What color thread do I use to Machine applique a whit and pink dotted snowwoman onto a teal and whit snowflake background? I never know what color thread I should use and I don't want my quilt to look silly or stupid. Also what weight thread is best to blanket stitch around the designs?
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I'd use white. That way, any mistakes would blend in and not be seen.
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Thank you so very much for all of the imput. It really helps because I'm extremely worried I'll make a mistake.
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Originally Posted by ljs317
Thank you so very much for all of the imput. It really helps because I'm extremely worried I'll make a mistake.
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I'm new at applique and I have found for me it's better to match the color so I can hide my uneven stitches. My machine won't do a nice even edge so that helps.
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I use silk thread for appliqué. It sinks in the fabric and you can't see the stitches, even my mistakes hide!
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is there a specifuc brand you would recomend?
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I bought YLI Gift Pack Silk Thread set of 5
$16.00 here: http://www.connectingthreads.com/thr...__L600904.html You can buy single spools here: http://www.roserushbrooke.com/yli-silk-thread-1.html The 100wt thread is so fine it disappears into the fabric. |
For appliqué, you want to match the thread with the piece you are appliquéing onto the background. It helps it blend in better and makes the threads less noticeable.
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Forgot to say I use silk thread for hand stitching my binding on quilts. The stitches are almost invisible.
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