50173 Firestorm Glide Polyester Thread - 5,500 yards King Spool
The 50173 Firestorm Glide Polyester Thread — 5,500 yards King Spool is a vivid, bright coral-orange-red longarm quilting thread from Hab+Dash. Firestorm is one of Glide’s most energetic colors — a bright, fiery blend of orange and red that reads as neither purely orange nor purely red but captures the vivid, burning quality of a fire at its peak. It’s bold, energetic, and hard to miss.
Product Details
- Color: 50173 Firestorm — a vivid, bright orange-red with fiery energy
- 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 Firestorm different from Rust (50174) and Burnt Orange (51675)?
- Rust is earthier and more muted. Burnt Orange is darker and more autumnal. Firestorm is the brightest and most vivid of the three — a clear, energetic orange-red that reads as bold and modern rather than earthy or seasonal.
- What quilts is Firestorm best suited for?
- Firestorm is ideal as a visible design thread on white or cream for bold decorative quilting, as a blending thread on vivid coral, bright orange-red, and fiery sunset fabrics, and in quilts where maximum orange-red energy is the design goal.
- Can Firestorm be used in fire and sunset-themed quilts?
- Yes — Firestorm is a natural choice for fire, sunset, volcano, and flame-inspired art quilts where a vivid orange-red thread captures the energy of fire and light.
- What bobbin pairs best with Firestorm?
- A bright orange or warm red Magna-Glide bobbin provides the closest match. On neutral backings, cream or tan bobbins work acceptably.
- Is Firestorm appropriate for modern quilts?
- Yes — the vivid, saturated quality of Firestorm makes it excellent for bold modern quilts where thread color is an intentional design element.
