Glide Thread 27523 Auburn Warm Reddish Brown Polyester 5500 Yards
The 27523 Auburn Glide Polyester Thread — 5,500 Yards King Spool is a warm, vivid reddish-brown longarm quilting thread with the characteristic rich, warm color of auburn hair and autumn leaves. Auburn sits at the bright, warm end of the red-brown spectrum — more vivid and warm than Mahogany, less earthy than Rust Brown — the ideal thread for the vivid warm reddish-brown backing fabrics in autumn and harvest collections.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What fabrics does Auburn complement?
- Vivid warm reddish-brown, autumn leaf brown, warm chestnut, and any backing with the distinctive vivid warm reddish-brown quality of autumn foliage. Popular for autumn, harvest, and nature-palette quilts.
- How does Auburn differ from Mahogany (20160) and Rust Brown (20478)?
- Auburn is more vivid and brighter than the deep formal Mahogany, and more distinctly brown (less orange) than Rust Brown. It fills the specific vivid warm reddish-brown autumn foliage position between them.
- Is Auburn the quintessential autumn color?
- Yes — auburn reddish-brown is one of the signature colors of the autumn palette, alongside burnt orange, harvest gold, and deep green. Auburn provides tonal blending on the most vivid warm reddish-brown autumn backing fabrics.
- What bobbin pairs with Auburn?
- A warm brown Magna-Glide Delights bobbin (brown jar) provides a reasonable tonal back match.
- Is Auburn a seasonal specialty or year-round color?
- Primarily autumn-season for harvest and foliage quilts, but warm reddish-brown backing fabric also appears in equestrian, traditional, and earthy-palette quilts year-round.