{"title":"10643 Mercury Glide Polyester Thread - 5,500 yards King Spool","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e10643 Mercury Glide Polyester Thread — 5,500 yards King Spool\u003c\/strong\u003e is a cool, metallic-dark grey longarm quilting thread from Hab+Dash. Mercury is deeper and darker than light grey or silver — it has a smoky, sophisticated quality that works beautifully on charcoal, dark grey, slate, and cool-toned modern quilts where black would be too stark but light grey too faint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10643 Mercury — a cool, smoky dark grey with a metallic undertone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40wt trilobal polyester — industry standard for longarm quilting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYardage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5,500 yards on a king-size spool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiber:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% trilobal polyester — high sheen, low lint, excellent strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e All longarm machines and most domestic sewing machines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWhere does Mercury fall in the Glide grey range?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eMercury is in the darker end of the grey family — darker than Silver (10536) and Seagull (10649), lighter than Smoke (15315). It’s a sophisticated charcoal-grey that reads as metallic and modern rather than neutral and quiet.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWhat quilt types is Mercury thread best suited for?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eMercury is ideal for dark grey, charcoal, slate, pewter, and cool industrial-toned modern quilts. It also works beautifully as a visible thread on white or light backgrounds where you want a stylish grey quilting design rather than an invisible neutral stitch.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eIs Mercury a good default thread for modern grey quilts?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eYes — for studios that quilt many modern quilts in the charcoal-and-white palette that has been popular in contemporary quilting, Mercury provides a thread that reads as intentional and sophisticated rather than generic.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWhat bobbin thread pairs best with Mercury Glide?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eA medium or dark grey Magna-Glide bobbin provides the best tonal match on dark grey backings. On neutral or light backings, a cream or light grey bobbin works without affecting the quilt top.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCan Mercury be used for wholecloth quilting on grey fabric?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eYes — Mercury on a charcoal or dark grey wholecloth creates a luminous, dimensional effect where the trilobal sheen creates texture against the matte fabric surface. This is a striking and contemporary look.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"10643-mercury-glide-polyester-thread","title":"10643 Mercury Glide Polyester Thread - 5,500 yards King Spool","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMercury Glide Polyester Thread - 5,500 yards King Spool\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMercury Glide Polyester Thread - 5,500 yards King Spool:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheen-\u003c\/strong\u003e Glide utilizes special technology to capture a beautiful luster within the fibers of a colorfast polyester. We welcome you to compare our Glide colors to your favorite polyester or rayon thread.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConsistent-\u003c\/strong\u003e Fil-Tec Glide with Advanced Trilobal Technology will maintain consistent tension throughout each \u0026amp; every spool. The results are high quality, consistent stitch formation, less thread breaks \u0026amp; fewer machine stops.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage-\u003c\/strong\u003e Glide offers superior coverage for all your sewing applications. Uniform \u0026amp; complete coverage (fill) provides a unique look. The thread appears to melt into the fabric.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrength-\u003c\/strong\u003e Customers rely on the superior strength of Glide in fast-paced production environments. Stronger thread translates into fewer thread breaks \u0026amp; less machine downtime.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLint Free\u003c\/strong\u003e- Glide runs virtually lint-free through your machine needle \u0026amp; tensioners.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"549\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 33px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 33px;\" width=\"212\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFiber Type\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 33px;\" width=\"331\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolyester\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 33px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 33px;\" width=\"212\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 33px;\" width=\"331\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 Ply\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 33px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 33px;\" width=\"212\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTex\/Weight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 33px;\" width=\"331\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e40 Weight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" width=\"212\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCone Size (Yards)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" width=\"331\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5,500 yards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Fil-Tec","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36446022860967,"sku":"450.10643","price":14.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0433\/1995\/1527\/products\/glide-5-500yds-mercury-450-10643.jpg?v=1762198141"}],"url":"https:\/\/lindas.com\/collections\/10643-mercury-glide-polyester-thread-5500-yards-king-spool.oembed","provider":"Linda's Electric Quilters ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}