30281 Blueberry Glide Polyester Thread - 5,500 yards King Spool

The 30281 Blueberry Glide Polyester Thread — 5,500 yards King Spool is a rich, medium-dark blue-purple longarm quilting thread from Hab+Dash. Blueberry sits between navy and purple — it has the depth of a dark navy with a distinct purple-blue quality that makes it perfect for quilts featuring deep blue-purple, indigo, or blueberry-toned fabrics.

Product Details

• Color: 30281 Blueberry — a rich medium-dark blue-purple, like ripe blueberries
• 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 Blueberry unique in the Glide blue family?

Blueberry bridges the gap between navy and purple — it has more blue than purple but enough purple quality to be distinctly different from pure navy. On quilts with blue-purple, deep indigo, or blueberry-toned fabrics, Blueberry provides a tonal blend that neither navy nor purple alone can achieve.

What fabric colors does Blueberry blend with?

Blueberry works on deep blue-purple, indigo, eggplant, dark teal, and deep cool-toned quilts. It’s also a beautiful choice for nature quilts featuring deep midnight-sky colors.

Is Blueberry a good thread for landscape and art quilts?

Yes — the rich, natural quality of Blueberry makes it excellent for night-sky landscapes, ocean depth designs, and art quilts featuring deep, moody color palettes.

What bobbin pairs best with Blueberry?

A deep blue or dark navy Magna-Glide bobbin provides the best match. On neutral or light backings, grey bobbins are also acceptable.

How does Blueberry photograph on a finished quilt?

Blueberry has a rich, jewel-like quality that photographs beautifully under good lighting. The trilobal sheen gives it a luminous depth that standard matte threads don’t achieve.