20490 Sangria Glide Polyester Thread - 5,500 yards King Spool
The 20490 Sangria Glide Polyester Thread — 5,500 yards King Spool is a deep, rich red-purple longarm quilting thread from Hab+Dash. Sangria captures the complex, deep red-purple color of the classic Spanish drink — a sophisticated, warm-cool blend of red and purple that occupies the space between a deep burgundy and a rich purple-red. It’s an elegant, distinctive thread for complex, layered quilt palettes.
Product Details
- Color: 20490 Sangria — a deep warm red-purple with sophisticated complexity
- 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 makes Sangria different from Wine, Merlot, and Garnet?
- Wine, Merlot, and Garnet are primarily in the red family with varying depth and cool-warm balance. Sangria is distinctly more purple-influenced — it reads as a deep red-purple rather than a pure red or pure purple. It bridges the two color families in a way none of the other reds do.
- What quilts is Sangria best suited for?
- Sangria works beautifully on quilts with deep red-purple, plum, and complex jewel-tone fabrics. It’s particularly useful on quilts that mix deep reds and deep purples, where a thread that reads as both without strongly favoring either provides the best blending.
- Is Sangria a specialty or production color?
- Specialty — Sangria is most useful for specific quilts with deep red-purple, plum, or complex jewel-tone content. It’s a distinctive thread that shows intentionality in color matching.
- What bobbin pairs best with Sangria?
- A deep burgundy or dark purple Magna-Glide bobbin provides the closest match. On neutral backings, grey or cream bobbins work acceptably.
- Can Sangria be used for holiday or fall quilts?
- Yes — Sangria’s deep red-purple quality works beautifully in fall jewel-tone quilts and formal holiday designs where a complex, wine-inspired color palette is desired.
