Glide Thread 30287 Bombay Medium Blue Polyester 5500 Yards King Spool
The 30287 Bombay Glide Polyester Thread — 5,500 Yards King Spool is a medium, slightly muted blue longarm quilting thread with a classic, slightly sophisticated quality. Bombay sits in the medium blue range — between the lighter Blizzard and the deeper Empire — providing coverage for the muted medium blue backing fabrics common in classic and sophisticated quilt collections.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What fabrics does Bombay complement?
- Medium muted blue, classic medium blue with a slightly sophisticated quality, and any backing in the specific Bombay blue range. Useful for traditional and classic quilts where a slightly less saturated medium blue is the appropriate match.
- How does Bombay differ from Bright Blue (30288) and Cadet Blue (30812)?
- Bombay has a slightly different muted quality compared to the cleaner Bright Blue and Cadet Blue. It fills a specific medium blue position for fabrics with a subtly different blue character.
- Is Bombay appropriate for traditional quilts?
- Yes — medium classic blue is a staple of traditional quilt palettes. Bombay provides tonal blending on the medium blue backing fabrics in traditional and classic quilt collections.
- What bobbin pairs with Bombay?
- A medium blue or navy Magna-Glide Delights bobbin provides a reasonable tonal back match.
- Should I stock both Bombay and Cadet Blue?
- For studios wanting complete medium blue coverage, having both provides the ability to match the specific blue character of each backing fabric more precisely.