20160 Mahogany Glide Polyester Thread - 5,500 yards King Spool
The 20160 Mahogany Glide Polyester Thread — 5,500 yards King Spool is a deep, rich red-brown longarm quilting thread from Hab+Dash. Mahogany captures the warm, reddish-brown tones of mahogany wood — a classic, sophisticated dark brown-red that bridges the gap between brown and burgundy. It’s an elegant thread for reproduction quilts, jewel-tone designs, and quilts with deep warm-red and dark brown fabric content.
Product Details
- Color: 20160 Mahogany — a deep warm red-brown, like mahogany wood
- 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 quilt palettes does Mahogany complement?
- Mahogany blends naturally with deep red-browns, burgundy, dark brick red, deep rust, and warm-toned traditional fabrics. It’s particularly popular for reproduction quilts with Civil War-era and Victorian-era fabric collections that feature deep red-brown tones.
- How does Mahogany differ from Cocoa (24705) and Burgundy wine-reds?
- Cocoa is a deeper chocolate-brown without the red quality. Mahogany has a distinctive warm red-brown that reads as neither purely brown nor purely red — it sits elegantly between the two families. Wine/Merlot colors are more purple-red; Mahogany is more brown-red.
- Is Mahogany good for quilts with dark reproduction fabrics?
- Yes — many reproduction fabric collections feature deep mahogany-toned browns, and this thread provides excellent blending. Studios that regularly quilt reproduction quilts often keep Mahogany as a specialty production color.
- What bobbin pairs best with Mahogany?
- A dark brown or warm burgundy Magna-Glide bobbin provides a close match. On neutral backings, grey or cream bobbins work acceptably.
- Can Mahogany be used for wholecloth quilting?
- Yes — Mahogany on a deep red-brown wholecloth creates a luminous dimensional effect where Glide’s sheen adds texture.