While you wait for your free sample to arrive,
why not get inspired?

Read what fellow stitchers say, check out creative project ideas, and start dreaming of masterpieces you can create with Sulky 12 wt. Cotton Petites and 12 wt. Filaine Petites!

Why Choose Thread Over Floss?

Tangle-Free Storage – Our thread comes on a 50-yard small snap spool, which keeps the cut end secure in the spool pin cap. You won’t have tangles or lost yardage when storing!

Fewer Strands, More Coverage – Each strand equals two strands of traditional floss, so you need fewer strands to achieve full, rich handwork designs.

Versatile for Hand & Machine Work – Unlike floss, this thread is suitable for hand embroidery and machine stitching. Just pop the spool onto your machine and go!

You Choose the Length – Floss can’t do that, my friends! #StitchSmarter

Favorite Uses – Hand Embroidery • Sashiko • Blanket Stitching • Needle Punch •
Smocking • Hand Crafts • Cross-Stitching • Decorative Topstitching •
Big-stitch Hand Quilting • Visible Mending

12 wt Cotton Petites
Solids & Blendables - 50 Yard Spools

Create stunning, high-impact designs in your quilting, serging, embroidery, and decorative stitching with Sulky 12 wt. Cotton Thread—a premium choice for bold, expressive craftsmanship. This thread is 40% thicker than 30 wt. cotton, so stitches stand out beautifully with enhanced texture and definition.

Superior Quality: Made from long-staple, highly mercerized Egyptian cotton, ensuring durability & smooth stitching.
Rich Matte Finish: Provides a soft, natural look and feel, adding warmth to handmade projects.
Vibrant Color Selection: A wide range of hues to bring your creative vision to life.

love this thread!
Posted by Monique on May 28th 2024
I absolutely LOVE this thread. There are no strands to untangle and fuss with~ just cut and sew. I love using it for embroidery and big stitch quilting, and have convinced quite a few members in my FB group to give it a try, and they now love it too!

12 wt cotton petites thread
Posted by Sally Lepley on Aug 28th 2022
I find these threads easy to use, don't tangle easy, give nice coverage, are beautiful colors. I especially love not having to separate the strands before stitching. I am stitching a redwork sampler currently and am finding it most enjoyable for all of the above reasons. I look forward to trying other colorays

I love all of the blendable colors. The results are perfect.
Posted by Constance M Dean on Mar 27th 2022
I just started using Sulky and it is now the go to for my cross stitch canvases.

12 wt cotton thread
Posted by Jane George-John on Feb 26th 2022
I can't say enough good things about Sulky 12 wt and 30 wt cotton threads. They are beautiful, and fabulous to work with. I tell all my stitching friends about them too and they all seem to be just as happy with the quality!

12 wt
Posted by Nancy Simpson Bunt on Feb 3rd 2023
Love the color and coverage I get!! I use this weight in cross stitch and embroidery!

The Best!
Posted by GW on Nov 6th 2022
I’m so happy I discovered Sulky threads! One strand equals two! Life changing for my cross stitching! Prices and shipping were all very reasonable. Will buy directly from Sulky!

Love sulky
Posted by Sandy Spitz on Oct 14th 2023
Need more sales like that... I love using sulky more than dmc

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Filaine thread creates vintage-style stitches with a soft, nubby texture. This 12 wt., 100% acrylic thread comes in various colors and offers high tear and rub resistance. Perfect for woolens, knits, denim, canvas, and cotton fabrics, it’s ideal for hand or machine embroidery, textured, 3D & brushed designs.

Holly Days Filaine Petites Sampler
Posted by Rebecca on Nov 17th 2024
These threads have beautiful color saturation and wonderful hand and feel. Great purchase

Halloween Filaine petites Pallete
Posted by Karen on Sep 17th 2022
This is the first time I’ve used this thread for cross stitching. It lays very evenly and is easy to use.