{"title":"30286 Empire Glide Polyester Thread - 5,500 yards King Spool","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e30286 Empire Glide Polyester Thread — 5,500 yards King Spool\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rich, deep blue with a slightly more saturated quality than standard navy — named for the bold, classic Empire blue of formal regalia. Empire is a dark, authoritative blue that works on deep blue and navy quilts where you want maximum richness and presence from the thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30286 Empire — a deep, rich, saturated dark blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40wt trilobal polyester — industry standard for longarm quilting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYardage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5,500 yards on a king-size spool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiber:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% trilobal polyester — high sheen, low lint, excellent strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e All longarm machines and most domestic sewing machines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eHow does Empire compare to Rock Navy and Midnight Navy?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eEmpire has a deeper saturation than Rock Navy with a slightly richer blue quality. It’s similar in depth to Midnight Navy but with slightly more blue vibrancy rather than near-black darkness. It’s in the premium deep-blue range where every shade matters.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWhat quilt styles does Empire thread suit?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eEmpire is excellent for deep blue traditional quilts, indigo quilts, Japanese-inspired blue designs, and any project where a rich, formal, saturated dark blue provides the right gravitas and presence.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCan Empire be used for wholecloth quilting on dark navy fabric?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eYes — Empire on very dark navy creates a tonal effect where the Glide sheen provides dimensional texture without color contrast.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWhat bobbin pairs best with Empire?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eA deep navy or dark blue Magna-Glide bobbin provides the best tonal match. On neutral backings, grey is also acceptable.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eIs Empire a production studio color or more of a specialty choice?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eEmpire is versatile enough for production use in studios that regularly quilt quilts with deep blue content. It’s also a specialty choice for particular quilts where a premium deep blue is specifically required.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"30286-empire-glide-polyester-thread","title":"30286 Empire Glide Polyester Thread - 5,500 yards King Spool","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmpire Glide Polyester Thread - 5,500 yards King Spool\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmpire Glide Polyester Thread - 5,500 yards King Spool:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheen-\u003c\/strong\u003e Glide utilizes special technology to capture a beautiful luster within the fibers of a colorfast polyester. 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