Aurifil thread is made in Italy from the finest Egyptian cotton in the world and can be used for hand and machine sewing. The 50wt thread is Aurifil's most versatile and popular thread ideal for a wide range of quilting purposes. The 80wt thread is the perfect fine thread for techniques such as hand applique and English paper piecing. Aurifil's heaviest thread, the 12wt, is excellent for hand embroidery, creative stitching, Sashiko, big stitch quilting, and more!