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    Old 09-10-2009, 07:10 PM
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    Originally Posted by tlrnhi
    I always coordinate the color to what I am appliqueing, but, I think if you use the color of the body of the butterfly for the outside and the color of the outside for the body, I think that would look cute. You could try it on a test block to see how you would like it.
    Other than that, it's a very cute quilt and I cannot wait to see it finished.
    I agree with Terri!
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    Old 09-10-2009, 07:30 PM
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    I think I would go with a green to match background fabric so it doesn't compete with your beautiful butterflies.
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    Old 09-10-2009, 07:46 PM
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    Originally Posted by GailG
    Originally Posted by mrsjdt
    How about using thread the color of the "body" of the butterfly---with shiny thread of course.
    I second the motion on this idea. Butterflies are near and dear to my heart. These are beautiful. Great work.
    That was my first inclination as well. Whatever you decide, it will be pretty.
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    Old 09-10-2009, 07:47 PM
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    Originally Posted by Tippy
    I think I would use thread the same or slightly darker than the wings, unless it's a print, then just pull out a color from the print. You could also use a co-ordinating color on Butterflies you don't have a matching thread for.
    I like this suggestion
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    Old 09-11-2009, 01:03 PM
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    I think I would use the irridesent thread also!
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    Old 09-11-2009, 04:29 PM
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    Hey, not to change the subject completely....but..I keep looking at that cat and can't figure out if he's had a complete haircut, minus the neck and under-chin area, or if he's some breed I've never heard about that has a "lion's mane". I love cats of all kinds, though I only have 3 now. But yours is a stumper. Ruth
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    Old 09-11-2009, 06:10 PM
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    I have to agree with sewjoyce also. If you use a color close to the color of the butterfly, it won't stand out and define it.
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