Glide Thread 71797 Imperial Red Dark True Red Polyester 5500 Yards
The 71797 Imperial Red Glide Polyester Thread — 5,500 Yards King Spool is a deep, authoritative dark red longarm quilting thread with the regal quality of imperial court red. Imperial Red fills the specific dark true-red position — darker than Cardinal and Cherry but more purely red than Merlot or Garnet — providing the most precise tonal match for deep dark-red backing fabrics that are clearly red without the wine-purple influence of the burgundy family.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What fabrics does Imperial Red complement?
- Deep dark red, rich classic dark red, and any backing in the dark red range that is clearly red without burgundy or wine influence. Distinct from both the vivid standard reds and the wine-red family.
- How does Imperial Red relate to Cardinal and Merlot?
- Imperial Red is darker than Cardinal/Cherry but less wine-influenced than Merlot. It fills the specific deep dark red position between the vivid standard reds and the deep wine-reds.
- Is Imperial Red appropriate for Christmas quilts?
- Yes — deep dark red is a rich, sophisticated Christmas backing color. Imperial Red provides a more formal, regal holiday red than the standard vivid Cardinal.
- What bobbin pairs with Imperial Red?
- A deep red Magna-Glide Delights bobbin (red jar) provides a reasonable tonal back match.
- Is this a specialty color?
- Yes — Imperial Red fills the specific deep dark pure-red position that sits distinctly between vivid production reds and deep wine-reds.