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    Old 11-21-2009, 03:33 PM
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    I finished my quilt top and now it's time to quilt it. What color thread is everyone using on their quilt? I pieced it using natural, but with these fabrics being so bright and all different, I'm not sure what color to quilt with. Do I try to match the tread that is the backing? I don't have a huge collection of color or a place to buy such bright thread. Even if I SITD I don't want the thread to stand out like a sore thumb on the back. What would you do?

    Thanks, Kristina
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    Old 11-21-2009, 03:56 PM
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    I use a neutral for SID...I like when the quilting shows on the back, though too!!! It gives the backing a little bling :wink:
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    Old 11-21-2009, 05:17 PM
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    You don't have to use the same color thread on both the top and bottom, but try to use the same weight. Test on scraps first t be sure it looks ok. Mine had orange polka dots on back and the bright yellow/orange/gree/black colors on the front. I matched the back and used a yellow on the front.
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    The best thing about quilting is there are no rules, use what ever floats your boat.

    I used white with mine but I didnt want the thread showing that much just the quilting pattern.

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    Old 11-21-2009, 07:01 PM
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    my first one I used natural, second one I used pink, I'll probably use my regular natural on the rest of them.
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