The Rich Jewel Purple
Glide 40265 Grape is the rich, saturated dark purple of ripe Concord grapes — deeper and more intense than the standard Violet (40255), with the jewel-tone presence that characterises the most opulent purple fabrics. For jewel-tone quilts and deep purple applications, Grape provides the appropriate depth and richness.
Top 10 Uses
- Deep and rich saturated purple fabrics
- Jewel-tone quilts with grape purple element
- Tone-on-tone on rich dark purple fabric
- Mixed jewel-palette production with deep purple
- Art quilts using deep grape-purple as colour element
- Traditional quilts on deep purple backgrounds
- Regal and luxury palette quilt designs
- Paired with Amethyst and Eggplant for complete deep purple family
- Competition quilts with jewel purple design
- Studio jewel-purple production thread
Frequently Asked Questions
Grape or Mulberry?
Mulberry carries warm berry-red; Grape is the cooler saturated purple. Any red cast in the fabric means Mulberry.
Grape or Viking?
Viking is deeper and bolder; Grape more vivid. If Grape shows bright on the fabric, step to Viking.
What pairs with Grape on jewel quilts?
Zaffre for the sapphires and Aquamarine for the light gemstones.
Shop Fil-Tec Glide 40265 Grape Thread
Rich saturated dark purple for jewel-tone quilts.




