Product Description
Thread Collection: The Dolomite Greens
Verdant Visions for the Artisan
Nestled within the splendor of the Italian Alps, the Dolomite Thread Collection captures the essence of alpine tranquility. Each spool of 100% MAKO Egyptian Cotton, with a delicate 50 weight 2ply, is dyed to embody the lush greenery of this majestic landscape, offering a serene palette for your projects.
Alpine Elegance in Every Spool
Feel the alpine breeze as you select from three spools of harmonious greens. From the soft whisper of spring leaves to the rich depth of pine forests, these threads blend seamlessly into your quilting canvas, echoing the diverse tones of Italy’s mountainous splendor.
Craftsmanship as Timeless as the Mountains
With threads as durable as they are beautiful, the Dolomite Collection is a staple for those who seek the intersection of quality and elegance. Quilters, crafters, and textile artists will find these spools to be reliable allies in bringing their vision to life, stitch by meticulous stitch.
Other Details
3 Large Spools, 1300 metres (1422 yards) each
Aurifil’s 50wt/2ply thread is their most versatile and most popular Cotton thread. It is available in all 270 of their Cotton colors, and is wound on our iconic orange spool.
The 50wt is strong and thin, and results in remarkably flat and crisp seams. While it is wonderful for piecing, subtle quilting & topstitching, and English Paper Piecing it also works incredibly well for Needle Turn Applique, Bobbin and Machine Lace, Machine Applique (Straight Stitch, ZigZag, Blind Hem and Blanket Stitch,) Machine Embroidery, Dense Machine Quilting, Subtle Machine and Longarm Quilting, Basting, Whole Cloth and Micro Quilting, and Dense Background Designs.
Bobbin: Aurifil 50wt for Domestic and Longarm machines.
Needle: 70/10 or 80/12 Microtex/Sharp, Universal, Quilting, or Denim Needle for Domestic machines || 4.0 Needle for Longarm Machines.
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