Product Catalog & Resource Guide
WHAT MAKES Superior Threads Superior?
SUPERIOR STITCHABILITY. Quilters and sewists alike choose Superior Threads because they want to stitch beautiful quilts and projects.
In addition to our high-quality threads, needles, and notions, we’re leaders in thread and needle education. We can guide you to make the right thread choices for your projects. Do you have a question about which type of thread or needle to use for a project, wondering which thread weight to choose, are you having tension trouble, or do you want to see a specific type of thread in action? You can access our free educational articles, video demonstrations, and thread guides 24/7 in our online education center at SuperiorThreads.com.
Follow our lead and learn how to use tools efficiently and effectively. Simple improvements, such as adjusting tension, matching the right needle size to the top thread, and using compatible bobbin thread will make a noticeable impact on stitch quality and contribute to your overall success.
With so many thread and needle options available, it’s easy to become overwhelmed with all the choices. Check out our Thread Guide on p. 24 for a list of specific use recommendations and tips for stitching.
Whether a quilt is made for a competition, a gift for a grandchild, or charity, our threads, needles, and notions will help you craft a personal work of art.
Bottom Line™
Bottom Line is a superior bobbin thread that shows off by not showing at all. This 2-ply, 60-weight polyester thread is available in over 50 solid colors and is suitable for any type of sewing on home or longarm machines. Bottom Line lightweight thread glides through layers of fabrics and leaves no trace of lint. It blends so well, it is near-invisible for appliqué and binding. Quilters especially love it for micro-stippling and English Paper Piecing. It can even be used for lace.
• For home machines, we recommend a Top Stitch #70/10 needle and a 4.0 to 5.0 tension.
• Bottom Line pairs well with itself for bobbin thread.
Charlotte’s Fusible Web™
Is it thread or is it glue? It’s fusible thread that will change the way you adhere your appliqué shapes! This 100% nylon thread fuses without the stiffness of adhesive web. Charlotte’s Fusible Web is a great alternative to fusible appliqué, especially when multiple layers are involved. It also works in the looper of your serger to hold down your binding while you sew!
• Designed primarily for bobbin use, but it can also be used in the bottom looper of your serger.
• If used as top thread, it will melt to your iron when pressed.
Fantastico™
Let your quilting take center stage with the bold variegated colors of Fantastico. This 2-ply, 40-weight, trilobal polyester is available in over 100 variegated color blends and is suitable for any type of sewing on home or longarm machines. Fantastico is a high-strength, high-sheen polyester thread with colors changing every inch, making it perfect for embroidery, quilting, and decorative stitching. What makes this thread even more fantastic is it has been ‘heat set’ in processing which eliminates shrinkage, unlike other high-tenacity trilobal polyesters.
• For home machines, we recommend a Topstitch #90/14 needle and a 3.0 to 4.0 tension.
• Fantastico pairs well with Bottom Line for bobbin thread.
• Sound familiar? Fantastico is the variegated color version of Magnifico.
Glitter™
Shine a spotlight on your quilting with Glitter. This flat, 4-ply, thread is twice as strong as other mylar threads and is available in over 20 solid and variegated colors. Glitter is made from a thin layer of mylar and is suitable for any type of sewing on home or longarm machines. It’s great to add a little bling to your quilting. Use it to create depth in decorative stitching, such as highlights on water.
• A very loose top tension and a larger needle is recommended when sewing with Glitter. For home machines, we recommend a Topstitch #90/14 needle and reduce the top tension to 1.0
• Glitter pairs well with Bottom Line for bobbin thread.
Kimono Silk™
The luxury of fine silk stitching that almost vanishes from sight. Kimono Silk is a 2-ply, 100-weight extra-fine 100% premium multifilament silk thread is available in over 70 solid colors and is suitable for sewing on home or longarm machines. It’s often compared to MicroQuilter and is an excellent choice when using a silk stitching design, such as lacework or detail quilting. This thread is ideal for hand and invisible machine appliqué and for fill work.
• For home machines, we recommend a Microtex #60/8 appliqué needle or a Topstitch #70/10 quilting needle with a 2.0 to 4.0 top tension.
• Kimono Silk pairs well with Bottom Line or itself for bobbin thread.
King Tut™
Just like royal King Tut’s tomb, this popular thread is known as a real gem. This 3-ply, 40-weight, certified Egyptian-grown, extra-long staple cotton thread is available in over 140 variegated and solid colors, and is suitable for any type of sewing including hand quilting and home or longarm machines. King Tut is the top choice in cotton for visible stitches in quilting. Along with its workhorse durability, King Tut is known to have extremely low lint, thanks to the finest spinning, twisting, and finishing techniques that go into this Superior Thread.
• For home machines, we recommend a Topstitch #90/14 needle and 3.0 to 4.0 tension.
• King Tut pairs well with Bottom Line or MasterPiece for bobbin thread.
Magnifico™
Magnifico boasts colors as bright as your quilting ideas. This 2-ply, 40-weight, trilobal polyester is available in over 180 solid-color blends and is built for speed. It’s suitable for any type of sewing on home or longarm machines. Magnifico is an extra-strength, extra-sheen polyester thread perfect for embroidery, quilting, and decorative stitching. It has been heat set in processing, which eliminates shrinkage, unlike other high-tenacity trilobal polyesters.
• For home machines, we recommend a Topstitch #90/14 needle and a 3.0 to 4.0 tension.
• Magnifico pairs well with Bottom Line for bobbin thread.
• Sound familiar? Magnifico is the solid-color version of Fantastico.
MasterPiece™
MasterPiece will help you complete your own unique work of art. A 3-ply, 50-weight certified Egyptian-grown, extra-long staple cotton thread, similar to King Tut but lighter in weight. Available in over 50 solid colors. MasterPiece is suitable for piecework, sewing, and quilting on home or longarm machines. MasterPiece is a strong, low-lint cotton thread that doesn’t add bulk to your seams. The fine cotton fibers help grab the fabric and create a tight stitch, even while stitching at high speeds. Its fine matte finish allows MasterPiece to blend well, making it a fantastic choice for a top thread and/or bobbin thread.
• From the factory, all domestic machines are pre-set for 50-weight threads, which includes MasterPiece. For home machines, we recommend a Topstitch #80/12 needle and 2.0 to 3.0 tension.
• MasterPiece pairs well with Bottom Line or itself for bobbin thread.
MicroQuilter™
MicroQuilter offers strength that you’ll certainly notice but not necessarily see. This 2-ply, 100-weight, extra-fine polyester thread is available in over 20 solid colors and is suitable for sewing on home or longarm machines. MicroQuilter was designed for invisible machine appliqué, micro quilting, fill work, and stitch in the ditch. It is an extremely fine thread that can be sewn with a very small needle, rendering the thread virtually invisible. MicroQuilter is noticeably strong, especially considering its thin diameter and is the preferred thread for micro stippling and miniatures.
• For home machines we recommend a Microtex #60/8 needle for appliqué and a Topstitch #70/10 for quilting with 3.0 to 4.0 tension.
• MicroQuilter pairs well with Bottom Line or itself for bobbin thread.
• Similar to using Kimono Silk.
Sewing Quilting Machine Embroidery
MonoPoly™
Meet the ideal thread for invisible appliqué and quilting when stitches aren’t meant to be seen. MonoPoly is a 2-ply, 100-weight, monofilament polyester thread, available in two solid colors; smoke for dark fabrics, and clear for light fabrics. This reducedsheen monofilament polyester is the best choice when it comes to invisible threads and is suitable for any type of sewing on a home or longarm machine.
• For home machines, we recommend a Microtex #60/8 appliqué needle or a Topstitch #70/10 quilting needle with a top tension of 1.5 to 3.0.
• MonoPoly pairs well with Bottom Line, MicroQuilter, or itself for bobbin thread.
OMNI™
The universal thread that goes the distance. OMNI is a 2-ply, 40-weight poly-wrapped poly-core thread is available in over 150 solid colors. It’s built to withstand the rigor of high speeds on home or longarm machines. OMNI has become a fan favorite and the go-to thread for longarm quilters. Due to its strength, you’ll spend more time quilting with far fewer interruptions of broken threads and skipped stitches.
• For home machines, we recommend a Topstitch #90/14 needle and a 4.0 to 5.0 tension.
• OMNI pairs well with Bottom Line for bobbin thread.
• Sound familiar? OMNI-V shares the same fiber composition and benefits of OMNI and is available in more than 50 variegated color blends.
OMNI-V™
Get the strength and quality you love from OMNI in variegated colors. This 2-ply, 40-weight poly-wrapped poly-core thread is built to withstand the rigor of high speeds on home or longarm machines. OMNI-V is dyed in more than 50 variegated color blends with a one-inch color change. Gorgeous color combinations, low lint, and a subtle matte finish make OMNI-V an excellent quilting thread.
• For home machines, we recommend a Topstitch #90/14 needle and a 4.0 to 5.0 tension.
• OMNI-V pairs well with Bottom Line for bobbin thread.
• Sound familiar? OMNI shares the same fiber composition and benefits of OMNI-V and is available in 150 solid colors.
Polyarn™
Flex, stretch, and kick your project into gear. Polyarn is a 2-ply, 26-weight, wooly-like textured polyester thread that’s available in over 30 solid colors. It’s a great sewing thread for sergers and overlock stitching. Polyarn has wonderful elasticity, recovery, and flexibility which makes it the top choice for garment construction. With its excellent coverage, Polyarn can be used for simple hems or fancy stitching. Its colorfast thread can be commercially laundered without the risk of fading.
• For needle usage, we recommend loopers.
Quilter’s Silk
Silky as it is strong, soft as it is heavy. Quilter’s Silk is a 3-ply, 16-weight, filament silk specialty thread, available in over 15 solid colors and designed for hand or home machine stitching. It’s a heavy, strong thread that’s commonly used for decorative topstitching, and can also be used for beading.
• For home machines, we recommend a Topstitch #100/16 needle with a tension of 4.0 to 5.0.
• Quilter’s Silk pairs well with Bottom Line for bobbin thread.
Razzle Dazzle™
The boldest thread in the Superior line, Razzle Dazzle insists on being the star. It’s a thick, 8-weight polyester thread that’s perfect for bobbinwork, couching, and reverse quilting. Razzle Dazzle is available in over 20 colors, and is iron- and dryer-safe on medium heat.
• Wind slowly on your bobbin and machine quilt from the back
• Too thick for the eye of traditional topstitching needles, this thread is designed for decorative serging, couching, and bobbinwork.
Sergin’ General™
Simply put, Sergin’ General is the cleanest serger thread on the market. It’s a 2-ply, 40-weight poly-wrapped, poly-core thread, that’s available in over 30 solid colors that were chosen specifically for their blending tones. The excellent strength and elongation of Sergin’ General provides smooth stitches with less puckering.
• For sergers, we recommend using a #75/11 or #80/12 needle with a 4.0 to 5.0 tension.
Sew Complete™
An everyday thread that’s always up to the task. Sew Complete is a 2-ply, 50-weight poly-wrapped poly-core thread. It’s available in over 20 solid colors and is suitable for everyday or garment sewing on home machines. Sew Complete provides easy sewing with smooth stitches that nestle beautifully into your seams. This fine thread is also a wonderful choice for pairing with other threads as a bobbin thread.
• From the factory, all domestic machines are pre-set for 50-weight threads, which includes Sew Complete. For home machines, we recommend a Topstitch #80/12 needle with a 4.0 to 5.0 tension.
• Sew Complete pairs well with Bottom Line or itself for bobbin thread.
Sew Sassy™
Loud and proud, Sew Sassy is a big and bold choice you can see from across the room. This 3-ply, 12-weight, polyester thread is available in over 30 solid colors and is designed for both machine stitching and hand stitching applications. Sew Sassy is a creative quilter’s dream thread thanks to its vibrant colors and thick, strong composition.
• For home machines, we recommend a Topstitch #100/16 needle with a 2.0 to 3.0 tension.
• Sew Sassy pairs well with Bottom Line or MasterPiece for bobbin thread.
So Fine!™
Blending in never felt so fine. So Fine! is an all-purpose, 3-ply, 50-weight, filament polyester thread, available in over 130 solid colors and is suitable for any type of sewing on a home or longarm machine when you want your thread to be subtle. So Fine! is a smooth, lint-free, matte-finish blending thread. It can also be used as a bobbin thread and the cones are compatible with all sergers.
• From the factory, all domestic machines are pre-set for 50-weight threads, including So Fine! For home machines, we recommend a Topstitch #80/12 needle with a 4.0 to 5.0 tension.
• So Fine! pairs well with Bottom Line or itself for bobbin thread.
Super Bobs Cotton™
Super Bobs Cotton are prewound bobbins that are wound with MasterPiece thread. They are 50 wt., 2-ply Egyptian-grown extra long staple cotton thread. Designed for quilting, sewing, and appliqué. Available in Class 15 and L-Style by the dozen and in special 25-bobbin collection sets.
• From the factory, all domestic machines are pre-set for 50-weight threads, which includes Super Bobs Cotton. For home machines, we recommend a Topstitch #80/12 needle and 2.0 to 3.0 tension.
Super Bobs Poly™
A superior bobbin thread that shows off by not showing at all. Super Bobs Poly pre-wound bobbins are wound with 2-ply, 60-weight polyester thread and are fantastic for quilting, sewing, and machine embroidery. Available in over 20 colors and in Class 15, L-Style, and M-Style, you’ll love the quality and convenience of the 12-pack tubes, color assortment L-Style donut, or 72-pack boxes.
• For home machines, we recommend a Top Stitch #70/10 needle and a 4.0 to 5.0 tension.
Superior Metallics™
The game-changing metallic thread that gave Superior Threads its name. Metallics are the fabled thread that started it all. Superior Thread’s Metallics created a new standard in thread quality, allowing sewists to create beautiful designs without sacrificing thread quality. This is a 40-weight metallic thread that’s available in over 20 solid colors and 2 variegated, suitable for sewing on home and longarm machines. Metallics are vibrant and shiny, but not over the top. They create beautiful designs in embroidery, quilting, decorative stitching, and even lace.
• For home machines, we recommend a Topstitch #90/14 needle with a top tension of 1.0 to 1.5.
• Superior Metallics pairs well with Bottom Line for bobbin thread.
Superior PIMA™
Superior PIMA is a 2-ply, 50 weight cotton thread that’s a fantastic choice for piecing, quilting, and general sewing. Superior PIMA is made from American-grown pima cotton. It’s available in 50 colors, and is suitable for use as a top thread and/or bobbin thread. Being 2-ply, Superior PIMA gives you less bulk in your seams.
• From the factory, all domestic machines are pre-set for 50-weight threads, which includes PIMA. For home machines, we recommend a Topstitch #80/12 needle and 2.0 to 3.0 tension.
• Superior PIMA pairs well with Bottom Line or itself for bobbin thread.
Superior Spirit™
Choose one of the over 30 variegated or solid color options to match school or team colors and stitch a quilt for your favorite athlete or fan. Superior Spirit is a 3-ply, 40-weight polyester thread that’s designed for sewing, serging, quilting, and machine embroidery. Superior Spirit is a variegated, lint-free, matte-finish, smooth thread. Perfect for T-shirt quilts or embroideries.
• For home machines, we recommend a Topstitch #90/14 needle with a top tension of 3.0 to 4.0.
• Superior Spirit pairs well with Bottom Line or So Fine! for bobbin thread.
Tiara Silk
The crown jewel of sheen and lustre. Tiara Silk is a 2-ply, 50-weight, filament silk thread that’s available in over 15 variegated colors that change every inch. It’s best used on home machines for quilting and decorative stitching, and has a silky, smooth finish.
• From the factory, all domestic machines are pre-set for 50-weight threads, which includes Tiara Silk. For home machines, we recommend a Topstitch #80/12 needle with a tension of 4.0 to 5.0.
• Tiara Silk pairs well with Bottom Line for bobbin thread.
Tire Silk
A naturally bright thread with bold performance that never tires. Tire Silk is a 3-ply thread available in 3 weights: 50-wt., 30-wt., and 16-wt.
Tire Silk #50 - Designed for quilting, machine embroidery, and general sewing. Available in over 30 solid colors. It is best used when the thread is meant to blend more than to be the focus. This thread won’t add bulk at the seams.
• For home machines, we recommend a Topstitch #80/12 needle with a 4.0 to 5.0 tension.
• Tire Silk #50 pairs well with Bottom Line for bobbin thread.
Tire Silk #30 - Designed for use on home machines. Available in over 20 solid colors. This thread is commonly used for bold design in quilting and topstitching applications where the thread is meant to be prominent.
• For home machines, we recommend a Topstitch #100/16 needle with a tension of 4.0 to 5.0.
• Tire Silk #30 pairs well with Bottom Line for bobbin thread.
Tire Silk #16 Buttonhole - Designed for embellishments and hand-sewing such as beading and stringing pearls. Available in over 80 solid colors.
Sewing Quilting
Sewing 22 yd. Handwork
Treasure™
A thread as treasured as the heirlooms it helps to create. Treasure is a 3-ply, 30-weight, coated cotton thread that comes in over 20 variegated and solid colors and is uniquely the only thread of its kind designed specifically for hand-quilting. Treasure is made to handle the stress that hand-quilting thread must endure for tight, smooth stitches. The special glaze coating adds strength and keeps the thread from displacing any lint. This thread is perfect for sewing heirloom dresses, quilts, and any other project that calls for handwork.
• Caution. Do not use for machine quilting. The glazing feature will gum up your hook and needle.
Vanish™
A top choice in water-soluble thread that’s perfect for basting and appliqué. Vanish water-soluble thread is created from a special blend of ingredients yet dissolves when it comes in contact with water. Vanish can also be used as a bobbin thread. Vanish is available in two versions:
Vanish-Lite is for sewing on home sewing machines. Vanish-Extra is for quilting on longarm machines.
• We recommend that you immerse your quilt/project to allow Vanish to thoroughly dissolve. Warm water will speed up the dissolve time.
• Not recommended for swimsuits.
Longarm Thread Reference Guide
Needle Sizes: #14 = MR 3.0 #16 = MR 3.5 #18 = 4.0 #19 = MR 4.5 #20 or #21 = 5.0
Product
Bottom Line™ 60 wt. Bobbin, quilting, binding
Fantastico™ 40 wt. Quilting
Glitter™ Quilting
Kimono Silk™ 100 wt. Quilting, binding, appliqué, fill work
King Tut™ 40 wt. Quilting
Magnifico™ 40 wt. Quilting
Multi-filament polyester for bobbin, applique, & quilting
High-sheen high strength trilobal polyester
Flat hologram thread
Pure silk thread
Extra-long staple Egyptian cotton
High-sheen high strength trilobal polyester
MasterPiece™ 50 wt. Piecing, quilting, appliqué, bobbin, lace 3-ply extra-long staple Egyptian-grown cotton.
MicroQuilter™ 100 wt. Quilting
MonoPoly™ .004 Quilting
Extra-fine polyester thread for quilting and applique
Very fine, heatresistant invisible polyester monofilament
#14 (MR 3.0) Blending top thread. The perfect bobbin thread.
#18 (MR 4.0) Available in over 100 variegated and tone-ontone colors combinations.
#18 (MR 4.0) Loosen tension settings, reduce speed.
#14 (MR 3.0) Blending top thread.
#18 (MR 4.0)
Egyptian-grown extra-long staple cotton. Very low lint and extra strong. Nature’s finest thread!
#18 (MR 4.0) Available in 200 vibrant colors.
#16 (MR 3.5) Egyptian-grown extralong staple cotton, strong piecing thread, low lint
#14 (MR 3.0) or #16 (MR 3.5) Loosen tension settings as necessary.
#14 (MR 3.0) If using as top thread, loosen tension settings. Always use the enclosed thread net.
OMNI™ 40 wt. Quilting Poly-wrapped polycore #18 (MR 4.0) Cleaner & stronger than other poly-core threads.
OMNI-V™ 40 wt. Quilting Variegated polywrapped poly-core
Sew Sassy™ 12 wt. Decorative stitching 3-ply spun polyester with the look of cotton.
#18 (MR 4.0) Beautiful matte finish.
#21 (5.0) Loosen tension settings, reduce speed. Spool is cross-wound and should be delivered vertically to machine.
So Fine! #50™ 50 wt. Quilting, bobbin Lint-free polyester #18 (MR 4.0) Blending top and bobbin thread.
Superior Metallics™ 40 wt. Quilting World’s best metallic thread. Guaranteed #18 (MR 4.0) Loosen bobbin tension settings, reduce upper tension to 1.0, and reduce speed.
Superior PIMA™ 50 wt. Piecing, quilting appliqué, bobbin, sewing 2-ply Pima cotton. #19 (MR 4.5) American-grown Pima cotton, strong, reliable piecing and general sewing.
Superior Spirit 40 wt. Quilting Lint-free polyester #18 (MR 4.0) 28 variegated color options to match school or team colors.
Vanish-Extra™ Trapunto and basting Strong water-soluble thread
#18 (MR 4.0) Not recommended for swimsuits. Ha! Ha!
The Longarm Thread Reference Guide is available on our website: SuperiorThreads.com
Home Machine Thread Reference Guide
Product
Bottom Line™ 60 wt. Bobbin, quilting, appliqué, EPP
Fantastico™ 40 wt. Quilting & embroidery
Glitter™ Quilting & embroidery
Kimono Silk™ 100 wt. Quilting, binding, appliqué, fill work
King Tut™ 40 wt. Quilting
Magnifico™ 40 wt. Quilting & embroidery
MasterPiece™ 50 wt. Piecing, quilting, appliqué, bobbin, lace
MicroQuilter™ 100 wt. Quilting, appliqué
MonoPoly™ .004 Quilting & appliqué
OMNI™ 40 wt. Quilting
OMNI-V™ 40 wt. Quilting
Bottom Line™
Bottom Line™ or So Fine! #50™
Bottom Line™
Bottom Line™ or Kimono Silk™
MasterPiece™ or So Fine! #50™
Bottom Line™ or So Fine! #50™
MasterPiece™
MicroQuilter™ or Bottom Line™
Bottom Line™
Bottom Line™ or So Fine! #50™
Bottom Line™ or So Fine! #50™
Topstitch #70/10 4.0 to 5.0
Topstitch #90/14 3.0 to 4.0
Filament polyester. Use as top thread or bobbin thread.
High-sheen, high strength trilobal polyester.
Topstitch #90/14 1.0 to 1.5 Flat hologram thread. Deliver thread from side of spool.
Microtex #60/8 2.0 to 4.0 Pure silk thread.
Topstitch #90/14 3.0 to 4.0 3-ply extra-long staple Egyptian-grown cotton.
Topstitch #90/14 3.0 to 4.0 High-sheen, high strength trilobal polyester.
Topstitch #80/12 2.0 to 3.0 3-ply extra-long staple Egyptian-grown cotton.
Topstitch #60/8 or #70/10 3.0 to 4.0 Extra-fine polyester thread for quilting and applique.
Topstitch #70/10 1.5 to 3.0 .004 invisible polyester monofilament.
Topstitch #90/14 4.0 to 5.0 Tex 30 poly-wrapped poly-core thread.
Topstitch #90/14 4.0 to 5.0 Tex 30 poly-wrapped poly-core variegated thread.
Razzle Dazzle™ 8 wt. Couching, bobbin work, serger Use Razzle Dazzle™ in Bobbin only n/a n/a Decorative thread. Not for use through a needle.
Sergin’ General™ Tex 30 Serging & sewing
Sew Complete™ 50 wt. Sewing, crafting, home decor
Sew Sassy™ 12 wt. Decorative stitching
Sergin’ General™
Sew Complete™
MasterPiece™ or So Fine! #50™
So Fine! #50™ 50 wt. Quilting, bobbin, sewing So Fine! #50™ or Bottom Line™
Superior Metallics™
40 wt. Quilting & embroidery
Superior PIMA™ 50 wt. Piecing, quilting appliqué, bobbin, sewing
Superior Spirit™
40 wt. Quilting & embroidery
Vanish-Lite™ Trapunto and basting
Vanish-Extra™ Trapunto and basting
Bottom Line™
Superior PIMA™
Bottom Line or So Fine! #50
Vanish-Lite™
Vanish-Extra™
Topstitch #80/12 4.0 to 5.0
Poly-wrapped polycore serger thread.
Topstitch #80/12 4.0 to 5.0 Poly-wrapped polycore serger thread.
Topstitch #100/16 2.0 3-ply spun polyester with the look of cotton.
Topstitch #80/12 4.0 to 5.0 3-ply all-purpose polyester for top and bobbin.
Topstitch #90/14 1.0 to 1.5
Metallic. Unwind thread from side of spool.
Topstitch #80/12 2.0 to 3.0 2-ply Pima cotton.
Topstitch #90/14 3.0 to 4.0 3-ply lint-free, matte finish, variegated polyester.
Topstitch #80/12 2.0 to 3.0 For home machines. Not recommended for swimsuits.
Topstitch #90/14 3.0 to 4.0 For longarm and home machines.
The Home Machine Thread Reference Guide is available on our website: SuperiorThreads.com
Thread Index
Thread
Recommended Needle
Treasure™ 30 wt Cotton (Wax Coated) For handwork only
King Tut™ 40 wt.
MasterPiece™ 50 wt
Superior PIMA™ 50wt.
Egyptian Long Staple (ELS) Cotton
Egyptian Long Staple (ELS) Cotton
American-grown Pima cotton
Sew Sassy™ 12 wt Polyester
Magnifico™ 40 wt. Polyester
Fantastico™ 40 wt. Polyester
OMNI™ Tex 30 / 40 wt* Polyester
OMNI-V™ Tex 30 / 40 wt* Polyester
Sergin’ General™ Tex 30 / 40 wt* Polyester
Topstitch #90/14, Longarm #18 (MR 4.0)
Topstitch #80/12, Longarm #19 (MR 4.5)
Topstitch #80/12, Longarm #19 (MR 4.5)
Topstitch #100/16
Topstitch #90/14, Longarm #18 (MR 4.0)
Topstitch #90/14, Longarm #18 (MR 4.0)
Topstitch #90/14, Longarm #18 (MR 4.0)
Topstitch #90/14, Longarm #18 (MR 4.0)
Topstitch #80/12
Polyarn™ Tex 26 Polyester For use in loopers
Sew Complete™ 50 wt Polyester
So Fine!™ 50 wt Polyester
Bottom Line™ 60 wt Polyester
MicroQuilter™ 100 wt Polyester
MonoPoly™ 100 wt Polyester
Razzle Dazzle™ 8 wt
Topstitch #80/12
Topstitch #80/12, Longarm #18 (MR 4.0)
Topstitch #70/10, Longarm #14 (MR 3.0)
Topstitch #60/8 or #70/10, Longarm #14 (MR 3.0) or #16 (MR 3.5)
Topstitch #70/10, Longarm #14 (MR 3.0)
Polyester/Metallic For use in bobbin
Threads
Thread
Superior Metallics™ 40 wt
Glitter™ 40 wt*
Tire Silk #16 Buttonhole 16 wt
Quilter’s Silk 16 wt
Tire Silk #30 30 wt
Tiara Silk 50 wt
Tire Silk #50 50 wt
Kimono Silk™ 100 wt Silk
Vanish-Extra™ 50 wt
Vanish-Lite™ 60 wt
Charlotte’s Fusible Web™ Tex 35 and Tex 70 Nylon
* approximately
Color match with confidence
Every Superior Threads color card provides real thread swatches at your fingertips, helping you curate the perfect thread for every project. No more second guessing those subtle tone variations while shopping from your electronic device.
Topstitch #90/14, Longarm #18 (MR 4.0)
Topstitch #90/14, Longarm #18 (MR 4.0)
For handwork only
Topstitch #100/16
Topstitch #100/16
Topstitch #80/12, Longarm #18 (MR 4.0)
Topstitch #80/12, Longarm #18 (MR 4.0)
Microtex #60/8, Longarm #14 (MR 3.0)
Topstitch #90/14, Longarm #18 (MR 4.0)
Topstitch #80/12
For use in bobbin or looper in serger
Thread Selection Chart
COTTON
POLYESTER SILK
INVISIBLE MONOFILAMENT
I want the thread to blend
I want the thread to be visible
I want the thread to blend
I want the thread to be visible
King Tut solid colors, King Tut tone-on-tone colors, MasterPiece, Superior PIMA
King Tut variegated colors
Bottom Line, MicroQuilter, So Fine! #50
Solid colors
Variegated colors
Magnifico, OMNI, Sew Sassy
Fantastico, OMNI-V, Superior Spirit
METALLIC Tire Silk #16 Buttonhole, Kimono Silk, Quilter’s Silk, Tiara Silk, Tire Silk #30, Tire Silk #50
MonoPoly polyester thread
Glitter, Superior Metallics
FOR QUILTING
Cotton Polyester Invisible Monofilament
Cotton
Same as top thread or MasterPiece; MasterPiece is also available on prewound bobbins, Superior PIMA
Same as top thread, Bottom Line, MicroQuilter, So Fine! #50, Super Bobs Poly
MonoPoly polyester thread
MasterPiece; MasterPiece is also available on prewound bobbins, Superior PIMA FOR PIECING
Polyester
60 wt.
We recommend cotton for piecing to accommodate hightemperature ironing. If you prefer polyester, use So Fine! #50
Bottom Line, Super Bobs Poly
Magnifico FOR EMBROIDERY
50 wt. So Fine! #50
40 wt.
Rayon
HIGH SHEEN
Polyester
Metallic
MATTE FINISH
Not recommended; most rayon is weak and not colorfast
Fantastico, Magnifico
Glitter, Superior Metallics
King Tut, So Fine! #50, Superior Spirit
FINE COTTON MasterPiece, Superior PIMA
METALLIC Glitter, Superior Metallics
COTTON MasterPiece, Superior PIMA
POLYESTER
We recommend cotton for piecing to accommodate high-temperature ironing. If you prefer polyester, use So Fine! #50
APPLIQUÉ
INVISIBLE MACHINE
DECORATIVE MACHINE
HAND
FUSIBLE
Bottom Line, Kimono Silk, MicroQuilter, MonoPoly
Glitter, King Tut, Superior Metallics, Superior Spirit, Tire Silk #30
Bottom Line, Kimono Silk, MasterPiece, Superior PIMA, So Fine! #50, Tire Silk #30, Tire Silk #50
Charlotte’s Fusible Web
APPAREL/CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION
BASTING Vanish-Extra, Vanish-Lite
GENERAL CONSTRUCTION OMNI, Sergin’ General, Superior PIMA
OVERLOCK/ SERGER
OMNI, Sergin’ General
Textured Polyester (DTY) Polyarn
UPHOLSTERY
INDOOR FURNISHINGS
Superior Bonded Nylon
OUTDOOR FURNISHINGS Superior Bonded Polyester
SERGER
DECORATIVE Fantastico, Superior Metallics, Glitter, Razzle Dazzle, Sew Sassy
NON-DECORATIVE OMNI, Sergin’ General
FOR FLEECE AND KNITS Polyarn
COUCHING
AND BOBBIN WORK
Razzle Dazzle, Sew Sassy
HANDWORK
QUILTING Tire Silk #16 Buttonhole, Kimono Silk, Quilter’s Silk, Tiara Silk, Tire Silk #30, Tire Silk #50, Treasure (Cotton)
PIECING MasterPiece, Superior PIMA, So Fine! #50
Decorative
APPLIQUÉ Invisible
Wool
Fantastico, Magnifico, Superior Metallics
Bottom Line, Kimono Silk, MasterPiece
Sew Sassy
GENERAL SEWING AND CRAFTING
OMNI, Superior PIMA, Sew Complete
Don’t forget the needles and notions!
Superior Home Machine Needles
Superior’s titanium-coated Topstitch and Microtex needles last up to six times longer than standard nickel-plated needles. The Topstitch needle style is our go-to needle for quilting, sewing, and embroidery.
Superior Longarm Machine Needles
We ask the manufacturers which needles they recommend so you don’t have to! Our Groz-Beckert Longarm Needles are specifically made for multi-directional use, which is exactly what longarm machines need. Multi-directional design means more accurate stitching while moving the machine in any direction. Extra strength allows maximum flexibility and bending. The deep scarf prevents skipped stitches, less puckering, and less thread breakage.
TOWA Tension Gauges
Compact design with easy-to-read display. Interchangeable inserts allow body to be used for L-Style and M-Style bobbin cases. If you wish to measure both kinds of bobbin cases, you must purchase the additional insert.
Handy Nets
Handy Nets are made from a loose-netting and are placed over cones of thread. They help keep slick thread such as Metallics, MonoPoly, and Trilobal polyesters from puddling down.
Hugo’s Amazing Tape™
The quilter’s best friend, Hugo’s Amazing Tape™ is a no-glue self-clinging tape that can be reused over and over.
• No sticky residue. Strong and durable.
• Excellent for wrapping around cones/spools of thread to keep the ends from unraveling.
• Ideal to keep quilt strips and fabric rolls organized.
• Wrap around boxes to keep them closed, books to keep pages open, wrapping paper and ribbon to prevent unwinding, and to secure objects.
• Available in 50' rolls, and three widths—1/2", 1", and 2'.
Superior Snippers & Quick Snips
Superior Snippers are a 3-in-1 precision hand-crafted tool that include:
• Snippers: Sharp blades clip the threads flush with the fabric. Ergonomic design prevents hand fatigue.
• Seam ripper: Curved tip easily picks up the thread without damaging the fabric.
• Awl: Precision tip punctures holes in thick material such as leather, canvas, and heavy-duty fabrics.
Quick Snips are sharp, comfortable to hold, and will come in handy! Keep them stashed by your sewing machine and be ready to trim any loose threads.
Superior Thread Holder
An innovative notion for thread delivery. For use with BOTH spools and cones.
• Multiple threading options for specialty threads.
• Fits cones and spools up to 3.5" in diameter.
• Use horizontally or vertically.
• Stands over 15" tall.
• Sturdy, yet lightweight and portable.
Troubleshooting Guide FOR HOME MACHINES
HELP! The thread is breaking or shredding
Carefully re-thread machine and try again
Am I using the correct needle type and size? (See Thread Reference Guide)
Yes No
Loosen top tension to very loose setting
Resolved!
Thread no longer breaks but thread loops on the back
Gradually tighten top tension until thread no longer loops on back
Still breaking or shredding
Still breaking or shredding
Change to proper needle type and size Resolved!
Still breaking or shredding
Check thread delivery method. If a spool, thread should unwind straight from the side (not over the end). If a cone, thread should unwind straight over the top (not from the side)
Still breaking or shredding
Do you have another spool of the same thread?
Yes No
Test other spool on same machine. Does the other spool of the same type of thread work well?
No—most likely, the problem is with the machine
Yes—therefore we assume that the original is bad. Request replacement
Resolved!
Put thread on another machine. Confirm proper needle and tension settings. Does it work well?
Yes—therefore the thread is good and we assume the problem is with the first machine
No—therefore we assume the thread is bad. Request replacement
Batting Guide
Find the best batting that works for you!
Cotton
Designed for quilters who prefer using a natural cotton batting.
Try Heirloom Premium 100% Natural Cotton Batting.
Wool
This batting gives you warmth without weight. Popular for use in ‘show quilts’, it brings out a quilter’s piecing and stitching.
Try Heirloom Premium 100% Wool Batting.
Polyester
Exceptional for hand quilting, it is also prized by machine quilters for its wonderful loft which accentuates quilting details.
Try Hobbs Poly-Down Batting.
80/20
The combination of long staple cotton fibers and polyester gives you a strong, long wearing batting.
Try Heirloom Premium 80/20 Cotton/Poly Blend Batting.
Highly recommended for quilts made with black or dark-colored fabrics.
Try Heirloom Premium 80 /20 Cotton/Poly Blend Black Batting.
