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27523 Auburn Glide Polyester Thread - 5,500 yards King Spool
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The 27523 Auburn Glide Polyester Thread — 5,500 yards King Spool is a rich, dark red-brown longarm quilting thread from Hab+Dash. Auburn is a classic, autumnal red-brown — the color of leaves turning in fall, or the deep reddish-brown of auburn hair — with a warm, organic quality that blends naturally with rust, dark brick red, and deep warm-brown fabrics.
Product Details
Color: 27523 Auburn — a rich dark red-brown, like autumn leaves
Weight: 40wt trilobal polyester — industry standard for longarm quilting
Compatibility: All longarm machines and most domestic sewing machines
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Auburn differ from Mahogany and Rust Brown?
Mahogany (20160) is a deep red-brown with a warm, woodsy quality. Rust Brown (20478) is darker and more orange-brown. Auburn sits between the two — it reads as the most distinctly “autumn leaf” red-brown, with an organic, natural warmth that evokes the fall season specifically.
What quilts does Auburn complement?
Auburn is excellent for fall and autumn quilts, nature and woodland designs with autumn leaf fabrics, reproduction quilts with warm brick-red tones, and any project featuring the rich red-browns that are central to fall palette fabric collections.
Is Auburn a good choice for quilts with batik fabrics in rust and red-brown tones?
Yes — many batik fabric collections feature deep auburn, rust, and brick-red tones where Auburn Glide provides excellent tonal blending. The trilobal sheen also complements the slightly lustrous surface of batik cottons.
What bobbin pairs best with Auburn?
A warm brown or rust Magna-Glide bobbin provides the closest match. On neutral backings, cream or tan bobbins work acceptably.
Can Auburn be used as a year-round thread?
While strongly associated with fall, Auburn works year-round for quilts with earth-tone, woodland, and warm red-brown fabric content.
