10424 Medium Grey Glide Polyester Thread - 5,500 yards King Spool

The 10424 Medium Grey Glide Polyester Thread — 5,500 yards King Spool is a clean, balanced medium grey longarm quilting thread from Hab+Dash. Medium Grey sits squarely between light and dark — not too subtle to disappear on medium fabrics, not so dark it reads as charcoal. It’s an exceptionally versatile blending thread for the wide range of grey and mixed-tone modern quilts.

Product Details

Color: 10424 Medium Grey — a balanced, clean medium grey with no strong warm or cool bias
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

Where does Medium Grey fit in the Glide grey spectrum?: Medium Grey (10424) is lighter than German Granite (10401) and Smoke (15315), and darker than Cool Grey 3 (10CG3) and Light Grey (17543). It’s a balanced mid-tone — the clearest “grey” in the range without leaning warm or cool.
Is Medium Grey a good default for modern quilts?: Yes — for studios that quilt a lot of modern quilts with grey content, Medium Grey works across most mid-tone grey and mixed-palette quilt backings. It’s particularly useful when the backing has a clearly medium grey tone where lighter greys would appear too faint and darker ones too prominent.
What is the difference between Medium Grey and Cool Grey 3?: Cool Grey 3 (10CG3) is slightly lighter and has a more pronounced cool, blue-grey quality. Medium Grey (10424) is deeper and more neutral. Both are excellent production greys; the choice depends on the specific backing fabric tone.
What bobbin thread pairs best with Medium Grey?: A medium grey Magna-Glide bobbin (such as Light Grey Classic Case) provides a close match. On neutral backings, cream or white bobbins also work without visible contrast issues.
Can Medium Grey be used for wholecloth quilting?: Yes — Medium Grey on a medium grey wholecloth creates a subtle tonal effect where the Glide sheen adds dimension without strong color contrast.