20470 Hazel Glide Polyester Thread - 5,500 yards King Spool
The 20470 Hazel Glide Polyester Thread — 5,500 yards King Spool is a warm, medium brown-orange longarm quilting thread from Hab+Dash. Hazel captures the muted, natural brown of hazelnut shells — an earthy, warm mid-brown with orange undertones that blends beautifully with rustic, natural, and woodland-toned quilts.
Product Details
- Color: 20470 Hazel — a warm medium brown-orange, like hazelnuts
- 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 Hazel complement?
- Hazel blends naturally with warm browns, rusts, tans, and earthy autumn colors. It’s excellent for woodland quilts, reproduction fabrics with warm brown tones, and contemporary quilts featuring the earthy brown-orange palette that has become popular in modern fabric collections.
- How does Hazel differ from Bark (24635) and Cocoa (24705)?
- Bark is a lighter, more golden-tan brown. Hazel is warmer and more orange-brown. Cocoa is darker and richer. Hazel is the middle-warm brown that bridges the lighter and darker earth tones.
- Is Hazel a good all-purpose thread for nature and woodsy quilts?
- Yes — the natural, organic quality of Hazel makes it an excellent production thread for studios that quilt nature-inspired, reproduction, and earthy contemporary quilts. It’s a sophisticated neutral-warm that blends across many brown and tan fabric palettes.
- What bobbin pairs best with Hazel?
- A warm tan or medium brown Magna-Glide bobbin provides a close match. On neutral backings, cream bobbins work acceptably.
- Can Hazel be used for fall and harvest quilts?
- Yes — Hazel’s warm brown-orange quality makes it a natural fit for fall, harvest, and autumn-themed quilts alongside Ginger, Rust, and Burnt Orange.