Thread weight is one way to measure the size of thread. Mettler's Silk Finish Cotton is available in 3 weights - 40, 50, or 60 weight.
40 weight is the heaviest, 50 falls in the middle, and 60 weight is the lightest Silk Finish cotton thread. (With thread weight, a larger number indicates a thinner thread). Each of these threads is a 2-ply 100% Egyptian cotton thread.
As the heaviest in the current line of Silk Finish threads, 40 weight cotton thread is ideal for machine quilting where you want the quilting to be prominent. Silk Finish 40 weight is available in 72 colors.
50 weight Silk Finish cotton is commonly used for both piecing and quilting. Available in 250 colors and 54 multi colors, 50 weight is the most popular of the 3 weights. With so many color options, finding the perfect color to quilt your project is easy. 50 weight Silk Finish cotton thread also makes an excellent machine embroidery thread for projects where you want to have the matte finish of cotton, but still have a soft sheen.
60 weight Silk Finish cotton is ideal for piecing intricate blocks. This thinner thread allows for the crispest seams in even the most detailed piecing project. 60 weight Silk Finish is also an excellent choice for machine quilting designs with intricate details, such as microstippling or pebbling projects. The fine thread allows you to add lots of stitches to a project without adding stiffness or bulk. Silk Finish 60 weight is available in 214 colors.
New in 2014 - you'll find that the spools and cones are color-coded for easy identification! 40 weight is found on brown spools, 50 weight on purple spools, and 60 weight on green spools! Look for these new color-coded spools at your local dealer.
You can download this handy quilt calculator to tell you how many spools of any of the Silk Finish cotton threads you need to quilt your project.
Also, check out our new iPad app which you can use to inventory your threads, print thread charts, or find a local dealer!
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