Need opinions on color for satin stich on butterfly quilt.
09-10-2009, 01:18 PM
#23
Super Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: currently central new jersey
Posts: 8,623
i love bright colors, but i think with this many bright colors it needs some one color to pull it all together. color of your choice, but dark enough to be seen. maybe the color of the darkest border.
that said, it is beautiful, adorable, wonderful, charming and fun! what more could a little girl want?
that said, it is beautiful, adorable, wonderful, charming and fun! what more could a little girl want?
09-10-2009, 03:05 PM
#27
Super Member
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: FL
Posts: 7,084
With all these options it will be tough to decide. Most of the time I try to match the background color of the applique. I did a butterfly quilt with only 2 fabrics for the wings and a different color for the body. I matched the body color. Here's a picture to give you a visual.
I'm sure whatever you do will be wonderful!
I'm sure whatever you do will be wonderful!
09-10-2009, 03:08 PM
#29
Super Member
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: FL
Posts: 7,084
Originally Posted by quiltncrazy
Something I like to do: get some clear vinyl or Glad press n seal, but I think the Glad might not be as easy to see through. Use an dry-erase marker, put the vinyl over your butterfly and use different color markers, to 'audition' your colors.
I like Terri's idea, and I like the idea of variegated too. Satin stitching on butterflies is puuurrrty! :wink:
I like Terri's idea, and I like the idea of variegated too. Satin stitching on butterflies is puuurrrty! :wink:
09-10-2009, 04:25 PM
#30
Super Member
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 6,764
Originally Posted by mrsjdt
How about using thread the color of the "body" of the butterfly---with shiny thread of course.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Aubrey'sQuiltingCreations
Pictures
7
11-08-2011 06:11 AM
