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true4uca 12-15-2016 11:53 AM

Why don't I do this
 
Why don't I take the time more often to match my thread color. Just did this and it is so worth that extra little effort. This may become my New Years resolution

Onebyone 12-15-2016 12:14 PM

Match it to what?

QuiltnNan 12-15-2016 12:18 PM

sounds like a great idea

true4uca 12-15-2016 12:47 PM

Oops, meant to say match thread to fabric.

Originally Posted by Onebyone (Post 7719576)
Match it to what?


Geri B 12-15-2016 12:51 PM

Are you saying you match color thread to fabric when piecing? My thread is either white, beige or gray usually for all,exception black or navy blue....then usually matched......or close....

sewbizgirl 12-15-2016 12:59 PM

I use white for most all piecing and some quilting. Sometimes it's an art to choose just the right color for quilting.

Onebyone 12-15-2016 01:11 PM

Unless I'm sewing white to white fabric I usually use bright red thread to piece with. Red thread makes me happy.

GingerK 12-15-2016 02:04 PM

I usually use cream or grey. Lately, I have been using grey more often. I'll even use cream when piecing white. I always try to match my top stitching thread tho. That way, it won't show any small oopsies. But Onebyone, I like the idea of using a colour that makes you happy! Bet you don't have a hard time seeing it if you have to unsew!

tranum 12-15-2016 03:26 PM

I inherited many, many wooden spools of thread from Mom and Grandma. I use light colors to fill bobbins and store empty wooden spools in large clear containers on a shelf in my sewing cave. I leave dark colors on spools and store as well. Love seeing them, makes me forget about the dust I should deal with ! LOL!

lots2do 12-15-2016 04:43 PM

I have old thread from Mom and Mom-in-law, too. I used to keep the spools in one of those jar lamps. I'm thinking of decorating a mini Christmas tree with them and some other notions.


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