10332 Gravel Glide Polyester Thread - 5,500 yards King Spool
The 10332 Gravel Glide Polyester Thread — 5,500 yards King Spool is a deep, warm charcoal-brown grey longarm quilting thread from Hab+Dash. Gravel has the look of weathered stone — a dark, earthy grey with warmth that sets it apart from cool charcoal threads. It blends beautifully with warm dark neutrals, deep browns, and mixed-tone modern quilts.
Product Details
- Color: 10332 Gravel — a deep, warm charcoal-brown grey
- Weight: 40wt trilobal polyester — industry standard for longarm quilting
- Yardage: 5,500 yards on a king-size spool
- Fiber: 100% trilobal polyester — high sheen, low lint, excellent strength
- Compatibility: All longarm machines and most domestic sewing machines
Frequently Asked Questions
- How does Gravel (10332) differ from Smoke (15315) and German Granite (10401)?
- Smoke is a cooler dark grey; German Granite is a medium-dark warm slate. Gravel is deeper than German Granite with more of a warm brown-charcoal quality — like dark river stone. It’s the warmest of the dark grey Glide colors.
- What quilt types does Gravel blend with best?
- Gravel is excellent for warm charcoal, deep brown, coffee, dark taupe, and mixed warm-neutral backing fabrics. It’s also popular for modern quilts where a dark, earthy thread provides sophisticated, low-contrast texture.
- Can Gravel be used as a blending thread on dark scrappy quilts?
- Yes — Gravel is a useful all-purpose dark neutral for scrappy quilts with varied dark tones. Its warmth makes it blend across both warm browns and cool greys without strongly favoring either direction.
- What bobbin thread pairs best with Gravel?
- A dark grey or medium brown Magna-Glide bobbin provides a close match. On neutral backings, grey or cream bobbins also work acceptably.
- Is Gravel a good thread for nature and landscape quilts?
- Yes — the warm, earthy stone quality of Gravel makes it a natural choice for landscape quilts, earth-tone quilts, and any project with a connection to natural stone, soil, and dark organic palettes.
