Originally Posted by cherylynne
I use a single silk thread. I do needle turn applique and the stitches are almost invisible. If you want the stitches to show, as in a buttonhole edge stitch, you can use one strand of regular cotton thread in a contrasting or coordinating color.
This is what I do also ... with YLI silk. I usually just use either a light gray or a dark gray depending on the fabric since the thread really doesn't show.