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Originally Posted by yayaquilts

I would use matching thread to each piece, using blanket stitch.

Ditto.

I probably would use the plaid fabric as the others patterns would interfer with your pretty appliques. A thin black for the app. would be nice and maybe ina few pop in another color to emphasize a portion.

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Originally Posted by kiffie2413

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Originally Posted by CoriAmD

Are you going to use sashing between the blocks? Sometimes, when I do something like this with sashing, I match the color of the sashing to do the applique. I have also heard to use the background color (in this case - white) as the applique color. I have not done that so can't say what it will look like. Do you have any extra you can experiment with?
It's going to be a darling quilt and I know some little guy will love it!

Hi,
Thanks for the compliment...I hope it will be much loved...
Thanks for all of the ideas...yes, I am going to sash it, posted below are the 3 fabrics I am considering, any ideas on those, too?? I really like all the ideas so far, the black thread is one I am leaning towards...besides my old match each part, which really does take so long...thanks again for your ideas, and opinions on the sashing fabric...

What if you used one color thread for each block, picking the dominant color, orange, green, red, etc? You could also match the bold blue. I like the bolder blue for shashing. Setting it on the diagonal would be awesome but that's a lot of unstable bias to work with!

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Originally Posted by CoriAmD

I agree with color of sashing.

I would use a medium to dark grey and use it for everything with a blanket stitch. The color of the propeller or the scoop on the backhoe. I recently did this on a quilt and it was darling - gave a little bit of a vintage look. Normally I use matching thread but it was a relief to use one color and not have to change all the time. Those blocks are so, so cute. You did a beautiful job of choosing colors and fusing. Please post a pic of the quilt when you're done.

I would go with a verigated thread.mkay

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Originally Posted by dakotamaid

There appears to be some black in each block. I would use black and make the stitch a bit smaller. Satin or blanket stitch would both work well here.

This was my first thought also. The black would make them all stand out nicely.

If you really want to do one color for applique how about a cream color??? I think black would be to much and wouldn't show on the tires and white would get lost in the back ground color of the block and gray I just don't see it. A nice cream color would be my choice.

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Originally Posted by fabric_fancy

i would change threads for each section to match but i'm a glutton for punishment.

Me too!
And satin stitch so it's washable.