10WG4 Warm Grey 4 Glide Polyester Thread - 5,500 yards King Spool
The 10WG4 Warm Grey 4 Glide Polyester Thread — 5,500 yards King Spool is a medium, warm grey longarm quilting thread from Hab+Dash. Warm Grey 4 sits in the middle of Glide’s warm grey range — deeper than the lighter warm greys, with a subtle warmth that makes it more versatile than a cool grey for blending across mixed-tone quilts.
Product Details
- Color: 10WG4 Warm Grey 4 — medium warm grey with a slight brown-grey 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
- How does Warm Grey 4 compare to Warm Grey 1 and Cool Grey 3?
- The Glide Warm Grey series runs from lighter (WG1) to darker (WG7). Warm Grey 4 is a mid-tone with a subtle brownish quality that reads as more natural and organic than the cool greys. Cool Grey 3 is crisper and more neutral. Use Warm Grey 4 for quilts with grey, taupe, and warm-neutral fabrics.
- Is Warm Grey 4 a good all-purpose thread for mixed-palette modern quilts?
- Yes — medium warm grey is one of the most versatile thread colors for modern quilts that combine cool and warm fabrics. It blends without disappearing on medium-toned fabrics and reads as a sophisticated neutral on both light and dark backgrounds.
- What bobbin thread pairs best with 10WG4?
- A medium grey Magna-Glide Classics or Delights bobbin provides a tonal match. The Light Grey Magna-Glide Classic (Case of 72) is a close match and widely available at Linda’s.
- Can I use Warm Grey 4 for all-over pantograph quilting on a variety of quilt types?
- Yes — this is one of its primary strengths. Studios that quilt a wide variety of customer quilts often find a medium warm grey is more universally flattering than either white or a cool grey, particularly when the quilt palette is unpredictable.
- Does the trilobal construction affect how Warm Grey 4 looks on the finished quilt?
- The trilobal sheen means the thread catches the light at slightly different angles as you view the quilt, giving the quilting design a subtle luminous quality. This is a characteristic of all Glide threads and is considered a premium feature.