This fabulous 2-ply thread is premium quality Egyptian cotton 50 weight Mako thread, made in Italy. One large spool contains 1300 meters (1421 yards). Aurifil cotton thread is thin, yet strong and is excellent for achieving accurate seam allowances when piecing your quilts. It will blend nicely when machine quilting and is perfect for applique and embroidery applications. Color is Red (2250).