Need opinions on color for satin stich on butterfly quilt.
09-07-2009, 03:09 AM
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I think I would use thread the same or slightly darker than the wings, unless it's a print, then just pull out a color from the print. You could also use a co-ordinating color on Butterflies you don't have a matching thread for.
09-07-2009, 04:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Jim's Gem
I like the idea of a bright contrasting color of stitching. Such as a bright yellow on the red butterfly etc. Like sewjoyce said.
09-07-2009, 04:15 AM
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Nice quilt ~ since there are so many bright colors, I probably would stick with one color for all the blocks ~ I like the bright shiny blue that is sitting on the pink block in the lower right corner. Whatever you decide it will continue to be a nice quilt.
09-07-2009, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by tlrnhi
I always coordinate the color to what I am appliqueing, but, I think if you use the color of the body of the butterfly for the outside and the color of the outside for the body, I think that would look cute. You could try it on a test block to see how you would like it.
Other than that, it's a very cute quilt and I cannot wait to see it finished.
Other than that, it's a very cute quilt and I cannot wait to see it finished.
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09-07-2009, 05:46 PM
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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:
09-07-2009, 06:28 PM
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Ditto what sewjoyce said. Different contrasting colors on each butterfly.
What a beautiful, colorful, cheerful quilt.LOVE your butterflies.
What a beautiful, colorful, cheerful quilt.LOVE your butterflies.
Originally Posted by sewjoyce
Wow -- beautiful blocks!!! I think it would look neat if every butterfly had a bright, unmatching color -- like pink stitching on the yellow butterfly. It would be in keeping with the other bright colors in the quilt :D
But whatever color(s) you use, I'm sure it will look "just right"!
But whatever color(s) you use, I'm sure it will look "just right"!
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