40522 Tabriz Orchid Glide Polyester Thread - 5,500 yards King Spool
The 40522 Tabriz Orchid Glide Polyester Thread — 5,500 yards King Spool is a soft, light orchid-purple longarm quilting thread from Hab+Dash. Named after the historic Persian city famous for its exquisite rugs, Tabriz Orchid captures the delicate, dusty orchid tones found in Persian floral designs — a soft, slightly cool lilac-purple with a gentle, refined quality.
Product Details
- Color: 40522 Tabriz Orchid — a soft, slightly cool light orchid-purple
- 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 Tabriz Orchid distinctive in the Glide purple family?
- Tabriz Orchid has a specific soft, slightly cool orchid quality — a refined, dusty purple that reads as more sophisticated than bright purple and more colorful than soft lavender. It’s the thread for quilts where purple should feel elegant and restrained rather than vivid.
- What quilts is Tabriz Orchid best suited for?
- Tabriz Orchid is ideal for quilts with orchid, dusty lilac, and soft cool-purple fabrics; floral quilts inspired by antique Persian and botanical prints; spring designs with restrained, sophisticated palettes; and heirloom quilts where a delicate purple thread adds refinement.
- How does Tabriz Orchid differ from Lavender (42577) and Lilac (42655)?
- Lavender (42577) is a classic, warm-lavender mid-tone. Lilac (42655) is very pale and delicate. Tabriz Orchid sits between them in lightness but with a slightly cooler, more orchid-like quality than the warmer classic lavender.
- What bobbin pairs best with Tabriz Orchid?
- A soft purple or lavender Magna-Glide bobbin provides the closest tonal match. On neutral backings, cream or white bobbins work acceptably.
- Is Tabriz Orchid a good thread for bridal or heirloom quilts?
- Yes — the refined, restrained quality of Tabriz Orchid makes it excellent for heirloom quilts with soft purple content, and for bridal quilts where a touch of color beyond white or cream is desired without bold saturation.
