FMQ newbie must have contrasting thread?????
11-06-2010, 03:01 PM
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I thought I was doing the right thing by using a dark thread on dark fabric but I got totally LOST in meandering. I couldn't see at all and crossed over, made a real mess. I'm just now starting to get some FMQ confidence and feel, once again, like I'm defeated at the start. I began again with a contrast color thread and did OK but it's just not what I had in mind. Is this normal? I would have thought that coordinating thread would hide my many mistakes ... HELP
11-06-2010, 03:33 PM
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I have done several quilts now with FMQ and only recently got brave enough to use contrasting thread. I do usually try to match the bobbin thread to the back, but do sometimes contrast the front. I did a couple that had a lot of black on black...I hated working on it. I couldn't tell where I'd been or where I was going. Matching thread does hide the mistakes, but can be hard to see.
Use what you like and are comfortable with. Don't worry about crossing over unless you were entering it in a show. No one will know but you anyway. :)
Use what you like and are comfortable with. Don't worry about crossing over unless you were entering it in a show. No one will know but you anyway. :)
11-06-2010, 06:21 PM
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I've fallen in love with varigated (sp?) thread. Most of my quilts are batik and black fabric. Tried quilting with black thread--couldn't see where I was or where I was going! With the varigated it blends in some areas and contrasts in others-pretty neat design effect.
(PS: I still can't FMQ-I draw designs and just quilt them.)
(PS: I still can't FMQ-I draw designs and just quilt them.)
11-06-2010, 06:26 PM
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Okay, so I'm not trying to ask a dumb question, but do you have good lighting in your sewing area? I have to light the world up in my sewing area but that helps me see even the most perfectly matched thread and fabric.
But I agree with the others in that quilting is supposed to be fun, and there are no "rules". Use the color thread that you like and know that you are gaining experience with every quilt.
But I agree with the others in that quilting is supposed to be fun, and there are no "rules". Use the color thread that you like and know that you are gaining experience with every quilt.
11-06-2010, 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by katier825
I have done several quilts now with FMQ and only recently got brave enough to use contrasting thread. I do usually try to match the bobbin thread to the back, but do sometimes contrast the front. I did a couple that had a lot of black on black...I hated working on it. I couldn't tell where I'd been or where I was going. Matching thread does hide the mistakes, but can be hard to see.
Use what you like and are comfortable with. Don't worry about crossing over unless you were entering it in a show. No one will know but you anyway. :)
Use what you like and are comfortable with. Don't worry about crossing over unless you were entering it in a show. No one will know but you anyway. :)
11-06-2010, 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by janRN
I've fallen in love with varigated (sp?) thread. Most of my quilts are batik and black fabric. Tried quilting with black thread--couldn't see where I was or where I was going! With the varigated it blends in some areas and contrasts in others-pretty neat design effect.
(PS: I still can't FMQ-I draw designs and just quilt them.)
(PS: I still can't FMQ-I draw designs and just quilt them.)
I like how well you can see it!
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11-07-2010, 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by hperttula123
Originally Posted by janRN
I've fallen in love with varigated (sp?) thread. Most of my quilts are batik and black fabric. Tried quilting with black thread--couldn't see where I was or where I was going! With the varigated it blends in some areas and contrasts in others-pretty neat design effect.
(PS: I still can't FMQ-I draw designs and just quilt them.)
(PS: I still can't FMQ-I draw designs and just quilt them.)
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