70881 Soldier Red Glide Polyester Thread - 5,500 yards King Spool
The 70881 Soldier Red Glide Polyester Thread — 5,500 yards King Spool is a rich, saturated military red longarm quilting thread from Hab+Dash. Soldier Red is a classic, formal red with a slightly deeper and more regimented quality than Cardinal — the red of soldier uniforms and ceremonial banners. It’s a confident, saturated red with a formal, authoritative character.
Product Details
- Color: 70881 Soldier Red — a rich, saturated formal military 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 Soldier Red differ from Cardinal (70001) and Imperial Red (71797)?
- Cardinal is a balanced classic red. Imperial Red is slightly deeper and more formal. Soldier Red has a specific saturated, military-uniform quality — it reads as the most authoritative and regimented of the three, with a richness that is both vivid and formal simultaneously.
- What quilts is Soldier Red best suited for?
- Soldier Red is ideal for military and patriotic quilts, Civil War-era reproduction quilts with regimental red fabrics, formal holiday quilts, and any project where a confident, saturated formal red thread provides the right character.
- Is Soldier Red appropriate for reproduction Civil War quilts?
- Yes — many Civil War-era fabric reproductions feature the distinctive regimental red of Union and Confederate uniforms. Soldier Red provides an excellent tonal match for these specific reproduction fabrics.
- What bobbin pairs best with Soldier Red?
- A bright red or deep red Magna-Glide bobbin provides the best match. On neutral backings, cream or grey bobbins work acceptably.
- Is this thread available for domestic machines as well?
- Yes — while Glide king spools are primarily used on longarm machines, the thread also runs well on domestic machines for quilting projects where a specific red color match is needed.
