10401 German Granite Glide Polyester Thread - 5,500 yards King Spool
The 10401 German Granite Glide Polyester Thread — 5,500 yards King Spool is a rich, medium-dark slate grey longarm quilting thread from Hab+Dash. German Granite is a sophisticated warm-grey — darker than medium grey, with a slight earthy, stone-like warmth that distinguishes it from the cooler grey family. It blends beautifully on charcoal, slate, and warm-grey fabric backings.
Product Details
- Color: 10401 German Granite — a medium-dark, earthy slate grey with a slight warm undertone
- 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
- What is German Granite and what makes it unique in the Glide grey range?
- German Granite is a darker grey with a subtle warm, stone-like quality — like the color of aged granite. It’s neither a cool grey nor a true warm grey, but something between: earthy, sophisticated, and versatile across warm and cool palettes.
- What fabric colors does German Granite blend with best?
- German Granite is at home on dark grey, charcoal, slate, taupe, warm grey, and many multi-colored modern quilts. It’s slightly warmer than most cool greys, making it work across both warm and cool fabric palettes.
- How does German Granite compare to Smoke (15315)?
- Smoke (15315) is cooler and slightly darker. German Granite has more warmth. Both are in the medium-dark grey range; choose German Granite when the backing has a warm undertone and Smoke when it’s cool or neutral.
- What bobbin thread pairs best with German Granite Glide?
- A medium grey or dark grey Magna-Glide bobbin provides the closest match. On neutral or light backings, a cream or grey bobbin also works acceptably.
- Can German Granite be used for all-over pantograph quilting on a variety of quilt types?
- Yes — its position between warm and cool grey makes it one of the more versatile mid-dark neutrals. Studios that quilt a mix of traditional and modern quilts often find German Granite works across more backing colors than a strictly cool or warm grey.