Originally Posted by
Onebyone
I don't change the color of thread when piecing or machine quilting. In fact unless it's white fabric I use whatever thread I want to use up. I always use a thin poly in the bobbin no matter what I use for the top thread. I don't know any one that changes thread color when piecing or matches the thread color to the fabric.
Sorry Onebyone......I didn't explain myself properly. I realize most any colour will do when piecing. I'm talking about quilting the quilt. Should the bobbin thread match the backing fabric if the stitching is in the ditch or very simple? What is the idea behind having different thread weights for the bobbin and top thread. Changing thread colour for example on a Bargello that goes from blacks/grey to blue/greens to beige/creams, what colour would you use?