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NEW!! SULKY 60 wt. PolyLite™ Thread


Quilters love new Sulky PolyLite because it flows like butter through a long-arm or domestic sewing machine with virtually no tension adjustments needed. Perfect for micro-stippling or fine detail quilting and more accurate piecing. Predictable one-inch color changes in the multi-colors add interest and "forgiveness" to your quilting. Can be used top and bobbin for less frequent bobbin changes. Nearly invisible on bindings and stitching in the ditch. It's the perfect companion bobbin thread for Sulky Metallics, Rayons and Invisible Threads.

The ideal thread for heirloom sewing, nearly invisible hand or machine appliqué, wing-needle work, exquisite fine thread lace, trapunto and more. Doesn't shrink, fray or break easily. Creates delicate decorative stitches, and crisp, readable lettering. It looks and feels like silk, but it is stronger and less expensive.

A size 10/70 or 11/75 machine needle is recommended. It is colorfast, bleachable, and both washable and dry cleanable.

Available in 36 solid and 24 multi-colors:

Solid color 440 yd. small snap-spools: $3.99 sugg. retail
Multi-color 440 yd. small snap-spools: $4.99 sugg. retail
Solid color 1,650 yd. Mini-Cones $7.49 sugg. retail
Multi-color 1,650 yd. Mini-Cones $11.99 sugg. retail

Free-Motion Quilting:

  • Flows like butter through the machine.
  • Lint-free.
  • Maintains more even tension. Virtually no tension adjustments when quilting on long-arm or domestic machines
  • Awesome Micro-stippling.
  • Fine detail quilting.
  • Short, predictable one-inch color increments add interest and "forgiveness" to your quilting.
  • Perfect for quilt piecing because using this fine thread in the seam means much more accurate piecing, and it doesn't pull out like other 60 wt. threads.
  • Colorfast and bleachable - perfect for all quilts including children's and baby quilts.
  • Because it is so fine, greater yardage can be wound on your bobbins, so less bobbin winding, and the backs of your quilts look as pretty as the front.
  • PolyLite is a very strong, smooth thread that runs flawlessly, which results in perfect stitch formation and consistency even at high speeds.
Designer and long-arm quilter, Evelyn Byler says: "This fine thread allows detailed patterns to maintain their definition, even when densely quilted. It has wonderful tone-on-tone for textured background fills. Even the brightest PolyLite multi-color thread can add a spark of contrast without overpowering the other elements of a quilt.

And…I was surprised that it is perfect for piecing, and it doesn't pull out like some other 60 wt. threads I've tried. Using this fine thread in the seam, means much more accurate piecing."

Other Uses:
  • Almost invisible hand-appliqué and flawless machine appliqué. Smooth, fine, PolyLite 60 wt. Thread just disappears, allowing the fabric to lie flat with the stitches virtually hidden. Get perfect curves and crisp points every time.
  • PolyLite looks and feels like silk, but it is stronger and much less expensive!
  • Create gorgeous heirloom sewing on laces and entredeaux, batiste, organdy, netting, linen and more.
  • Perfect for wing-needle work and to make exquisite fine thread lace and intricate trapunto.
  • Ideal for small, fine, computerized embroidery designs, or for designs that you stitch on lightweight, soft fabrics.
  • Strong, 2-ply Sulky PolyLite polyester thread is perfect for doing nearly invisible bindings on quilts - by hand or by machine! Judges love it!
  • Do amazing invisible stitch-in-the-ditch quilting.
  • Get amazing results using PolyLite on a serger.
  • Wonderful for delicate counted cross-stitching.

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As a Bobbin Thread:

  • Because it is so fine and available in so many colors, Sulky PolyLite on the bobbin virtually melds with the top thread so that you can hardly tell where they intertwine. You can sew even the most delicate stitches without the bobbin thread showing which makes it perfect for small, intricate designs.
  • It is the ideal companion for all types of top threads including Sulky 40 wt. Poly Deco, Sulky 40 wt. Rayon, All Sulky Metallics, and Sulky Invisible. Its silky finish allows it to glide smoothly to form the perfect stitch.
  • Now you have 36 solid bobbin colors that work perfectly on top, too!
  • And, because you can put so much on a bobbin, less bobbin winding! :)
  • Because Sulky PolyLite is made from the highest quality, 100 percent polyester that won't shrink, fray or break easily, it is an economical and versatile addition to your thread collection.
Other attributes:
  • 36 beautiful, silky, solid colors. 24 contemporary multi-colors and, because you asked for it, many of them are modeled after the incredibly popular Sulky Cotton Blendables.
  • All colors are available on 440 yd. small snap-end spools, and 1,650 yd. Maxi-Spools with one snap-end. Sulky Maxi-spools are specifically engineered to work well on the horizontal spool pin of a domestic sewing machine so they don't wobble, which allows the perfect flow of thread.
  • Ideal for computerized designs that are digitized for 60 wt. thread, and for machines that prefer 60 wt. thread on the top or bobbin. Do a test stitch-out to see if your design needs to be reduced slightly. Many designs just look lighter and softer without a size reduction.
  • Lettering and fine details look crisp, sharp and easy-to-read with Sulky PolyLite.
  • When using PolyLite for decorative stitching, you may want to shorten the stitch length slightly so that you get a more solid fill-in on some designs. (Most decorative stitches are digitized for 40 wt. thread, but adapt beautifully to PolyLite 60 wt. thread by slightly shortening the stitch length.)

Sulky 60wt PolyLite Thread - Solid-Colors
440 yd Small Snap-Spools MSRP: $ 3.99 per spool
1,650 yd Maxi-Spools MSRP: $ 7.49 per spool
Sulky 60wt PolyLite Thread - Multi-Colors
440 yd Small Snap-Spools MSRP: $ 4.99 per spool
1,650 yd Maxi-Spools MSRP: $ 11.99 per spool
*New R3030wt Rayon R4040wt Rayon PDPoly Deco PLPoly Lite CCotton
Actual colors may vary slightly from graphic below.

PolyLite Solid Colors
36 colors
Bright White 1001
Bright White
R30R40PDC12 C30
Black 1005
Black
R30R40PDC12 C30
Steel Gray 1011
Steel Gray
R30R40PD
Peach 1019
Peach
R30R40PD
Dark Peach 1020
Dark Peach
R30R40PD
Med. Blue 1029
Med. Blue
R40PD
Dk. Burgundy 1035
Dk. Burgundy
R30R40PDC12 C30
Bright Navy Blue 1042
Bright Navy Blue
R30R40PD
Lt. Teal 1045
Lt. Teal
R30R40PD
Christmas Green 1051
Christmas Green
R30R40PDC12 C30
Tawny Tan 1055
Tawny Tan
R30R40PD
Dk. Tawny Tan 1057
Dk. Tawny Tan
R30R40PD
Tangerine 1078
Tangerine
R30R40PDC12 C30
Ecru 1082
Ecru
R30R40PDC12 C30
Pastel Yellow-Green 1104
Pastel Yellow-Green
R40
Pale Pink 1120
Pale Pink
R30R40
Tan 1126
Tan
R30R40PD
Dk. Ecru 1128
Dk. Ecru
R30R40PDC12 C30
Brown 1129
Brown
R30R40PD
Pastel Yellow 1135
Pastel Yellow
R40PD
Christmas Red 1147
Christmas Red
R30R40PDC12 C30
Dk. Avocado 1175
Dk. Avocado
R40C12 C30
Med. Dk. Avocado 1176
Med. Dk. Avocado
R30R40PD
Avocado 1177
Avocado
R30R40PD
Mimosa Yellow 1187
Mimosa Yellow
R30R40PD
Lavender 1193
Lavender
R30R40PD
Lt. Purple 1194
Lt. Purple
R40PD
Dk. Purple 1195
Dk. Purple
R30R40PD
Charcoal Gray 1220
Charcoal Gray
R30R40PD
Lt. Baby Blue 1222
Lt. Baby Blue
R30R40PD
Bright Pink 1224
Bright Pink
R30R40PD
Pastel Pink 1225
Pastel Pink
R40PDC12 C30
Dk. Sapphire 1253
Dk. Sapphire
R40
Aquamarine 1442
Aquamarine

Lime Green 1510
Lime Green
R40PD
Deep Rose 1511
Deep Rose
R40PD

PolyLite Multi-Colors
24 colors
Baby Shower 5001 New
Baby Shower

Golden Sun 5002 New
Golden Sun

Tropical Sunrise 5003 New
Tropical Sunrise

Confetti 5004 New
Confetti

Lilac Field 5005 New
Lilac Field

Fuschia Flower 5006 New
Fuschia Flower

American Flag 5007 New
American Flag

Strawberry Shortcake 5008 New
Strawberry Shortcake

Baby Blanket 5009 New
Baby Blanket

Sunny Meadow 5010 New
Sunny Meadow

Blueberry Shake 5011 New
Blueberry Shake

Stormy Blue 5012 New
Stormy Blue

Lime Citrus 5013 New
Lime Citrus

Golden Green 5014 New
Golden Green

Teal Tango 5015 New
Teal Tango

Earth & Sky 5016 New
Earth & Sky

Butter Pecan 5017 New
Butter Pecan

Creamy Toffee 5018 New
Creamy Toffee

Chocolate Mousse 5019 New
Chocolate Mousse

Rainforest 5020 New
Rainforest

Blue Heather 5021 New
Blue Heather

Purple Rain 5022 New
Purple Rain

Mardi Gras 5023 New
Mardi Gras

Salt & Pepper 5024 New
Salt & Pepper

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