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17443 Bone Glide Polyester Thread - 5,500 yards King Spool
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The 17443 Bone Glide Polyester Thread — 5,500 yards King Spool is a warm, creamy off-white longarm quilting thread from Hab+Dash. Bone is one of the most universally flattering neutral thread colors — warmer than white but not as golden as linen, it blends seamlessly with antique reproduction fabrics, warm neutrals, tans, and any quilt palette that needs a soft, natural thread tone.
Product Details
Color: 17443 Bone — a warm, creamy off-white with a slight golden undertone
Weight: 40wt trilobal polyester — the industry standard for longarm quilting
Compatibility: All longarm machines and most domestic sewing machines
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Bone (17443) and Linen (10WG1) Glide?
Bone is slightly warmer and creamier than Linen, with a more pronounced golden undertone. Linen is a cooler, greyer off-white. Both are excellent neutrals — choose Bone for warm, golden, or antique-palette quilts and Linen for cooler, more modern neutral quilts.
Does Bone thread work well on reproduction fabrics?
Yes — Bone is an ideal match for 1800s reproduction fabrics, civil war fabrics, and any collection with warm tan, brown, cream, and gold tones. It blends naturally without standing out.
Can I use Bone Glide for wholecloth quilting on cream fabric?
Absolutely — Bone on a cream wholecloth creates a beautiful tonal effect where the quilting texture is visible but subtle. The sheen of Glide adds dimension without contrast color.
What bobbin thread pairs best with Bone Glide?
Match with a cream or bone-colored pre-wound bobbin such as Cream Magna-Glide Classics for the best result on warm-toned quilt backs.
Is this the same as a “tan” or “ecru” thread?
Bone is slightly lighter and creamier than most tan threads, and warmer than ecru. It sits between true white and a classic tan — a very versatile neutral for a wide range of quilt color families.
