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Aurifil Il Salotto 2026 Advent Calendar open box showing numbered grid of 24 doors alongside festive illustrated cover featuring a cosy fireside living room scene, surrounded by winter foliage on a wooden surface

Aurifil Il Salotto Advent Calendar 2026: 24 Days of Thread...


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Bring a little colour to your December sewing with the Aurifil Il Salotto Advent Calendar 2026. Discover 24 cotton thread spools in two weights, a cosy home-inspired theme and an exclusive digital portal for calendar holders.

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Three large Aurifil thread cones in golden yellow, cream, and deep amber, surrounded by coordinating yellow buttons and fabric clips on a light grey background, with the Quilt Direct logo and Aurifil branding.

Which Thread Should You Use for Machine Embroidery?


Katherine Letherby
Polyester, rayon, cotton or metallic? A practical guide to choosing the right embroidery thread, understanding thread weights, and getting the best from your machine embroidery designs.
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