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Old 05-28-2018, 09:08 AM
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This is the first quilt that I quilted on my new simply 16. I used black thread and the quilt was so dark I could not see what I was doing because there was no contrast between the quilt and the thread I felt like I was quilting in the Blind
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Old 05-28-2018, 09:10 AM
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Black or Navy is the worst...
Yours looks great though!!
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Old 05-28-2018, 10:00 AM
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I think it came out just fine. Did you want it to stand out? From a distance, it is tough to see, but the close up looks wonderful to me.
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Looks good to me! Sometimes the quilting shows up well on the back, especially if the back is a lighter color than the front.
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If you're having trouble seeing the thread, try changing the angle of the lighting. If you have access to a black light or red light, that sometimes helps.
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Looks good!
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Very pretty. I have problems unless I do it when strong light or sun is shining in the window. I have plenty of bright lights in sewing room. Daylight makes it easier to see.
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Looks like you’re getting comfortable with your new LA...great job. I try to use thread with a little contrast, otherwise it is difficult to see where you’ve been.
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Originally Posted by jmoore View Post
Looks like you’re getting comfortable with your new LA...great job. I try to use thread with a little contrast, otherwise it is difficult to see where you’ve been.
Yes I am starting to get more comfortable and I agree with the contrast of the thread.
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