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So with a colorful top like this, what color thread should I use to quilt it? Should I change color for every section?
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match the backing
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Don't know, but GO BROWNS and GO TRIBE!!
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I would use a neutral ecru.
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good suggestion, thanks
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Personally when in doubt , pick a varigated.
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tan/brown. Football season is almost here...YEA cooler weather:):)
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neutrals- gray's blend in very well on busy colorful quilts
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match the backing
The judges at the fair didn't like it that I didn't match the backing thread for my hand quilting
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