Longarm quilting
 

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

Black or Navy is the worst...
Yours looks great though!!
Kirsten

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.

Looks good to me! Sometimes the quilting shows up well on the back, especially if the back is a lighter color than the front.

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.

Looks good!

Super. BrendaK

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.

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.

An additional comment to dunster: Make your light source come from the side. The reason for doing this is you will be able to see the shadows of your quilting. Jamie Wallen has a great YouTube on how to make a side light. If this type light does not work for your machine you may get an idea from watching it that will work for your machine.

I like to blend my thread with my fabric. Before, I could not see the thread and had to “feel” where I had already quilted. Now I have this light and use it all the time. Love it. (A lot!!) Ellen