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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?
Purple, green and gold table runner [ATTACH=CONFIG]152833[/ATTACH] |
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 |
What quilting are you going to do - that will help decide on your thread colour. Regarding the backing - I usually try to match my thread to the backing colour, although I make sure it is the same make of thread as the top.
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I will sid since at this time that is all I know how to do! Just a beginner!
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I would use purple for the back and then depending on the type of quilting I wold change the color of the tope thread to match the section I am working on. But I am not an expert.
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Originally Posted by Karen A
I will sid since at this time that is all I know how to do! Just a beginner!
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I agree with Amma - about the variegated thread. I use this a lot and like the results.
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Either purple or yellow, perhaps green in the green blocks or go with a variegated. You might not be able to find a variegated with purple and yellow in it tho. Check out Superior Threads, I know they have lots of variegated threads in their King Tut line.
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Originally Posted by stewyscrewy
purple in the bottm and gold in the top maybe a metalic to give it the mardi gras bling.
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I'd go with sparkly since gaudy doesn't really work here :)
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Oh gold metallic would be in keeping with the Mardi Gra theme.
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Go for it and use shiny gold! Add some richness to go with your purple!
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That is so pretty!
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Originally Posted by Sapphire_Rae
Originally Posted by stewyscrewy
purple in the bottm and gold in the top maybe a metalic to give it the mardi gras bling.
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That's beautiful. Love the colors.
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Very pretty! Gold would be my choice too.
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Your table runner is beautiful !!
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Gold metallic, absolutely. That is beautiful.
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I am too new to quilting to really have an opinion, but your table runner is beautiful!
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I would use a purple variegated or invisible. The runner is just gorgeous! And the purple is the most important representing Lent. Edie
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Originally Posted by azdesertrat
Originally Posted by Sapphire_Rae
Originally Posted by stewyscrewy
purple in the bottm and gold in the top maybe a metalic to give it the mardi gras bling.
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I like the idea of shiny gold
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Originally Posted by Karen A
I will sid since at this time that is all I know how to do! Just a beginner!
it is a beautiful runner! |
Use purple on the back (bobbin) & yellow on the top.
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To keep the mardi gras theme - what about purple?
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Beautiful runner!
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I think I would try for a multi color thread, could be in bobbin also to make it easier with tension.
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Purple in the bobbin, gold or variegated on the top.
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Thanks for all the input. I will post the finished product when it is complete. :)
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check out the varigated quilting threads. I think I have seen one with all thoses colors. it quilt up beautifully.
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Since you are doing SID then just use the purple.
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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
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It is beautiful. I agree with the purple on bottom and metallic gold on top.
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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! |
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?
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I would use purple for the back and a varigated for the top...Or use varigated for both sides..
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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 |
Cute runner!! I think all of the suggestions would work! Have fun!!
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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.
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Originally Posted by Sapphire_Rae
Originally Posted by stewyscrewy
purple in the bottm and gold in the top maybe a metalic to give it the mardi gras bling.
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