How many different colors of threads do you need for applique?
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I only use Bottom Line thread for applique.
It's so thin it doesn't matter what colour you use.
The only concession I make is I usually use a light colour BL on light fabric and dark on dark.
I appliqued circles onto 8 quilts using 1 spool of light green on background squares of dark green, yellow, navy blue, ecru, etc. No stitches showed.
http://www.superiorthreads.com
It's so thin it doesn't matter what colour you use.
The only concession I make is I usually use a light colour BL on light fabric and dark on dark.
I appliqued circles onto 8 quilts using 1 spool of light green on background squares of dark green, yellow, navy blue, ecru, etc. No stitches showed.
http://www.superiorthreads.com
#3
i have about 10, a couple very light, a couple very dark, and several med. tone of neutral colors, they blend in with most colors very well. i use 100 weight silk thread, it is pricey but goes a long way
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I don't really think you really need 50-60 (although I'm guilty of having almost every color of TIRE silk 100 wt).
I would think the most inexpensive way to have the largest variety of quality threads for applique would be to buy prewound bobbin sets (at least to start):
Like this:
http://www.superiorthreads.com/shop/...ut-1/products/
Superior has numerous different prewound sets. NAYY.
I would think the most inexpensive way to have the largest variety of quality threads for applique would be to buy prewound bobbin sets (at least to start):
Like this:
http://www.superiorthreads.com/shop/...ut-1/products/
Superior has numerous different prewound sets. NAYY.
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Originally Posted by bunniequilter
I use 100 weight silk. It can be expensive, but you only need two colours, a medium brown and grey. the thread is so thin it literaly disappears into the fabric.
#8
Originally Posted by Susie Quilter
I do the buttonhole stitch on my applique, and use lots of different colors. I use only DMC thread.
#9
Originally Posted by gollytwo
I only use Bottom Line thread for applique.
It's so thin it doesn't matter what colour you use.
It's so thin it doesn't matter what colour you use.
I usually use Silver, Grey, Cream or Taupe - those four colors blend in with just about anything. Light and dark warm and light and dark cool.
I have six or eight different thread brands I've tried for applique and this is my absolute favorite over YLI Silk, Masterpiece cotton and several other high quality threads - the Bottom Line handles like a dream compared to silk and is much slower to fray than any of the cottons. :)
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I use a verigated thread that matches most of the fabrics. Only use it on top and use a generic beige in the bobbin.
Oh, wait, are you talking about hand applique or machine? For hand, I do have a lot of different colors and try to either match or complement.
Oh, wait, are you talking about hand applique or machine? For hand, I do have a lot of different colors and try to either match or complement.
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