60349 Viridian Glide Polyester Thread - 5,500 yards King Spool
The 60349 Viridian Glide Polyester Thread — 5,500 yards King Spool is a rich, medium-bright green longarm quilting thread from Hab+Dash. Viridian is a classic artist’s pigment color — a clear, slightly blue-toned bright green that reads as vivid and natural without being lime or neon. It’s a beautiful thread for botanical, nature, and contemporary green-palette quilts.
Product Details
- Color: 60349 Viridian — a clear, medium-bright blue-toned 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 viridian green and why is it named after an artist’s pigment?
- Viridian is a classical blue-toned green pigment used in fine art since the 19th century. As a thread color, it captures that same clear, slightly cool, medium-bright green — more sophisticated than kelly green and brighter than forest green.
- What quilts does Viridian thread complement?
- Viridian works beautifully in botanical and leaf quilts, nature and garden designs, contemporary quilts with fresh green palettes, and any project where a clear, classic medium green provides natural vibrancy without being too bright or too dark.
- How does Viridian compare to Irish Spring (60335)?
- Both are medium-bright greens. Irish Spring is a warmer, more classic kelly green; Viridian has a cooler, slightly blue quality that reads as more sophisticated and painterly. They are close in depth but have a subtle tonal difference.
- What bobbin pairs best with Viridian?
- A medium green Magna-Glide bobbin provides the closest tonal match. On neutral backings, cream or grey bobbins work acceptably.
- Is Viridian a good thread for landscape and art quilts?
- Yes — the refined, classic quality of viridian green makes it excellent for landscape quilts featuring meadows, forests, and botanical designs where an authentic, natural green is essential.