30001 Rock Navy Glide Polyester Thread - 5,500 yards King Spool
The 30001 Rock Navy Glide Polyester Thread — 5,500 yards King Spool is a deep, rich navy blue longarm quilting thread from Hab+Dash. Rock Navy is one of the deepest, most saturated navy blues in the Glide line — a true, classic navy that is essential for patriotic quilts, nautical designs, and any project requiring a deep, authoritative blue thread.
Product Details
- Color: 30001 Rock Navy — a deep, rich, classic navy blue
- 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 Rock Navy different from other navy Glide colors like Midnight Navy or Captain Navy?
- Rock Navy (30001) is Glide’s foundational deep navy — a clean, pure navy blue. Midnight Navy (30296) is slightly darker with a near-black quality. Captain Navy (30655) has a slightly brighter quality. Rock Navy is the classic choice when you need a standard, reliable deep navy.
- What quilts is Rock Navy best suited for?
- Rock Navy is essential for patriotic red-white-and-blue quilts, nautical designs, indigo and navy-dominant modern quilts, and traditional sampler quilts featuring navy fabric. It’s also a popular choice for quilting over navy-backing quilts to produce a tonal effect.
- Can Rock Navy be used as a visible accent thread?
- Yes — on white or cream backgrounds, Rock Navy creates bold, dramatic quilting designs. On light blue backgrounds, it provides strong contrast. Use it intentionally as a design element rather than just a blending thread.
- What bobbin pairs best with Rock Navy?
- A navy or deep blue Magna-Glide bobbin provides the best tonal match. On neutral light backings, a cream or grey bobbin also works acceptably.
- Is Rock Navy a year-round color?
- Yes — navy is a perennial quilting color. From patriotic summer quilts to deep indigo winter designs, Rock Navy is useful across all seasons and styles.
