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02-06-2011, 10:18 AM

#31

lillybeck

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Since you are doing SID then just use the purple.

02-06-2011, 10:58 AM

#32

Marvel

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I think a gold would be pretty. Have you thought of taking some of the scraps and experiment with different threads? By the way, I dearly love how your runner turned out. Marvel

02-06-2011, 11:19 AM

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roseee

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It is beautiful. I agree with the purple on bottom and metallic gold on top.

02-06-2011, 11:34 AM

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desertrose

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Karen A

I completed the top of a Mardi Gras table runner. What color thread would you use to quilt it? The backing is purple. Should I use purple as the bottom thread?

I like using the varigated threads becasue they tend to bring all the colors together and look so pretty on the backing. Good Luck!

02-06-2011, 01:05 PM

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patsyo56721

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Karen A

I completed the top of a Mardi Gras table runner. What color thread would you use to quilt it? The backing is purple. Should I use purple as the bottom thread?

I would use varigated thread.

02-06-2011, 03:52 PM

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p38flygirl

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I would use purple for the back and a varigated for the top...Or use varigated for both sides..

02-06-2011, 04:34 PM

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LivelyLady

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Quote:

Originally Posted by amma

I try and use threads that will work on the top and bottom. I do not like to have to keep fiddling with the tension.
There are beautiful varigateds that would be pretty on this runner :D:D:D

I agree.....for me it works smoothly using the same thread top and bottom and a varigated would look great.

02-06-2011, 04:40 PM

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costumegirl

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Cute runner!! I think all of the suggestions would work! Have fun!!

02-06-2011, 04:51 PM

#39

Holice

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i would quilt 1/4" out from the seam. Would give better definitation. If you are having difficulty with bottom thread showing on top, I would use same thread on the bottom. Then there would be a nice quilting pattern on the back.