1WG11 Warm Grey 11 Glide Polyester Thread - 5,500 yards King Spool
The 1WG11 Warm Grey 11 Glide Polyester Thread — 5,500 yards King Spool is the darkest color in the Warm Grey Glide series — a very deep, near-black warm grey longarm quilting thread from Hab+Dash. Warm Grey 11 is so dark it reads as near-black in most quilting applications, yet retains a subtle warm grey quality that makes it slightly softer and more complex than pure black thread. It’s a sophisticated choice for studios quilting very dark quilts.
Product Details
- Color: 1WG11 Warm Grey 11 — a very deep near-black warm grey
- 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 11 differ from Black (11001) and Smoke (15315)?
- Black (11001) is a true, cool black. Smoke (15315) is a deep cool charcoal grey. Warm Grey 11 (1WG11) is the deepest warm grey — it reads near-black but with a subtle warm quality. On very dark warm-grey, near-black, or dark taupe backings, it provides slightly warmer tonal blending than cool black or Smoke.
- When would I use Warm Grey 11 instead of Black?
- Use Warm Grey 11 when the backing fabric has a dark warm-grey or near-black tone with warmth — such as very dark charcoal with a slight brown undertone, or very dark warm greige. On these fabrics, true black can read as slightly too cool, while Warm Grey 11 blends more naturally.
- Is Warm Grey 11 a production color?
- It’s a specialty production color useful for studios that regularly quilt very dark, near-black contemporary quilts. General-purpose studios are more likely to use Black (11001) and Smoke (15315) for their dark production needs.
- What bobbin pairs best with Warm Grey 11?
- A black or very dark grey Magna-Glide bobbin provides the best tonal match on dark backing fabrics.
- Can Warm Grey 11 be used for wholecloth quilting on dark fabric?
- Yes — Warm Grey 11 on very dark grey or near-black wholecloth creates a subtle tonal effect where the Glide sheen adds dimensional texture against the dark fabric surface.