80131 Desert Sunset Glide Polyester Thread - 5,500 yards King Spool

The 80131 Desert Sunset Glide Polyester Thread — 5,500 yards King Spool is a warm, golden copper-orange longarm quilting thread from Hab+Dash. Desert Sunset captures the rich, glowing hues of a desert sky at dusk — a golden-amber tone with a coppery warmth that blends beautifully with Southwestern, desert, and warm-earth palettes.

Product Details

Color: 80131 Desert Sunset — a warm golden-amber with coppery quality
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 makes Desert Sunset a unique color in the Glide orange-gold family?: Desert Sunset has a golden copper quality — it reads as both gold and orange simultaneously, with a warm glowing depth. Unlike the brighter Marmalade or the earthy Ginger, Desert Sunset has a specific Southwestern sunset quality that’s evocative and sophisticated.
What quilts is Desert Sunset best suited for?: Desert Sunset is perfect for Southwestern and desert-inspired quilts, Native American-inspired fabric collections, fall and harvest designs with golden amber tones, and any project featuring warm copper, golden orange, and amber fabrics.
How does Desert Sunset differ from Military Gold and Coin?: Military Gold is a deeper, more muted antique gold. Coin is a clear bright gold-yellow. Desert Sunset is warmer and more orange than both — a golden copper that bridges gold and orange with a distinctive warm glow.
What bobbin pairs best with Desert Sunset?: A warm gold or tan Magna-Glide bobbin provides a close match. On neutral backings, cream bobbins work well.
Can Desert Sunset be used for wholecloth quilting?: Yes — Desert Sunset on golden, copper, or warm amber wholecloth creates a luminous tonal effect. The Glide sheen enhances the warm glow of the color beautifully.