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    Old 04-22-2011, 05:59 AM
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    What thread color do you find yourself mostly using? I find myself using browns alot. Don't know why.
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    Old 04-22-2011, 06:00 AM
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    I just thought about it and I would have to say white, and I don't know why, either!
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    Old 04-22-2011, 06:03 AM
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    I use a very light gray Gutterman as it blends right into the fabric when piecing. Of course, when I top stitch then I use the color of the fabric I am using.
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    Old 04-22-2011, 06:04 AM
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    mostly neautrals, like cream, off white ,taupe.
    if i'm using mostly whites i use white and black with black but for patchwork i use the neutrals, of course i have every color i could ever need in my stash!
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    Old 04-22-2011, 06:09 AM
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    For piecing white- for applique and quilting I try to match the fabric color
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    Old 04-22-2011, 06:12 AM
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    I use lots of gray for piecing.....
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    Old 04-22-2011, 06:54 AM
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    Mostly white and creams!
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    Old 04-22-2011, 06:55 AM
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    A grayish green - sort of like the color that the Easter egg dyes made when they were all dumped together.

    I think the name of the color (Coats & Clark) is "smoke"

    It blends with almost all medium to dark colors.
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    Old 04-22-2011, 06:56 AM
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    I use grays for piecing mostly. I don't know why, except that it's probably what I have the most of.
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    Old 04-22-2011, 07:31 AM
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    I use whatever thread color I have in my use up thread basket with a 70# neutral bobbin thread. I have half used spools of thread that are just in my way.
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