
Aurifil’s 8wt thread is the heaviest 2-ply cotton in their range, made from 100% long-staple Egyptian Mako cotton and mercerised for extra sheen and durability. It offers a remarkably smooth, low-lint experience—making it an ideal upgrade from traditional Perle cotton for big stitch quilting, Sashiko, embroidery, and other expressive handwork.
Canary adds drama and detail whether stitched on cool greys, bold brights, or natural tones. Its golden yellow hue is especially striking when used to outline shapes, enhance texture, or draw attention to design elements in quilting or embellishment work. The sheen of this thread adds extra light reflection without overwhelming the surrounding fabric.
Unlike #8 Perle cotton, Aurifil 8wt has a softer feel, less lint, and a cleaner finish—qualities that reduce tangling and make stitching smoother and more enjoyable. It can also be used in decorative machine applications with proper adjustments.
Whether you’re adding sunshine to a patchwork block, illuminating hand embroidery, or creating contrast in a mixed media piece, Canary brings a spirited warmth to your creative work with poise and polish.
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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
