Quilting a busy panel quilt.

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11-16-2018, 07:47 AM

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betthequilter

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What about a variegated thread? I have one with bright colors: red, green, blue, yellow.

11-16-2018, 07:55 AM

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Ellen 1

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When I don’t want to use a white-white thread, I have a light peach that blends and would work wonderfully in this quilt. :-). Another color I use that blends well is Lemonaid (yellow-Perma Core). This one is a “staple”!

11-16-2018, 08:04 AM

#13

osewme

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What an adorable quilt. Teddy is going to love it!!! I've used grey when in doubt & it just blends right in to every color. And don't forget that after the quilt is washed the quilting thread seems to just sink right in & is not noticeable.

11-16-2018, 08:51 AM

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cashs_mom

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Grannies G

You could use a monofilament to outline all the animals and Sid for the blocks so no thread change, maybe a variegated for the borders, and your back grounds are great maybe a solid bobbin thread to match the top variegated or even use the variegated in the bobbin as well. Whatever you chose will be loved.

I agree with this. I used a variegated thread on the last quilt I quilted in both top and bobbin and it came out great.

11-16-2018, 05:30 PM

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Daylesewblessed

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I like the idea of a dull green thread.

11-16-2018, 09:28 PM

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Friday1961

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jokir44

My 2cents worth.
Put the orange on the back and use a medium to light orange for the quilting.

This is what I'd do, too. I don't like the darker blue as the backing but the orange looks exactly right, to me. And orange thread, quilted as you suggested, will look great.

11-16-2018, 09:54 PM

#17

Ariannaquilts

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That panel is adorable, do you mind sharing who it's by? As for the quilting I would definitely go with the grey just blends in really well, at least that's been my experience. Good luck!

11-16-2018, 11:09 PM

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sewbizgirl

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Light blue or gray thread and crosshatch the whole thing.

11-27-2018, 12:24 PM

#19

linmid

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How about a variegated thread.

11-27-2018, 01:19 PM

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I would like the monofilament thread except that it doesn't feel soft. Wouldn't like it on a baby quilt. Light gray is the best choice, I think. I do like your idea to SID and then outline the animals in each block. It's really a darling quilt!