91787 Lipstick Glide Polyester Thread - 5,500 yards King Spool

The 91787 Lipstick Glide Polyester Thread — 5,500 yards King Spool is a bold, pure true red longarm quilting thread from Hab+Dash. Lipstick is a clean, confident red — the color of classic red lipstick — bright and clear without orange or brown undertones. It’s the most glamorous red in the Glide line, designed to make a statement.

Product Details

Color: 91787 Lipstick — a bold, pure, confident true 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 Lipstick compare to Cardinal (70001) and Cherry (70032)?: Cardinal is a balanced, versatile classic red. Cherry is slightly cooler. Lipstick is a bold, pure, confident red with the glamorous quality of classic red lipstick — clean, true, and vivid with maximum red presence. It’s the most statement-making of the three pure reds.
What quilts benefit most from Lipstick thread?: Lipstick is ideal as a bold visible design thread on white, cream, and neutral backgrounds; on quilts featuring vivid primary red fabrics; and in any project where red thread is meant to be a design statement rather than just a blending color.
Is Lipstick appropriate for wholecloth quilting on red fabric?: Yes — Lipstick on bright red wholecloth creates a bold tonal effect. The Glide sheen adds glamorous dimension to the confident red color.
What bobbin pairs best with Lipstick?: A bright red Magna-Glide bobbin provides the best match. On neutral backings, cream or grey bobbins work acceptably.
Can Lipstick be used for free-motion quilting as a visible design element?: Yes — Lipstick is one of the most popular Glide colors for decorative free-motion quilting where the thread is part of the design. Its bold red stands out clearly against cream, white, and neutral quilt tops.