27523 Auburn Glide Polyester Thread - 5,500 yards King Spool
The 27523 Auburn Glide Polyester Thread — 5,500 yards King Spool is a rich, dark red-brown longarm quilting thread from Hab+Dash. Auburn is a classic, autumnal red-brown — the color of leaves turning in fall, or the deep reddish-brown of auburn hair — with a warm, organic quality that blends naturally with rust, dark brick red, and deep warm-brown fabrics.
Product Details
- Color: 27523 Auburn — a rich dark red-brown, like autumn leaves
- 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 Auburn differ from Mahogany and Rust Brown?
- Mahogany (20160) is a deep red-brown with a warm, woodsy quality. Rust Brown (20478) is darker and more orange-brown. Auburn sits between the two — it reads as the most distinctly “autumn leaf” red-brown, with an organic, natural warmth that evokes the fall season specifically.
- What quilts does Auburn complement?
- Auburn is excellent for fall and autumn quilts, nature and woodland designs with autumn leaf fabrics, reproduction quilts with warm brick-red tones, and any project featuring the rich red-browns that are central to fall palette fabric collections.
- Is Auburn a good choice for quilts with batik fabrics in rust and red-brown tones?
- Yes — many batik fabric collections feature deep auburn, rust, and brick-red tones where Auburn Glide provides excellent tonal blending. The trilobal sheen also complements the slightly lustrous surface of batik cottons.
- What bobbin pairs best with Auburn?
- A warm brown or rust Magna-Glide bobbin provides the closest match. On neutral backings, cream or tan bobbins work acceptably.
- Can Auburn be used as a year-round thread?
- While strongly associated with fall, Auburn works year-round for quilts with earth-tone, woodland, and warm red-brown fabric content.
