Product Description
Light Sand from the Aurifil 8wt Collection
Subtle, sun-washed beige for soft definition and natural blends
Light Sand (2000) is a warm, creamy neutral with just a hint of beige—ideal for gentle outlines, background stitches, or when you want thread to blend beautifully into low-volume or light-toned fabrics. A staple in the Aurifil 8wt Collection, it brings understated elegance to handwork with its soft, sandy glow.
Aurifil’s 8wt thread is the thickest in their cotton range, made from 100% long-staple Egyptian Mako cotton. It’s mercerised for added sheen and strength, offering a silky-smooth alternative to traditional #8 Perle cotton—ideal for big stitch quilting, hand embroidery, visible mending, and Sashiko.
Light Sand is a go-to colour when you need contrast without boldness, especially in projects with tone-on-tone stitching or delicate motifs. It disappears gently into backgrounds but still holds texture and presence where needed—perfect for refined detail work or softly textured quilting lines.
Whether used for slow stitching or embellishing modern neutral quilts, this versatile shade performs effortlessly. It glides smoothly through cotton and linen fabrics, with far less tangling or lint than standard Perle threads. It’s also compatible with machine decorative stitching when using the right setup.
Choose Light Sand for handwork that whispers rather than shouts—a reliable, elegant neutral that brings warmth and polish to every stitch.
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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
