The Linen Glide Thread + Matching Magna-Glide Bobbins Bundle pairs a 5,500-yard Linen Glide king spool with a matching jar of Linen Magna-Glide Delights pre-wound bobbins. Linen is one of the most versatile neutral longarm thread colors — a cool, natural off-white that blends with a wider range of backing fabrics than warm white or cream — and this bundle ensures your top and bottom thread always match perfectly.
Product Details
- Top Thread: 1 x Linen Glide Polyester Thread king spool (5,500 yards, color 10WG1)
- Bobbins: 1 x Linen Magna-Glide Delights bobbin jar (pre-wound, matching linen tone)
- Thread Weight: 40wt trilobal polyester top thread; fine-weight pre-wound bobbin
- Use: Longarm quilting with matched top and bottom thread
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why is Linen one of the most popular longarm thread colors?
- Linen is a cool, slightly grey off-white that blends more naturally than bright white on most quilt backings. It works across cream, natural cotton, off-white, and many light and medium-toned fabrics without standing out the way optical white sometimes does.
- What bobbin style is included?
- Check the product listing for L-style or M-style bobbin options. Magna-Glide Delights bobbins are available in both — confirm your machine’s bobbin style before ordering.
- Does the Linen bobbin match the Linen top thread exactly?
- The linen-toned bobbins are wound to match the 10WG1 Linen Glide top thread as closely as possible. Minor tone variations may exist due to differences in thread weight and construction, but the match is very close under normal quilting conditions.
- When should I use Linen instead of White or Cream?
- Use Linen when your quilt backing has a cool off-white, natural cotton, or slightly grey-toned appearance where warm cream would look too golden and bright white would be too stark.
- Can I buy additional Linen bobbins separately?
- Yes — the 10WG1 Linen Magna-Glide Delights bobbin jar is available separately at Linda’s Electric Quilters for restocking.