mariatherese

I apologize if this is a question which comes up often but I had no luck with the search engine.

What tricks do you have for quilting with white thread on white background? I'm going crazy trying to see my thread and where I've been. Stippling is almost impossible! I have an extra LED-light attached to the machine and there is plenty of light in the room but it's still difficult to see the thread. I also have perfect eye-sight so there should be no issues with this.

In my attempts I've used cotton thread on cotton fabric. Is there more contrast if I was to use poly thread instead? I have a twin size quilt on which I'd like to use a lot of stippling. It might get difficult...

Any tricks that you could share would be very much appreciated...

And Merry Christmas of course (in Sweden we celebrate on the night of the 24th so today is a bit like the day after).

newbee3

there are so many colors in the white you could try a light grey

Barb in Louisiana

Merry Christmas. I'm no help to you. I use contrast thread that matches some other color in the quilt. The contrasting thread creates a design element and I can see it. Black gives me the same issues.

Bobbielinks

When I quilt white thread on white fabric I place a light/lamp to the side of the quilting area so it throws shadows on the stitching. This allows me to see where I have already stitched.

ManiacQuilter2

I have one of the old Ott folding flip lamp that I use to cast a shadow. Wait until you stitch with Black! I found THAT to be difficult. Good Luck !! Stay warm !!!

DogHouseMom

Agree ... light on an angle or less light. Try a light with a soft yellow light as opposed to a daylight/blue light.

Scissor Queen

Turn off the room light and light the quilt surface from the side.

mariatherese

Thanks! Excellent tips! I'll try the side light tonight or tomorrow. If it doesn't help I'll try using a faintly colored embroidery thread. I don't have any off-white thread and I live a good hour from any reasonable sewing shop.

BellaBoo

www.superiorthreads.com are you listening? We need a colored thread that turns white when washed.

caroloto

Great idea!!!