30001 Rock Navy Glide Polyester Thread - 5,500 yards King Spool

The 30001 Rock Navy Glide Polyester Thread — 5,500 yards King Spool is a deep, rich navy blue longarm quilting thread from Hab+Dash. Rock Navy is one of the deepest, most saturated navy blues in the Glide line — a true, classic navy that is essential for patriotic quilts, nautical designs, and any project requiring a deep, authoritative blue thread.

Product Details

• Color: 30001 Rock Navy — a deep, rich, classic navy blue
• 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

What makes Rock Navy different from other navy Glide colors like Midnight Navy or Captain Navy?

Rock Navy (30001) is Glide’s foundational deep navy — a clean, pure navy blue. Midnight Navy (30296) is slightly darker with a near-black quality. Captain Navy (30655) has a slightly brighter quality. Rock Navy is the classic choice when you need a standard, reliable deep navy.

What quilts is Rock Navy best suited for?

Rock Navy is essential for patriotic red-white-and-blue quilts, nautical designs, indigo and navy-dominant modern quilts, and traditional sampler quilts featuring navy fabric. It’s also a popular choice for quilting over navy-backing quilts to produce a tonal effect.

Can Rock Navy be used as a visible accent thread?

Yes — on white or cream backgrounds, Rock Navy creates bold, dramatic quilting designs. On light blue backgrounds, it provides strong contrast. Use it intentionally as a design element rather than just a blending thread.

What bobbin pairs best with Rock Navy?

A navy or deep blue Magna-Glide bobbin provides the best tonal match. On neutral light backings, a cream or grey bobbin also works acceptably.

Is Rock Navy a year-round color?

Yes — navy is a perennial quilting color. From patriotic summer quilts to deep indigo winter designs, Rock Navy is useful across all seasons and styles.