{"title":"10643 Mercury Glide Polyester Thread - 5,500 yards King Spool","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e10643 Mercury Glide Polyester Thread — 5,500 yards King Spool\u003c\/strong\u003e is a cool, metallic-dark grey longarm quilting thread from Hab+Dash. Mercury is deeper and darker than light grey or silver — it has a smoky, sophisticated quality that works beautifully on charcoal, dark grey, slate, and cool-toned modern quilts where black would be too stark but light grey too faint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10643 Mercury — a cool, smoky dark grey with a metallic undertone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40wt trilobal polyester — industry standard for longarm quilting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYardage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5,500 yards on a king-size spool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiber:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% trilobal polyester — high sheen, low lint, excellent strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e All longarm machines and most domestic sewing machines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWhere does Mercury fall in the Glide grey range?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eMercury is in the darker end of the grey family — darker than Silver (10536) and Seagull (10649), lighter than Smoke (15315). It’s a sophisticated charcoal-grey that reads as metallic and modern rather than neutral and quiet.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWhat quilt types is Mercury thread best suited for?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eMercury is ideal for dark grey, charcoal, slate, pewter, and cool industrial-toned modern quilts. It also works beautifully as a visible thread on white or light backgrounds where you want a stylish grey quilting design rather than an invisible neutral stitch.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eIs Mercury a good default thread for modern grey quilts?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eYes — for studios that quilt many modern quilts in the charcoal-and-white palette that has been popular in contemporary quilting, Mercury provides a thread that reads as intentional and sophisticated rather than generic.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWhat bobbin thread pairs best with Mercury Glide?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eA medium or dark grey Magna-Glide bobbin provides the best tonal match on dark grey backings. On neutral or light backings, a cream or light grey bobbin works without affecting the quilt top.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCan Mercury be used for wholecloth quilting on grey fabric?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eYes — Mercury on a charcoal or dark grey wholecloth creates a luminous, dimensional effect where the trilobal sheen creates texture against the matte fabric surface. This is a striking and contemporary look.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/battingcompany.com\/collections\/10643-mercury-glide-polyester-thread-5500-yards-king-spool.oembed","provider":"The Batting Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}