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I use gray alot. and I always use a neutral to piece. If in doubt, I stitch a sample piece, turn to the right side and pull/spread/stretch the seam open to see what you see. If it jumps out at you (think piecing with red), I would change it to a neutral less noticeable. (not that red is a neutral, I was just making an illustration)
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When I am sewing 2 high contrast fabrics together, I try to plan to sew them all the same way (light on top). Doesn't matter on top thread (usually use a neutral) but I use the dark color in the bobbin. This is because I press the seam to the dark side and if a high contrast thread, there is a slight possibility of it showing thru. With a good quality fabric, this probably isn't a problem, but it is a habit I formed years and years ago and it works for me.
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