70214 Blossom Glide Polyester Thread - 5,500 yards King Spool
The 70214 Blossom Glide Polyester Thread — 5,500 yards King Spool is a bright, warm magenta-pink longarm quilting thread from Hab+Dash. Blossom is a vivid, saturated pink with a slightly warm, floral quality — brighter than pink rose, deeper than cotton candy — making it the go-to thread for quilts with hot pink, magenta, and brilliant floral fabrics.
Product Details
- Color: 70214 Blossom — a vivid warm magenta-pink, like cherry blossoms in full bloom
- 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 palettes does Blossom thread complement?
- Blossom is ideal for hot pink, magenta, fuchsia, and vibrant floral quilts. It provides a tonal blending thread on bright pink fabrics that softer pink threads can’t achieve, and makes a bold visible design statement on white or cream backgrounds.
- How does Blossom differ from Cotton Candy (70182) and Fuchsia (70215)?
- Cotton Candy is a bright medium pink; Blossom is slightly warmer and richer with more of a magenta quality; Fuchsia (70215) is deeper and more intensely magenta. Blossom is the middle point — bright and warm but not as saturated as Fuchsia.
- Is Blossom a good thread for Japanese floral quilts?
- Yes — the cherry blossom quality of Blossom makes it a natural choice for Japanese-inspired quilts, particularly those featuring sakura and spring floral fabric collections.
- What bobbin pairs best with Blossom?
- A pink or warm magenta-toned Magna-Glide bobbin provides the best match. On neutral backings, cream or white bobbins work acceptably.
- Can Blossom be used for wholecloth quilting on pink fabric?
- Yes — Blossom on pink wholecloth creates a luminous tonal effect with Glide’s signature sheen adding depth and dimension.
