See the Real Thread Color Before You Order
Digital thread color charts on screens are approximations at best -- monitor calibration, ambient lighting, and screen color profiles all shift the apparent color of thread images in ways that make online ordering a partial gamble. The Hab+Dash Glide Thread Color Card is a physical card containing actual wound thread samples in all 340+ Glide colors. Hold the card against your fabric, find the thread that matches under your studio lighting, read the color number, and order with confidence. No guessing, no surprises.
What the Color Card Contains
The card includes actual Glide polyester thread wound on color reference chips across the complete Glide 40-weight line, plus coverage of Glide 60-weight and Magna-Glide bobbin colors. Each chip shows the thread color as it actually appears -- wound thread has a different visual character than a flat paint swatch, and seeing the wound thread helps predict how the color will actually read in stitches on fabric. The card is organized by color family for efficient navigation.
Top 10 Uses
- Matching Thread to Client Fabric at the Consultation Stage -- Show clients the actual thread color against their fabric before the quilt is loaded.
- Identifying the Right Neutral for a Complex Mixed Palette -- When the fabric doesn't map cleanly to a standard neutral name, the color card shows which thread actually integrates.
- Ordering Replacement Thread With Accurate Color Matching -- When a color cone runs out mid-project, identify the replacement number by matching the card to remaining thread.
- Building Out the Studio Thread Collection Systematically -- Use the card to identify gaps in the studio's Glide color coverage and prioritize acquisitions.
- Teaching Clients About Thread Color Selection -- The color card is a physical teaching tool for helping clients understand why thread color matters.
- Comparing Adjacent Neutrals for Precise Matching -- The card shows Light Grey, Warm Grey 4, Stone, and Smoke side-by-side so the correct depth is immediately apparent.
- Selecting Thread for Seasonal Collections in Advance -- Plan thread selections for upcoming seasonal quilts by matching the card to fabric swatches before fabrics arrive.
- Identifying Glide Colors Not Currently in Inventory -- The card shows the full universe of available Glide colors, including those not yet stocked.
- Bobbin Thread Selection -- The Magna-Glide bobbin coverage helps identify which bobbin jar to order for matching bobbin thread.
- Studio Credibility in Client Consultations -- A physical color card signals professional-level operational standards to clients.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the color card cover the full Glide line?
Yes -- over 340 Glide thread colors plus Magna-Glide bobbin colors represent the complete commercially available Glide range at card printing.
Does the card need to be replaced over time?
Thread colors can fade slightly over years of handling and UV exposure. Replace the card every few years or when significant fading is apparent on frequently referenced chips.
Shop Hab+Dash Glide Thread Color Card
The complete physical Glide color reference. The studio tool that makes thread selection accurate, fast, and professional.
