Originally Posted by Buckeye Rose
When you quilt with nylon/transparent threads, you need to remember that the ends can get a bit stiff/pokey. I have the same ideas as you, don't want my quilting to stand out, so I use the closest thread color I can and change the top thread as I needed. There is no rule that says all of your thread has to be the same color.
This is a great idea!
Also, I've gotten used to having same weight and brand of thread, but different color in the bobbin to suit the back versus the front.