The 24635 Bark Glide Polyester Thread — 5,500 yards King Spool is a light, warm golden-tan brown longarm quilting thread from Hab+Dash. Bark captures the pale, sun-bleached quality of natural tree bark — a light, warm neutral that is slightly darker than tan but lighter than most browns, making it an ideal blending thread for natural, beige, and light warm-brown fabrics.
Product Details
- Color: 24635 Bark — a light, warm golden-tan brown
- Weight: 40wt trilobal polyester — industry standard for longarm quilting
- Yardage: 5,500 yards on a king-size spool
- Fiber: 100% trilobal polyester — high sheen, low lint, excellent strength
- Compatibility: All longarm machines and most domestic sewing machines
Frequently Asked Questions
- How does Bark compare to Sand (20466) and Biscotti (20468)?
- Sand is the lightest — almost a warm off-white with just a hint of golden tan. Biscotti is deeper and more golden. Bark is slightly darker than Biscotti with a clearer tan-brown quality — the step between a warm neutral and a true brown.
- What quilts does Bark complement?
- Bark blends naturally with light tan, natural linen, beige, warm neutral, and light brown fabrics. It’s a popular thread for reproduction quilts, quilts with natural cotton backgrounds, and contemporary quilts featuring earthy neutral palettes.
- Is Bark a good default neutral for warm-toned production quilting?
- Yes — Bark is a practical production thread for studios that quilt a variety of quilts with warm tan and light brown backing fabrics. Its position between warm neutral and brown makes it a natural bridge color.
- What bobbin pairs best with Bark?
- A warm tan or light brown Magna-Glide bobbin provides a close match. On light warm backings, cream bobbins also work acceptably.
- Can Bark be used for wholecloth quilting on natural cotton?
- Yes — Bark on natural, unbleached cotton creates a warm, organic tonal effect that is particularly beautiful on heirloom and naturalistic wholecloth designs.

