20001 Cream Glide Polyester Thread - 5,500 yards King Spool

20001 Cream Glide Polyester Thread — 5,500 Yard King Spool is the warm counterpart to White Glide — a classic ivory-cream with Glide's luster, built for traditional, reproduction, and natural-toned quilt tops.

Product Details

• Color: 20001 — soft warm ivory-cream
• Weight: 40wt filament polyester, lint-free, with Glide's signature sheen
• Spool: 5,500-yard king — roughly 6–10 queen quilts at moderate density
• Pairs with: Natural/unbleached cotton battings, cream and ivory backgrounds, reproduction fabrics
• Brand: Glide (Fil-Tec)

Frequently Asked Questions

Cream (20001) or White (10000)?

White is bright and cool — modern and bright quilts. Cream is soft and warm — traditional, reproduction, and natural palettes where bright white reads stark. Match the thread's warmth to the background fabric.

Why is it the wholecloth thread of choice?

On cream or ivory wholecloth, the tone vanishes into the fabric while the luster catches light along the stitching — the pattern shimmers without a visible color line.

Is it right for reproduction quilts?

Yes — the warm cream is period-consistent with reproduction collections and keeps the finished quilt's aged, authentic character.

What batting completes the pairing?

Unbleached cotton battings — the thread and batting share the same warmth, so the quilting reads through texture rather than tonal mismatch.

Matching bobbin?

Yes — run cream in the bobbin when the backing is cream or natural-toned for consistency on both sides.