Aurifil’s Mako Cotton 50wt/2ply thread is wound on an orange spool. The 50wt is strong and thin, and creates flat and crisp seams. It is wonderful for piecing, subtle quilting & topstitching, and English Paper Piecing. It also works incredibly well for Needle Turn Applique, Bobbin and Machine Lace, Machine Applique (Straight Stitch,