30317 Magic Mint Glide Polyester Thread - 5,500 yards King Spool
The 30317 Magic Mint Glide Polyester Thread — 5,500 yards King Spool is a soft, light blue-green mint longarm quilting thread from Hab+Dash. Magic Mint has a slightly cooler, more aqua-influenced quality than standard Mint — a dreamy, pastel tone that evokes seafoam, soft aqua, and fairy-tale colors. It’s a beloved thread for baby quilts, pastel modern designs, and any project with a soft, whimsical aesthetic.
Product Details
- Color: 30317 Magic Mint — a soft, cool blue-green pastel mint
- 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 Magic Mint differ from Mint (60345)?
- Mint (60345) is a cleaner, more neutral pale green. Magic Mint (30317) skews cooler with a slight aqua-blue quality — more seafoam and less pure green. Magic Mint is the dreamier, more pastel-aqua of the two.
- What quilts is Magic Mint best suited for?
- Magic Mint is perfect for baby quilts, gender-neutral nursery quilts, soft pastel modern quilts, mermaid and ocean-inspired designs, and any project with a dreamy, whimsical aesthetic featuring soft aqua or seafoam tones.
- Is Magic Mint a popular choice for modern rainbow quilts?
- Yes — Magic Mint provides the aqua-mint step in a pastel rainbow palette and blends naturally between the blues and greens in a rainbow or ombre quilt design.
- What bobbin pairs best with Magic Mint?
- A light aqua or light green Magna-Glide bobbin provides the closest tonal match. On neutral light backings, white or cream bobbins also work well.
- Can Magic Mint be used year-round?
- Yes — while it has a strong spring and baby association, the soft aqua quality makes it useful for coastal, summer, and dreamy-themed quilts throughout the year.
