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Old 02-03-2011, 05:01 AM
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Old 02-03-2011, 05:06 AM
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Originally Posted by dixiebelle162002
I really like the purple I think it adds to the quilting.
ME too. I like it!
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Old 02-03-2011, 05:15 AM
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I like the variegated idea and the gray...try samples of each like the one you posted with the purple .
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Old 02-03-2011, 05:18 AM
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I have used variagated thread on my rail fences. I like the result
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Old 02-03-2011, 05:21 AM
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I think the purple looks great myself. My second choice would be a medium gray that would disappear or a more formal quilting pattern that would show off a colored thread.
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Old 02-03-2011, 05:30 AM
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As a thought, what about yellow or gold thread. Would add a glittery affect to the whole quilt. The results will be beautiful what ever you decide, and don't forget to show us when you have it completed.
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Old 02-03-2011, 06:16 AM
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Originally Posted by missgigglewings
I took the advise of quilters on this board (of course!) and made a Rail Fence quilt for my dauhgter's birthday. Now I don't know how to quilt it because the front has 3 colors. Is an all-over meander oh with purple thread or should I skip the grren and white blocks and meander only the pirple or maybe just SID?? Please help...thank you!

I did not adjust tension, just whipped this up real quick so I could get it posted!
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How about the lighter color in the dark - is it blue? And use a thinner thread, like a regular piecing thread, rather than a heavier machine quilting thread, to quilt and the stitching won't be as dominant.
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Old 02-03-2011, 06:28 AM
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how about trying a gray thread? might blend in better with the white and green
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Old 02-03-2011, 06:49 AM
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if in doubt, i always use ecru and like the way it blends with everything. by the way, does anyone have a suggestion for donating old and very beautiful greeting cards? do they take them at nursing homes , schools, or hospitals? i can't bear to throw them all away and need to get rid of them.
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Old 02-03-2011, 08:03 AM
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Well...I did venture out to my local Hancocks and they did not have the lime green and purple thread! The manager there said some new stuff was coming in on the delivery truck thursday and she will call me if they get some in. OK..I can wait 2 days!

Oh yeah...one of my friends working there gave me 8 pair of jeans for my grandangel! The trip was worth it...yay for recycling!
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