70032 Cherry Glide Polyester Thread - 5,500 yards King Spool
The 70032 Cherry Glide Polyester Thread — 5,500 yards King Spool is a bright, vivid cherry red longarm quilting thread from Hab+Dash. Cherry is a clear, slightly blue-toned true red — brighter and cooler than Cardinal, with the crisp, pop quality of ripe cherries. It’s a joyful, energetic red that works beautifully on modern quilts, holiday designs, and bright fabric combinations.
Product Details
- Color: 70032 Cherry — a bright, clear slightly cool cherry red
- 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
- How does Cherry differ from Cardinal (70001)?
- Cardinal is a balanced true red without notable warm or cool bias. Cherry is slightly cooler and brighter — it has a crisp, berry-like quality that reads as more vibrant and modern. On quilts with bright, slightly cool-toned red fabrics, Cherry provides a better tonal match than Cardinal.
- What quilts suit Cherry thread best?
- Cherry works beautifully on modern quilts with bright, cool-toned red fabrics, Japanese fabric collections with traditional reds, Valentine’s Day designs, and any project where a vivid, fresh cherry-red thread adds bright energy.
- Is Cherry appropriate for Japanese-style quilts?
- Yes — the crisp, pure-red quality of Cherry is well-suited to Japanese quilts, particularly those featuring traditional Japanese red and indigo fabrics. The slight blue cast makes it coordinate naturally with the slightly cool-toned reds common in Japanese fabric collections.
- What bobbin pairs best with Cherry?
- A bright red or cherry-red Magna-Glide bobbin provides the closest match. On neutral backings, cream or grey bobbins work.
- Is Cherry a production color or specialty?
- Cherry can function as a production color in studios that regularly quilt modern quilts with bright red fabric. For broader production use across multiple red shades, Cardinal is the more versatile choice.
