Black on Black
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Black on Black
I am handquilting a quilt with a black background using black thread. What was I thinking!!! I have done enough that I
really don't want to take it out and use a different color of thread but I am having a hard time seeing what I am doing.
Does anyone have any suggestions?
really don't want to take it out and use a different color of thread but I am having a hard time seeing what I am doing.
Does anyone have any suggestions?
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If you are going to wash the quilt when you are finished, then run chalk over the thread as you quilt it. It will show up as colored thread, but it will be temporary. It should be much easier to see. You can use white or any color - sidewalk chalk, blackboard chalk, any of it will wash out.
#3
I make sure I have good lighting where I'm quilting, so I can see the tip of the needle coming up. When the thread matches I don't worry too much what it looks like - if I can't see it, no one else can either.
Janet
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Having done a great deal of black on black applique , the best method I found was to lightly rub white chalk around the applique, or in your case in the area you want to quilt. The pounce chalk ( white) can also be used , and it dissappears with a hot iron.
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Agree with the GOOD light. I am handquilting a two tone green quilt with dark green. I love it on the light green but when I get to the dark green I am ready to scream.. I am okay as long as I have an extra bright light over my left shoulder.
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