10426 Pepper Glide Polyester Thread - 5,500 yards King Spool
The 10426 Pepper Glide Polyester Thread — 5,500 yards King Spool is a deep, rich plum-purple longarm quilting thread from Hab+Dash. Pepper is a dark, jewel-toned purple with a slightly cool undertone — deeper than Amethyst, with an intensity and richness that is stunning on dark purple, eggplant, and deep jewel-tone quilts.
Product Details
- Color: 10426 Pepper — a deep, rich plum-purple with cool undertones
- 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 the difference between Pepper (10426) and Amethyst (42635)?
- Amethyst is a medium jewel-tone purple; Pepper is deeper and darker with a richer plum quality. On eggplant, deep purple, and very dark purple fabrics, Pepper provides a better tonal blend than the lighter Amethyst.
- What quilt palettes does Pepper complement best?
- Pepper is ideal for dark purple, eggplant, plum, and deep jewel-tone quilts. It also works beautifully as a visible accent thread on lighter fabrics where a rich, dramatic purple thread adds color interest to the quilting design.
- Can Pepper be used for wholecloth quilting on dark purple fabric?
- Yes — Pepper on a deep purple or eggplant wholecloth creates a luminous tonal effect where the trilobal sheen creates dimension without strong color contrast.
- What bobbin thread pairs best with Pepper Glide?
- A deep purple or dark grey Magna-Glide bobbin provides the closest match. On neutral backings, a grey bobbin also works without significant color contrast on the backing.
- Is Pepper a seasonal thread or year-round?
- Year-round — deep plum-purple works across fall/winter quilts with jewel-tone palettes and year-round for any quilt featuring dark purple fabric content.