Aurifil The Pastel Thread Collection 12 large spools (1422 yards) 50 wt
Pickup available at 4299 S Farm Road 253
Usually ready in 2-4 days
Infuse your stitching with gentle, luminous color with The Pastel Collection 50wt Aurifil Thread Box! Thoughtfully curated for soft palettes, baby quilts, modern pastels, and delicate topstitching, this boxed set brings together 12 versatile large spools of whisper-soft hues.
Packaged in a durable, clear snap-close storage case, each spool contains 1,422 yards of Aurifil’s signature 100% Egyptian long-staple Mako cotton. The premium 50-weight thread is renowned for its remarkable tensile strength, virtually lint-free performance, and slim profile that sinks smoothly into seams without building bulk—yielding crisp piecing points and beautiful machine quilting definition.
Product Details
- Brand / Manufacturer: Aurifil
- Collection Name: The Pastel Collection (Large Thread Box)
- SKU / Model: AC50PA12 (Item # 000244A / LG-0481_01117)
- Thread Weight: 50wt (2-ply)
- Spool Size: 12 Large Spools (1,422 yards / 1,300 meters each — over 17,000 yards total!)
- Fiber Content: 100% Long-Staple Mako Cotton (Mercerized)
- Color Palette Overview: Soft buttery yellows, clean cream neutrals, sage and mint greens, delicate peach, petal blush pinks, sky and ocean blues, soft lavender, and light grey
- Packaging: Clear compartmentalized Aurifil storage case with secure latch
Why We Love It
When working with light, breezy designer fabrics, stark white can be too high-contrast and beige can dull your palette. The Pastel Collection bridges that gap with nuanced, ice-cream-soft shades that blend seamlessly across delicate prints and low-volume backgrounds. The ultra-smooth 50wt cotton runs effortlessly through both sewing machines and longarms with virtually zero fluff.
Coral and Olive Inspiration
- Novelty & Pastel Quilts: The absolute perfect thread pairing for modern collections like Art Gallery Pastel Thrift (including Born to Roam and Sand Escape), delicate nursery prints, and spring floral projects.
- Gentle Quilting Texture: Use the pale mint, lavender, or blush spools for all-over walking-foot straight lines or free-motion loops that add subtle dimension without overwhelming soft fabrics.
- Pouch & Accessory Accents: Stitch up a set of Pallas Pouches or lightweight zipper bags using pastel topstitching for a tailored, sweet boutique finish.
