Which color thread?
06-29-2023, 02:11 AM
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Originally Posted by rryder
After seeing the quilt top, I'd suggest a cool gray or silver since most of your colors are cool and there are some cool whites as well. I think value midway between very light and medium would be a good choice that would work with both the colored areas and the white parts. I think I'd stay away from anything with warm overtones even though your backing fabric is warm colored.
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06-29-2023, 09:09 AM
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Thread choosing is my hardest decision. I think about it when I’m choosing my backs too, because either way, it seems like the threads will stand out more on one side or the other. I like colored backs but if I use that color thread my threads will stand out on the top usually white background. It’s a dilemma each time for me and don’t suggest I try one color for top thread and another for bottom. I can adjust tension and I think it’s perfect. Then I see little dots of color at every needle hole. What’s an old gal to do?
07-01-2023, 02:19 AM
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Originally Posted by toogie
Thread choosing is my hardest decision. I think about it when I’m choosing my backs too, because either way, it seems like the threads will stand out more on one side or the other. I like colored backs but if I use that color thread my threads will stand out on the top usually white background. It’s a dilemma each time for me and don’t suggest I try one color for top thread and another for bottom. I can adjust tension and I think it’s perfect. Then I see little dots of color at every needle hole. What’s an old gal to do?
07-04-2023, 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by toogie
Thread choosing is my hardest decision. I think about it when I’m choosing my backs too, because either way, it seems like the threads will stand out more on one side or the other. I like colored backs but if I use that color thread my threads will stand out on the top usually white background. It’s a dilemma each time for me and don’t suggest I try one color for top thread and another for bottom. I can adjust tension and I think it’s perfect. Then I see little dots of color at every needle hole. What’s an old gal to do?
