30296 Midnight Navy Glide Polyester Thread - 5,500 yards King Spool
The 30296 Midnight Navy Glide Polyester Thread — 5,500 yards King Spool is the deepest, darkest navy in the Glide blue family — so deep it approaches black while maintaining an unmistakable blue quality. Midnight Navy is the choice when you want a rich, near-black blue for deep indigo quilts, dark navy backings, and dramatic design work.
Product Details
- Color: 30296 Midnight Navy — a very deep, near-black 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
- How dark is Midnight Navy compared to Rock Navy?
- Midnight Navy (30296) is noticeably darker than Rock Navy (30001) — it approaches near-black in dark lighting. Rock Navy reads as a classic navy; Midnight Navy reads as an almost-black deep indigo. Use Midnight Navy when you want the deepest possible blue without using black.
- What quilts benefit from Midnight Navy thread?
- Deep indigo quilts, very dark navy backings, dramatic modern quilts with near-black backgrounds, and any project where a standard navy thread looks too bright compared to the fabric.
- Can Midnight Navy substitute for black on very dark blue quilts?
- Yes — on dark navy or indigo fabric, Midnight Navy provides tonal blending that black cannot. It disappears into the fabric naturally while still being technically a blue thread rather than black.
- What bobbin pairs best with Midnight Navy?
- A dark navy or black Magna-Glide bobbin provides the best tonal match for dark backings.
- Is Midnight Navy suitable for all-over pantograph quilting on dark modern quilts?
- Yes — Midnight Navy is a popular choice for studios quilting dark modern and art quilts where a very dark, near-black thread with a slight blue quality is more appropriate than pure black.
