42577 Lavender Glide Polyester Thread - 5,500 yards King Spool
The 42577 Lavender Glide Polyester Thread — 5,500 yards King Spool is a soft, classic lavender longarm quilting thread from Hab+Dash. Lavender is one of the most beloved pastel thread colors — a delicate, cool purple that brings a gentle, feminine quality to any quilt. It’s essential for quilts featuring lavender fabric, spring designs, and heirloom projects where softness and grace are the aesthetic goals.
Product Details
- Color: 42577 Lavender — a soft, classic cool-toned lavender
- 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 quilt styles suit Lavender thread best?
- Lavender is ideal for quilts with lavender, soft lilac, and pale purple fabrics; spring and garden designs; baby girl quilts; heirloom and wholecloth quilts with a soft, feminine aesthetic; and any project with a gentle, pastel-purple color story.
- How does Lavender compare to Lilac (42655) in the Glide line?
- Lilac is a slightly lighter, softer purple. Lavender (42577) is the classic lavender — a mid-tone soft purple that reads clearly as lavender rather than the very pale, barely-there quality of Lilac. On most lavender fabrics, Lavender (42577) provides a better tonal match than the lighter Lilac.
- Can Lavender be used for wholecloth quilting on lavender fabric?
- Yes — Lavender on lavender wholecloth creates a beautiful tonal effect. The Glide sheen adds dimension while the color reinforces the delicate, garden-inspired aesthetic.
- What bobbin pairs best with Lavender?
- A light purple or lavender Magna-Glide bobbin provides the closest tonal match. On neutral or light backings, cream or white bobbins also work acceptably.
- Is Lavender a year-round color?
- Yes — while lavender has strong spring associations, it’s used year-round in quilts featuring purple, floral, and feminine fabric collections across all seasons.
