There are no quilt police...how many of you don't care what color thread

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04-05-2013, 09:50 AM

#91

IBQLTN

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If you are a confident free motion quilter (which I am not) I would use a lime green thread to quilt it. If not, probably the navy would work best.

04-05-2013, 12:02 PM

#92

Iraxy

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Since I use mainly neutral or light gray thread unless the project is black, I use whatever I have in the bobbin.

04-05-2013, 12:07 PM

#93

MadQuilter

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Oh sure, that is how I use up bobbin thread too in my piecing. Nobody is going to see it once the sandwich is complete.

04-05-2013, 01:38 PM

#94

nhweaver

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I am of 2 different minds when I am piecing a quilt top. If it is scrappy, I use what ever bobbin color I have - any weight or manufacturer, I fill up bobbins with the spools that are almost empty. And use up any leftovers on the top thread. I do this when I am in my "frugal, reuse, recycle, repurpose" mindset.

Then when I am in my "I deserve the best, money is inconsequential" mindset I mostly use white, cream, shades of grey for the top in aurifil or essential 50 weight.

04-05-2013, 04:02 PM

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sewNso

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Wow, didn't know others used whatever was handy except me. i always fell guilty when i did this, but it's nice to know everyone else just uses up thread, except for black. i think black needs black thread. mostly.

04-05-2013, 06:29 PM

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purplefiend

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When I make scrap quilts, that's when I use up lots of bobbins. I use one in the bobbin case and the other for the top thread.

04-05-2013, 06:39 PM

#97

BeAQuilter

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Other quilters have said it doesn't matter what color you piece with. I might use lighter thread for lighter colored material but darker for darker material When the fabric color varies - what others said, whatever is in the machine.

04-06-2013, 11:22 AM

#98

2blackcats

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Quote:

Originally Posted by loisf

I have four Aurifil 50 weight threads that I use for all piecing - white, black, grey and tan. It makes thinner seams that iron flatter than the heavier threads. I love it. Truth be told, I'm sure you could choose either the grey or tan and piece everything with it, but I use a lot of white or black sashing and backgrounds, so I perfer the white and black too.

I think they are the only colors you need for piecing. I used to match and decided I'd rather spend my money on the fabric than the thread.

04-06-2013, 01:14 PM

#99

yweinst

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In general I just use tans and what I have. However, the current quilt I'm making a thread is showing just a little at the y joints so I tried to match a little better...