Description

Superior Metallic (often called Superior Metallics) is a high-quality 40 wt metallic thread designed to deliver smooth performance with eye-catching shine for quilting, embroidery, and decorative stitching.

🧵 Key Features:
✔️ 40 weight metallic thread – bold, visible stitches
✔️ Made with special processing for strength + smoothness
✔️ Vibrant shine with consistent stitch quality
✔️ Available in ~25 colors, including variegated options
✔️ Typically 500 yd spools for quilting projects

✂️ Best Uses:
Decorative quilting (top thread)
Machine embroidery
Appliqué accents
Topstitching & embellishment

👉 This is a feature thread—meant to be seen, not hidden.

✨ What Makes It Different:
Smoother and more reliable than many metallic threads
Designed to reduce breakage when used with proper setup
Strong enough for domestic AND longarm machines

⚙️ Recommended Setup (super important 👀):
Use a Topstitch or Metallic needle (90/14)
Lower top tension (around 1.0) for best results
Pair with a fine bobbin thread like Bottom Line or So Fine

🧠 Quick Comparison:
Metallic → shiny, smooth metallic look
Glitter → holographic, extra sparkle
King Tut (40 wt cotton) → bold but matte
MasterPiece (50 wt cotton) → piecing (no show)

✨ Why Quilters Love It:
Adds shine and dimension to quilting designs
More dependable than typical metallic threads
Perfect for holiday quilts, accents, and show quilts
Makes stitching pop without changing thread color constantly

Additional information

Color	036 Royal Blue, 035 Pacific Blue, 033 Slate Blue, 027 Emerald Green, 016 Antique Gold, 007 Gold, 025 Variegated Gold, 009 Military Gold, 002 Light Gold, 051 Cranberry Red, 062 Red, 013 Mauve Purple, 029 Rose Gold Pink, 056 Copper Brown, 064 Antique Silver, 031 Variegated Silver, 049 Carnation Pink, 011 Violet Purple, 000 Silver, 060 Black, 028 Jade Green, 059 Bronze Brown
Size	Spool, Mini Cone, Cone