Glide Thread 42655 Lilac Light Violet Purple Polyester 5500 Yards
The 42655 Lilac Glide Polyester Thread — 5,500 Yards King Spool is a light, soft violet-purple longarm quilting thread with the delicate, slightly blue-toned quality of lilac blossoms. Lilac is slightly more violet and blue-influenced than Lavender, filling the specific light violet-purple position for backing fabrics with a subtle blue-violet character.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How does Lilac differ from Lavender (42577)?
- Lilac is slightly more blue-violet influenced than Lavender. Both are light purple threads, but Lilac has a subtle blue quality while Lavender is a cleaner light purple. For fabrics with a blue-violet lilac character, 42655 provides a more precise tonal match than standard Lavender.
- What fabrics does Lilac complement?
- Light blue-violet, classic lilac, soft blue-purple, and any backing with the specific light blue-influenced violet quality of lilac flowers.
- Is Lilac appropriate for spring and garden quilts?
- Yes — lilac is a quintessential spring garden color. Lilac thread provides tonal blending on lilac-toned backing fabrics in spring and botanical collections.
- What bobbin pairs with Lilac?
- A light purple Magna-Glide Delights bobbin (purple jar) provides a reasonable tonal back match.
- Do I need both Lavender and Lilac?
- For the most precise light purple matching across all light purple fabric tones, yes — Lavender and Lilac together cover the range from warmer light purple through blue-violet lilac.