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quiltlady1941 11-07-2014 02:32 PM

What color thread to use??
 
When you are making a block with different color fabric in it what color thread do you use?

I'm working on some blocks that has black, light blue, red, and white, light yellow, light brown, dark brown...I have tried to use a off white thread but on the black and dark brown, and red seams you can see the color thread...then when you sew to the white and light blue you can really see the color thread, is there a color thread that would blend with all the different color fabric?

Thanks

katier825 11-07-2014 03:09 PM

try a gray or tan thread.

quiltsRfun 11-07-2014 03:11 PM

How about gray thread.

kristijoy 11-07-2014 03:17 PM

I was going to suggest a grey thread too.

ekuw 11-07-2014 03:27 PM

I use a taupe color for for everything that is not in the white/off white/cream spectrum.

Neesie 11-07-2014 03:33 PM

I have several neutrals and will hold each in turn, next to the group of fabrics. Whichever I notice the least, is the winner. :thumbup: My 'neutrals' are light grey, dark grey, off white and putty (a sort of light tan). I also have a sort of greyish blue and a sort of greyish green.

meyert 11-07-2014 03:57 PM

I like to use variegated threat. King Tut has some great color mixes and I have been surprised at how well some of them work with my different color quilts

quiltlady1941 11-07-2014 04:24 PM

thanks ladies I do have some gray I'll try that one.. I never thought of that color before.. I knew I could find the answer here on this forum...thanks so much..

QuiltingByFiona 11-07-2014 07:25 PM

I was going to say grey too, but looks like you are all over it! Best of luck!

nabobw 11-08-2014 06:01 AM

I use gray for piecing most of my quilts


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