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    Old 10-23-2010, 05:21 PM
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    I am making "Sew Easy Twist bags" and am using black, white and yellow fabrics. Should I use white or black thread? I refuse to change the thread out when moving from one color to the other. What do you all recommend?

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    Old 10-23-2010, 05:22 PM
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    Are they solids or prints?
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    Old 10-23-2010, 05:29 PM
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    You're more likely to see black thread thru white fabric than you are white thread thru black fabric. That said, I'd probably use gray.
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    Old 10-23-2010, 05:39 PM
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    http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-38392-1.htm#841194
    This a black and white quilt I did. Top stitching done in black most of the pieces put together with white thread.
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    Old 10-23-2010, 05:42 PM
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    I use gray thread on almost all my piecing.
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    Old 10-23-2010, 05:44 PM
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    Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
    You're more likely to see black thread thru white fabric than you are white thread thru black fabric. That said, I'd probably use gray.
    I agree, I use gray often. Neutral is better.
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    Old 10-23-2010, 08:14 PM
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    I use grey thread from connecting threads. It blends in with everything.
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    Old 10-23-2010, 08:17 PM
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    Your choice! There are no wrong answers! You could do a test on a sample fabric piece possibly to see which one you prefer.
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    Old 10-23-2010, 08:26 PM
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    I vote for gray.
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    Old 10-24-2010, 03:36 AM
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    it depends ... do you want your quilting to really stand out? if you do then judge what is going to stand out the most..is it mostly white/yellow? use black...is the black more predominent? use the white...would you rather the quilting stitches blend in/not be as noticable? then use a neutral like medium gray. take your top with you to a fabric store and lay each color across it a couple feet and see what you like.
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