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57579 Marmalade Glide Polyester Thread - 5,500 yards King Spool
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The 57579 Marmalade Glide Polyester Thread — 5,500 yards King Spool is a bright, zesty orange longarm quilting thread from Hab+Dash. Marmalade is a vivid, sunny orange — brighter and more saturated than Burnt Orange, with the vibrant, citrus-fruit quality of orange marmalade. It’s a joyful, energetic thread for quilts where orange is meant to dazzle.
Product Details
Color: 57579 Marmalade — a bright, vivid citrus orange
Weight: 40wt trilobal polyester — industry standard for longarm quilting
Compatibility: All longarm machines and most domestic sewing machines
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Marmalade differ from Burnt Orange (51675)?
Burnt Orange has a deeper, slightly darkened quality. Marmalade is brighter, more vivid, and more citrus-like — closer to a true bright orange than the more muted harvest quality of Burnt Orange. Use Marmalade when orange should be bright and energetic; use Burnt Orange for a warmer, more autumnal tone.
What quilts is Marmalade best suited for?
Marmalade is excellent for citrus and tropical-inspired quilts, bright children’s quilts, summer designs with vivid orange fabrics, Halloween quilts where a bright rather than muted orange is desired, and any project where orange thread should pop with maximum energy.
Can Marmalade be used as a visible design thread on white fabric?
Yes — Marmalade on white creates bold, vibrant orange quilting designs that are particularly striking in modern geometric, swirl, and feather patterns.
What bobbin pairs best with Marmalade?
A bright orange or warm tan Magna-Glide bobbin provides the closest match. On neutral backings, cream bobbins work acceptably.
Is Marmalade a summer or fall thread?
Primarily summer and Halloween — its citrus brightness reads as summery when paired with yellow and green, and festive-orange when paired with black for Halloween.
