Originally Posted by
Onebyone
When I have multi color blocks, no matter the background I use a color that isn't in the blocks. Usually I find a lavender color works great. I do not like pieced quilts quilted with white or neutral color thread much at all. There are too many beautiful colors of thread to use those.
I agree with Onebyone. When I first started quilting on a track frame, I was all about the matchy-matchy. Now I tend toward thread that shows up on everything but does not hog the limelight. Occasionally I will use a lime green or bright orange. They like to shine! I have a favorite green...spearmint Omni. I am not really a pastel girl, but this green seems to compliment alot of fabrics but not take over. I also like a tan- Mother Goose Permacore. try laying out the thread and laying it on top of the fabric. I have an easier time picking out a thread when its stretched out. I cannot pick when I am looking at a whole spool!