40265 Grape Glide Polyester Thread - 5,500 yards King Spool

The 40265 Grape Glide Polyester Thread — 5,500 yards King Spool is a rich, medium purple longarm quilting thread from Hab+Dash. Grape is a classic, saturated medium purple — deeper than lavender and periwinkle, not quite as dark as Amethyst or Pepper — with a vivid, jewel-like quality that brings energy and depth to purple quilts, floral designs, and any project where a clear, confident medium-purple thread is needed.

Product Details

Color: 40265 Grape — a rich, saturated medium purple, like ripe grapes
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 Grape compare to Amethyst (42635) and Lilac (42655)?: Lilac is the lightest — a very pale purple. Amethyst is a rich jewel-tone purple. Grape (40265) is a clear, medium-saturated purple that reads as the most classic “purple” of the three — vivid and recognizable without the depth of Amethyst or the paleness of Lilac.
What quilts is Grape thread best suited for?: Grape is ideal for quilts with medium purple fabric content, spring and floral designs featuring iris and violet tones, children’s quilts with bright primary-adjacent purple, and any project where a confident medium-purple thread provides strong tonal blending or visible design interest.
Can Grape be used as a visible design thread on white fabric?: Yes — Grape on white creates bold, vivid purple quilting designs. It’s particularly striking in large-scale free-motion and wholecloth designs where the thread color is a major visual element.
What bobbin pairs best with Grape?: A medium purple Magna-Glide bobbin provides the best tonal match. On neutral backings, grey or cream bobbins work acceptably.
Is Grape appropriate for Easter and spring quilts?: Yes — Grape is one of the most popular spring purple threads, particularly for Easter quilts with classic purple palette fabrics.