Do you use thread the same color as your backing?
#12
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I usually just try to keep the top and bottom colors in the same color family and/or value so I don't get pops of color from the top to the bottom or vice-versa. Usually on thicker puffier batting this is not much of a problem but on thinner batting it is more critical. For instance I just finished a quilt with Superior Threads' Rainbow in the bobbin and a medium blue and medium green on the top with a lighter weight batting with no problems.
#13
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Do whatever looks good to YOU. Wanna show off the quilting-? Go for it with a great contrasting thread! Or blend in-?
Lots of options~~
I usually use same thread in top and bobbin. Makes things easier for me.
Lots of options~~
I usually use same thread in top and bobbin. Makes things easier for me.
#14
i use similar colour on the backs of machine quilted projects because my machine quilting isn't really great. for handquilting projects i use high contrast colours because i love the look of the stitches.
enjoy your work! do what makes you smile
aileen
enjoy your work! do what makes you smile
aileen
#15
When I first started, I matched the color of thread to the back so my mistakes wouldn't stand out so much. Now that I am more comfortable with my stitching, I don't mind contrasting thread. I do sometimes use different thread in the bobbin, but I do test it out first to see if I am happy with the way it looks. My favorite threads are variegated colors.
#18
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I agree! But I have found that if I use plain backing with contrasting thread my FMQ "boos" show up much more.
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