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08-14-2018, 05:56 AM

Daffy Daphne

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Wrong thread

I thought I had the perfect thread for my spiderweb quilt, but after practicing on this extra block, I think it contrasts too much with the light fabric and not enough with the dark. So I've ordered a couple of lighter variegateds. Luckily I have another orphan block to try them out on.

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08-14-2018, 06:07 AM

SusieQOH

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Daffy, that's a beautiful block but I have to agree with you on the thread.
Your username cracks me up!

08-14-2018, 06:19 AM

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Love the block and actually like the quilting thread. I'll be curious to see what the variegated looks like. hope you post a photo.

08-14-2018, 06:20 AM

Boston1954

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It does not seem that bad to me, but at least it is nice for you to get a little bit of practice.

08-14-2018, 06:24 AM

zozee

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Gorgeous fabric and terrific block!! Wow.
But agree . A little too dark against the light strips. I can see paler colors working better.

08-14-2018, 06:33 AM

bearisgray

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If you quilted by stitching in the ditch, then the dark thread would not show very much.

When there is such a high degree of contrast in the piecing, I don't know what color I would use for quilting.

08-14-2018, 07:37 AM

Dolphyngyrl

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I personally like your thread choice

08-14-2018, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Dolphyngyrl

I personally like your thread choice

Me too. Especially in the sample you posted.

08-14-2018, 08:59 AM

Tartan

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I like the thread colour and your quilting design!

08-14-2018, 09:31 AM

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What a beautiful block.

I like the thread colour, but we all have a vision of what we want our quilts to look like and this isn't yours, so keep looking until you find just the right thing. Variegated might be just the ticket.

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