{"title":"Glide Thread 30286 Empire Medium Dark Blue Polyester 5500 Yards","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e30286 Empire Glide Polyester Thread — 5,500 Yards King Spool\u003c\/strong\u003e is a medium-dark blue longarm quilting thread with the dignified, classic quality of imperial blue. Empire sits between medium blue and navy — darker than a pure medium blue yet lighter than a deep navy — covering the specific medium-dark blue range that is one of the most common fabric tones in traditional and classic quilting collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWhat fabrics does Empire complement?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eMedium-dark blue, classic imperial blue, and any backing in the dignified medium-dark blue range between standard medium blue and deep navy. Common in traditional, colonial, and classic-pattern quilt backing fabrics.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eHow does Empire differ from Rock Navy and Cadet Blue?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eEmpire is darker than Cadet Blue and lighter than Rock Navy, occupying the specific medium-dark blue position between them that is extremely common in traditional quilting fabric collections.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eIs Empire appropriate for traditional and colonial quilts?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eYes — medium-dark blue is a foundational traditional quilt palette color. Empire provides tonal blending on the classic blue backing fabrics most associated with traditional American quilting.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWhat bobbin pairs with Empire?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eA medium-dark navy bobbin or the navy Magna-Glide Delights jar provides a reasonable back match.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eIs Empire a production color?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eFor studios with significant traditional and classic quilt production, Empire fills the medium-dark blue position between Cadet Blue and Rock Navy.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/lindas.com\/collections\/glide-thread-30286-empire-medium-dark-blue-polyester-5500-yards-aeo.oembed","provider":"Linda's Electric Quilters ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}