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I am mostly finished with this top. I can't decide if I want to add a border or not. I am also debating on what color of thread I should use to quilt it all together with. The quilt is a little flamboyant, I know. A lot of the quilt is pink. But I am afraid that pink will be too much. I thought about using just a natural. Then nothing would blend and it would really stand out. Or maybe a brown. But brown also is so blah. Brown might blend the best though and it might tone it down a bit versus adding to it. I also haven't picked out anything for the backing yet. Color suggestions for that as well?
My picture is a bit dark. Everything is brighter. The light ones in the middle are a soft yellow with a lighter shade of the turquoise. the top. Sorry I should have laid it out better [ATTACH=CONFIG]24180[/ATTACH] Here is what some of the fabric looks like [ATTACH=CONFIG]24181[/ATTACH] More close-up of the fabric. Sorry I still can't get the yellow to show. The 2nd and 3rd block above the solid pink is the yellow [ATTACH=CONFIG]24182[/ATTACH] |
I am new to quilting so maybe you want to listen to someone else. That's OK.
But in my quilting class, my teacher recommends a light grey when you have no idea what color to choose. It blends with most colors except pure black. |
I would go with verigated (sp) thread will blend in really nice.
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What about a light burgundy? And for a border, if you want to tone down the pink, pick out one of the turqoises.
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I too would go with a variegated. I have one that would go with your quilt But I'm useing it right now for my quilt. The quilting is coming out beautiful.
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You could always use clear thread. I would go with the chocolate color for athe backing, border myself but hey a flamboyant quilt is cool too. Color can lift your spirits on a dreary day and I think its a pretty cool quilt. Now you have so show us the finished product.. curiosty on what you end up doing will get us all!!
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I would use a Med-Dk Pink. But I have never been too crazy about the look of varigated thread on a quilt, but that is just me. What was your first thought when you looked at it, I would say go with that.
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Very, very nice :!:
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I would do a Stipple or FMQ stitch with a pink and blue matching, variegated thread. If you can find it. It's a bold quilt, you don't want to wimp out with the thread choice;>
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I would go with a pink or burgundy. A flambouyant quilt needs flambouyant quilting. I love it.
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I would go with brown. It will stand out quite a bit on the lighter parts, but I think it would tie it all together the best.
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wow, sounds like you have a variation of answers, so now you're probably just as confused as when you posted. tee hee My 2 cents, I'd put a border on it. Maybe a small one (an inch) and then a 3 - 4 inch border. I'd probably use the teal/blue colors for these... then I'd quilt in brown. Can't wait to see it finished!
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Cute quilt. I have no idea what color.
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Wow thanks for all the input. I still haven't decided but I am loving this input! Thank you
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Great choice of fabric and color. I you will post another picture after it is quilted.
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How abourt varigated thread.
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How do you plan to quilt it? The quilting design always helps me decide on the thread color. I would put a brown border on it and use one of the pinks for the binding!!JMO I love the quilt!!
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I have those fabrics! I'm thinking the brown would look really nice.
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What a beautiful quilt and the pink's are perfect. I think a brown thread will work great!
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I think it is going to be a gorgeous quilt! As for the color of thread, I think either a Natural or a Brown. Just my 1/2 a cent. Are you going to handquilt or machine quilt it? You might want to stretch out a nice long pc of whatever colors of thread across the quilt top and audition them to see which you prefer. That is how I make my decision most of the time. :wink: Sometimes the most unexpected thread wins. Anxious to see it completed. It'll be a beauty.
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Originally Posted by Gramof6
I think it is going to be a gorgeous quilt! As for the color of thread, I think either a Natural or a Brown. Just my 1/2 a cent. Are you going to handquilt or machine quilt it? You might want to stretch out a nice long pc of whatever colors of thread across the quilt top and audition them to see which you prefer. That is how I make my decision most of the time. :wink: Sometimes the most unexpected thread wins. Anxious to see it completed. It'll be a beauty.
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Brown seems to me the best choice... maybe a warm brown rather than a really dark brown. I am sure that what ever color you finally decide on will look great. Just don't take too long to pick a color.
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Varigated thread I think would be cool!
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I did a quilt similar to that and I used variegated thread and loved the effect. Give it a try.
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