60335 Irish Spring Glide Polyester Thread - 5,500 yards King Spool
The 60335 Irish Spring Glide Polyester Thread — 5,500 yards King Spool is a bright, clear kelly green longarm quilting thread from Hab+Dash. Irish Spring is a vivid, medium kelly green — clean and saturated without being neon — that works across St. Patrick’s Day quilts, spring designs, and any project where a classic, fresh kelly green thread is needed.
Product Details
- Color: 60335 Irish Spring — a bright, clear kelly green
- 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 is Irish Spring and what makes it distinct from other greens?
- Irish Spring is a classic kelly green — bright, clear, and saturated without the yellow-cast of lime or the dark heaviness of forest green. It reads as the archetypal “green” color — energetic and fresh.
- What quilt palettes does Irish Spring complement?
- Irish Spring works for spring and nature quilts, St. Patrick’s Day designs, garden and botanical projects, children’s quilts with bright primary colors, and any quilt where a classic green thread adds freshness and energy.
- Can Irish Spring be used on green fabric for tonal quilting?
- Yes — Irish Spring blends naturally on kelly green and medium green fabrics. The trilobal sheen adds dimension while the color provides natural harmony.
- What bobbin pairs best with Irish Spring?
- A medium green Magna-Glide bobbin provides the best match on green-toned backings. On neutral backings, cream or grey bobbins work acceptably.
- Is Irish Spring year-round or seasonal?
- While it has an obvious spring/St. Patrick’s Day association, kelly green is a year-round useful color for nature, garden, and bright modern quilts.
