patchsamkim

Depending on the color(s) of the back of the quilt I sometimes use a solid color thread for the bobbin, and sometimes use the same variegated thread as the top of quilt...either way looks good.

virtualbernie

Great idea!!!!!!!!!!

CoyoteQuilts

I use variegated thread in the bobbin all the time. It just depends on the backing. If my backing has multiple colors variegated thread blends better. Two tone and solid fabric I'll generally use solid matching color thread....

I have to admit the thread color just hits me while I am working on my project. I may have to audition several shades, but I generally just know what I want to use.

Good luck on your project and post pics when you get it done!

Jim's Gem

I love using Variegated thread. On top, in the bobbin: It's great!

MadQuilter

You can but you don't have to. I often match the bobbin color to the backing color and use variegated on the top.

Tippysmom

What a wonderful response! Thank you all, I have finally figured it out. What a great group!

Edie

I had a quilt professionally done with variegated thread. Top and bottom. Looked absolutely gorgeous. It gave the backside a design also. I love the variegated thread. I also use variegated embroidery thread or perle cotton thread for hand tying. Edie

MimiBug123

If I use varigated thread on the top, I also use it in the bobbin. That way, there is no problem with one of my threads being heavier than the other. Plus, I really like the way it looks!

Latrinka

I think it looks pretty, esp. on a darker colored quilt.

ghostrider

Sulky Blendables come in 12 wt along with their usual 30 wt. I love heavy weight threads for machine quilting and also for hand stitched accents over a finer machine quilting.