Originally Posted by mgshaw
for most applique, hand or machine, I think you want to use a matching thread. If you want machine applique to look like hand applique then invisible thread is the way to go. Then there are times with machine applique that I like to use black or a much darker shade of the piece I am doing just to set off the applique. So I guess its safe to say you can use whatever you like!! :D
My thoughts exactly, whatever you think looks best and works for you.