Kimberbell + Glide: Thread Matching Made Easy

Kimberbell Solids aren’t just your run-of-the-mill cotton fabrics. They were specifically curated for the enthusiast who demands both quality and aesthetic. These fabrics feature a high thread count and a buttery-soft finish that provides a stable foundation for dense embroidery designs, preventing the dreaded “puckering” that often happens with thinner materials. Beyond the technical specs, the color palette is what sets them apart. Kimberbell has mastered a range of vibrant, trendy, and classic colors that are designed to work together across various seasonal projects, from bench pillows to zipper pouches.

When it comes to the stitching itself, Glide Thread by Filtec has earned its reputation as a premium choice for both quilting and embroidery. It is a trilobal polyester thread, which gives it a characteristic “sheen” that mimics the look of silk but maintains the strength of polyester. It runs incredibly smoothly through machines with minimal lint buildup. Because Glide is lint-free and has consistent tension, it produces crisp, professional-looking stitches that elevate the final look of any Kimberbell project.

The real game-changer for makers is the official color coordination between these two brands. You no longer have to stand in a quilt shop holding a bolt of fabric up to a wall of thread spools, squinting to see if the undertones match. Kimberbell and Filtec have simplified the creative process by identifying exactly which Glide thread colors pair with specific Kimberbell Solids. This synergy allows you to spend less time auditioning colors and more time actually at your machine.