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    Old 06-06-2015, 10:29 AM
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    Default My Gem quilt; quilting
    What color thread should I use for the quilting? The batting and backing are black.
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    Old 06-06-2015, 10:32 AM
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    I think I would pick my favorite color out of the colors in the quilt. I think for me, it would be a toss up of either the pink or purple. What is your favorite color in the quilt. I think the back will look cool with the thread color showing.
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    Agree! It also depends on how skillful you are with your FMQ.
    Don't want it to show all that much -- use black thread.
    Make it a double sided quilt -- use color or multi-color and interesting designs with a 40 wt. thread.

    Yummy quilt, by the way!

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    I think it would be great with a multi jewel tone thread.
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    I would do a multi color thread also. Very pretty!
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    I would use a variegated thread in complementary gem colors too.
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    I agree that a variegated thread of many colors would look great! Be sure and show us when you are done.
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    I agree with others on variegated thread.
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    What a beautiful quilt!!!! I have no additional thread color suggestions....all mentioned so far would look quite good.

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    First of all, that is a beautiful quilt. I would go with a jewel tone variegated thread.
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