30287 Bombay Glide Polyester Thread - 5,500 yards King Spool
The 30287 Bombay Glide Polyester Thread — 5,500 yards King Spool is a rich, medium-dark teal-blue longarm quilting thread from Hab+Dash. Bombay has an exotic, jewel-like quality — a blue with just enough teal-green depth to distinguish it from pure navy, making it a versatile choice for ocean, tropical, and jewel-tone quilt palettes.
Product Details
- Color: 30287 Bombay — a rich medium-dark teal-blue with exotic depth
- 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 Bombay distinctive from standard navy blues in the Glide line?
- Bombay has a teal-blue quality — a slight green undertone that sets it apart from the pure blue navies. It reads as an exotic, tropical dark blue that bridges the gap between navy and deep teal.
- What quilt palettes does Bombay complement?
- Bombay works beautifully on ocean, tropical, batik, and jewel-tone quilts featuring deep teal, ocean blue, and Pacific-blue fabrics. It’s also excellent for quilts featuring fabrics from tropical or Bohemian fabric collections.
- Is Bombay too specialized for production studio use?
- It depends on your clientele. Studios that quilt ocean, batik, and tropical-themed quilts frequently will find Bombay a useful production color. For more varied customer quilts, it’s a specialty thread for specific quilt types.
- What bobbin pairs best with Bombay?
- A dark teal, dark blue, or navy Magna-Glide bobbin provides a close tonal match. On neutral backings, grey or cream bobbins work acceptably.
- Can Bombay be used for Hawaiian-style quilting?
- Yes — Bombay on a tropical or ocean-toned background creates a richly colored quilting design that enhances the tropical aesthetic of Hawaiian and island-inspired quilt patterns.
