Red thread on white fabric?
09-06-2011, 08:37 AM
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Spool off some thread, put in on a white piece of fabric and douse it via spray bottle with water. Put another fabric on top and cover with a slight weight (book). This will give you an idea of the quality of the thread. You could try several to test this to see which red to use. Good luck
09-07-2011, 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by JenelTX
Originally Posted by misseva
I've used DMC turkey red (don't know color #) in a red work quilt on muslin and it didn't fade at all. In fact, I've never had any DMC embroidery floss fade.
09-07-2011, 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by JenelTX
Hmmm... but if my white on white won't show, how will I know if I'm getting better?
09-07-2011, 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Karen's Kreations
I do a lot of redwork with red thread. I've used Retayne when it's completed - seems to work fine. No bleeding as yet!
Love your quilt.
Good luck, Karen
Love your quilt.
Good luck, Karen
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