wildyard

I'm with the others. I would use black thread tho, so it actually stands out in contrast to highlight the shapes I outlined.

petthefabric

Sounds like you're on your way to more quilting. Wall quilts need as much quilting as ones that are washed because as they hang, if quilted insufficiently, the batting, top and back start to sag and the quilt looks "old" quickly. I think you indicated that the machine is having no trouble with FMQ when using colored thread- so that covers that question. So it's on to the monofilament thread. It needs a looser tension than cotton or poly thread because its stiffer and a little sticky going through the machine. Due to it's size a 65-70 microtex needle is recommended. Also, older monofilament thread was definitely breaking more often. Get a new spool of poly that is a good brand: YLI, Superior etc. Monofilament has some benefits and in some situations, such as outlining motif or applique, it is the thread of choice.

EllieGirl

I don't know whether I'll ever try the monofilament again, at least on my current machine that holds the thread in only a horizontal position. It was a brand new spool of Sulky, so a good brand. I know other people said putting it in a cup worked. I think it wasn't coming off the spool quickly enough. I had put the tension down to 2. I am taking a Craftsy FMQ with Leah Day and asked her about monofilament thread. She said she never uses it because she prefers to have designs show after all the work she put into them.

Auntie Em

Just love it....think that the suggestions of outlining is good.....