77421 Merlot Glide Polyester Thread - 5,500 yards King Spool
The 77421 Merlot Glide Polyester Thread — 5,500 yards King Spool is a deep, sophisticated blue-red wine longarm quilting thread from Hab+Dash. Merlot has a slightly cooler, more purple-influenced red than standard Wine — like the deep, complex color of Merlot in a wine glass — making it an exquisite thread for jewel-tone quilts, Victorian-inspired designs, and quilts with deep burgundy and claret-toned fabrics.
Product Details
- Color: 77421 Merlot — a deep blue-red wine, like Merlot in a glass
- 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 Merlot differ from Wine (45115) and Garnet (77427)?
- Wine is a classic warm wine-red. Merlot has a cooler, slightly more blue-purple quality — like the difference between a warm red wine and a deep blue-based red. Garnet is the most jewel-toned and gemstone-like. Merlot sits between Wine and Garnet, with sophisticated, complex color depth.
- What quilts is Merlot suited for?
- Merlot is ideal for quilts with deep burgundy, claret, eggplant-adjacent red-purple, and jewel-tone fabrics. It’s particularly popular for Victorian-inspired quilts, quilts with antique velvet-reproduction fabrics, and any sophisticated fall or winter quilt palette.
- Is Merlot a good choice for longarm studios that quilt reproduction quilts?
- Yes — many reproduction fabric collections feature deep claret and dark burgundy tones where Merlot provides excellent tonal blending. Its slightly cooler quality also works on some reproduction fabrics with a blue-red character.
- What bobbin pairs best with Merlot?
- A deep burgundy or dark red Magna-Glide bobbin provides the closest match. On neutral backings, grey or cream bobbins work acceptably.
- Can Merlot be used for Christmas quilts?
- Yes — Merlot provides a sophisticated, deep burgundy-red for Christmas quilts where a classic bright red would be too casual. It creates an elegant, formal holiday palette when combined with gold and cream threads.
