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Thread: What color thread to us

  1. 08-11-2011, 10:44 AM #1
    llucas
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    So with a colorful top like this, what color thread should I use to quilt it? Should I change color for every section?
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  2. 08-11-2011, 10:45 AM #2
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    match the backing
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  3. 08-11-2011, 10:46 AM #3
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    Don't know, but GO BROWNS and GO TRIBE!!
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  4. 08-11-2011, 11:01 AM #4
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    I would use a neutral ecru.
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  5. 08-11-2011, 11:08 AM #5
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    good suggestion, thanks
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  6. 08-11-2011, 11:11 AM #6
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    Personally when in doubt , pick a varigated.
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  7. 08-11-2011, 11:12 AM #7
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  8. 08-11-2011, 11:15 AM #8
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    tan/brown. Football season is almost here...YEA cooler weather:):)
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  9. 08-11-2011, 12:54 PM #9
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    neutrals- gray's blend in very well on busy colorful quilts
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  10. 08-11-2011, 12:56 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by Granny Quilter
    match the backing
    The judges at the fair didn't like it that I didn't match the backing thread for my hand quilting
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