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77427 Garnet Glide Polyester Thread - 5,500 yards King Spool
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The 77427 Garnet Glide Polyester Thread — 5,500 yards King Spool is a deep, rich jewel-tone red longarm quilting thread from Hab+Dash. Garnet is named after the deep red gemstone — a classic, dark red with depth and richness that is more sophisticated than bright red and deeper than burgundy. It’s one of the most elegant reds in the Glide line.
Product Details
Color: 77427 Garnet — a deep rich jewel-tone red, like garnet gemstones
Weight: 40wt trilobal polyester — industry standard for longarm quilting
Compatibility: All longarm machines and most domestic sewing machines
Frequently Asked Questions
What distinguishes Garnet from Wine and Merlot?
Wine (45115) is a warm wine-red; Merlot (77421) is cooler with a blue-purple quality. Garnet (77427) is the deepest and most jewel-like — it reads as a true gemstone red with the richness and depth of a garnet mineral. All three are beautiful deep reds; Garnet is the most gem-quality of the three.
What quilts is Garnet best suited for?
Garnet is ideal for jewel-tone quilts combining emerald, sapphire, and garnet-red fabrics; Victorian and heirloom-inspired quilts; holiday quilts where a deep gem-red creates an elegant, formal palette; and any project where a rich, deeply saturated red thread adds sophistication.
Is Garnet a good thread for wholecloth quilting on deep red fabric?
Yes — Garnet on a deep red or jewel-tone wholecloth creates a luminous dimensional effect where Glide’s sheen enhances the gemstone quality of the color.
What bobbin pairs best with Garnet?
A deep red or dark burgundy Magna-Glide bobbin provides the best match. On neutral backings, grey or cream bobbins work acceptably.
Is Garnet a year-round thread?
Yes — while deeply associated with fall/winter jewel-tone palettes, Garnet works year-round for formal, traditional, and jewel-tone quilts at any time of year.
