Used wrong color thread in piecing
 

I just finished a very dark flannel quilt. I was ironing the top and using the lint brush on it when I noticed that my 'white' Prescencia thread was showing in a few places. I never thought to change from my white thread on a huge cone that I always use to a darker color. Now what do I do? I have about 10 stitches showing on the top. I know it doesn't sound like a lot, but black flannel and white thread look awful together. Any suggestions?

Black fabric paint. (Some say BIC marker, but fabric paint seems safer). Just enough to tone the white down is all you need. Dab it on the thread that show and no one will ever be the wiser.

Krista

Once you wash it, the threads and fabrics will tighten up a bit, and you probably won't be able to see it.

VOE - Voice Of Experience. Been there, done that, got the t-shirt. :thumbup:

I have used PERMANAENT fabric markers to rectify these problems in embroidery and quilting.
Even after washing, it will not show.Make sure it is dry before washing.

Find an ultra fine point permanent marking pen in a color that matches the dark flannel as closely as possible and carefully color the stitches that show by dotting them with the tip of the pen.

I've had that happen and after the quilt was quilted and washed, I was not able to find those offending spots.

A black Sharpie will solve your problem. One of my friends, a professional designer and quilter, uses them frequently. No one will ever know the difference unless you tell them. froggyintexas

I always used my Pigma Micron markers for coloring any defect in a quilt.

one day, I picked up a dozen or so box of fabric marker colors... they permanently set when ironed. they have saved me multiple times.

I like that idea of the fabric markers - but I also believe once you wash the quilt will be less noticeable. Good luck.

I always cringe a little when people say they use Sharpies on quilts, or permanent markers. They really aren't and will bleed into other fabric and if writing with them on fabric they will bleed and get fuzzy and faded.

I know from experience and I only use Pigma Pens or other Archival pens for making seams disappear and writing. They are one thing that is worth the investment. just MHO.

Wouldn't it be sad for a memory quilt of any kind to be lost to fading and bleeding signatures after a few years.

peace

How about using a sharpie?

Wash the quilt before you do anything. The offending stitches will probably disappear. If they do not, then try a black permanent marker.

I had the opposite happen to me. I used an expensive pigma pen to write a quilt label for my DD's quilt. The label has faded out. I had to do another one. The label I made for my niece's quilt I used a Sharpie thin line maker. That label hasn't faded at all. Both quilts are about the same age and the Sharpie label gets washed much more then the Pigma pen one.

I would use a fine tipped Sharpie.

This has been my magic solution to a whole host of similar "goofs". Have Pigma's in many colors.

I agree with Miss Peckish - all will be fine after it is washed.