I took the advise of quilters on this board (of course!) and made a Rail Fence quilt for my dauhgter's birthday. Now I don't know how to quilt it because the front has 3 colors. Is an all-over meander oh with purple thread or should I skip the grren and white blocks and meander only the pirple or maybe just SID?? Please help...thank you!

I did not adjust tension, just whipped this up real quick so I could get it posted!

Maybe I should use invisible thread?

I like the all over meander. Pretty colors! Happy Birthday to your daughter!

well you have to do more than just the purple..... maybe use white thread or beige or even gray. not sure. It will be loved no matter what color you choose.

Someone on here suggested gray and I like to use that now when there are many colors.

Maybe a variegated thread, or possibly a compatible shade of grey.

I don't like the clear thread. It sometimes is stiffer after a while. I like the purple.

Maybe a green thread. OR a Gold thread to match the stars in the purple.

I agree, a variegated thread would look pretty.

I really like the purple I think it adds to the quilting.

I like the purple.

Definitely would not use clear to quilt, my opinion. I love the variegated thread look, however when I feel uncertain and an not in love with my thread choices, the old stand by is a light grey, it blends in well with all the colors and won't make your quilting the focus. Good luck deciding.

Good quilting. Suggest variegated or grey. Have fun, she'll love it.

Whats daughters favorite color? and what are you binding in? I like the green or a gold to bring out the stars and do all same color will pop or blend when going over your three colors.I don't care for invisible thread either. It will be wonderful what ever YOU decide.

I like using the varigated threads.

I agree with the varigated thread. I was at my LQS on Monday and was looking at their varigated threads and they had one that was the purple & lime green. That would look awesome!

Varigated thread is great!

I like to use variegated thread, but I also have lately started liking gray when the colors are widely different in a quilt. I took a quilt that had a variety of very different colors to a local longarmer and she suggested it. I was very happy with the results. If you don't want the quilting itself to be really noticeable, a gray might be the best choice. Do a couple of test sandwiches with different colors and see what you like.

I like variegated thread when I have several colors. If I were going to use purple on your quilt, I would rather go with a lighter shade of purple.

OK..not going to get quilted today. Think I will go shopping before it gets too cold!! lol

varigated gray

ME too. I like it!

I like the variegated idea and the gray...try samples of each like the one you posted with the purple .

I have used variagated thread on my rail fences. I like the result

I think the purple looks great myself. My second choice would be a medium gray that would disappear or a more formal quilting pattern that would show off a colored thread.

As a thought, what about yellow or gold thread. Would add a glittery affect to the whole quilt. The results will be beautiful what ever you decide, and don't forget to show us when you have it completed.
Dianne

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How about the lighter color in the dark - is it blue? And use a thinner thread, like a regular piecing thread, rather than a heavier machine quilting thread, to quilt and the stitching won't be as dominant.

how about trying a gray thread? might blend in better with the white and green

if in doubt, i always use ecru and like the way it blends with everything. by the way, does anyone have a suggestion for donating old and very beautiful greeting cards? do they take them at nursing homes , schools, or hospitals? i can't bear to throw them all away and need to get rid of them.

Well...I did venture out to my local Hancocks and they did not have the lime green and purple thread! The manager there said some new stuff was coming in on the delivery truck thursday and she will call me if they get some in. OK..I can wait 2 days!

Oh yeah...one of my friends working there gave me 8 pair of jeans for my grandangel! The trip was worth it...yay for recycling!

I would use whatever of the colors is her favorite and meander all over. Or check to see if there is a varigated thread with these colors.

I think it would be very pretty if you just do it all over. Your colors are great. Good contrast. Marvel

I love variegated thread.

I like the all over meander with the purple.

I always use variegated thread when there are a few colours then I don't have make a decision on one colour..lol

I might try the variegated, then you would see some of the stitching on the darker fabric.

maybe a bright or varigated yellow, to set off the stars, and contrast with the other colors?

Another idea is to do a FMQ design in each block - something like a set of circles or a flower design - might give it some dimension. I did this on the Think Outside the Block quilt I made and also an eight pointed star quilt I did for my dad - they came out pretty nice.

I am doing two rail fences right now. The center I have stippled and on the border of the first one I did butterflies using golden threads paper. Then I took the paper off and decorated the wings. Then I stippled around the butterflies.
Diane/Wyoming

Oh isn't that PRETTY!