I have been pleasantly surprised how well the quilting is looking so far on the back with the variegated thread. I can actually see it better on the back then the front when it comes to the lines and all. The front looks great because of the texture that it is creating. Because of the design on the top, I am thinking that I will end up using white on both sides. I tend to over think things sometimes and this happens to be one of those times. Then again, I have not done quilted with this drastic of a thread color/background combo, so am hesitate to jump right in and do it.
I have had the "Salt & Pepper" look when the top thread shows on the back, but never though about the suggestion of "coloring it away".
I like that idea and will have to remember it.
Thanks for the ideas and encouragement on this one. This has been a learning experience on the whole quilt and it is turning out real nicely so far. Will post pics when I am done.