What kind of color of hand quilting thread would you use for black background AOTH
I'm new at hand quilting and was wondering what color and type of thread you would use hand quilting a black background of AOTH. The embroidery will be dark gold and the inner borders blue with gold metallic scrolls. I'm a newbie and I'm open to suggestions as I feel sort of lost. Also where would you purchase the thread as I live an hour from the quilt shop so I'd rather get it online. How many spools would you get. I don't mind having extra. Help please. mary r