How do you pick the color thread to do the quilting?
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I use invisible thread on top when doing SID. and a matching thread to the backing on the bottom. A problem with using too dark thread on the bottom especially whith a light top is that often the bottom thread can show slightly on the top leaving small "dots", You could change the backing to a lighter blue so when using light blue thread it will blend better on the back.Also using a print as the backing will hide many stitching flaws. I will use my SID or FMQ as a quilting pattern on ther back.
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i generally decide what i want for the top- be it compimentary, contrasting, verigated...what ever i choose- then i choose a thread for the back- that again either disappears/blends in, contrasts, compliments...goes with the back- about the only time my thread is the same top & bottom is when my background is the same- like a black background quilt with a black backing will have black thread- or same as white top/backing...i pretty much never quilt with invisible thread- i save that for applique- or some technique that requires it....i've had to re-quilt too many quilts for people who used invisible thread to only have it break apart- sometime down the road. i know some people have good luck with it- but i've not seen it hold up on a quilt that is to be used as a quilt- only on wall hangings. (just my experience) i would recommend matching your backing thread to your backing- and use what you like for your top- i think when people say you should use the same top & bottom it is more the (weight/type) of thread- not necessarily the same color.
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If you don't like the look now, there's nothing wrong with taking out the stitching ou've done.
Better to take the time now, than to hate it forever!
How do I pick the thread?
I audition the thread, against both the back and front.
Pull some of the thread off the spool and just let it fall on the quilt top/backing somewhat like it would be when quilted. That is, about the same distance apart. Stand back a bit, and you'll get a good idea how it will look after quilting.
Contrast of thread is more noticeable, yet can be very effective.
A coarser thread is also more noticeable.
Both tending to show any quilting faux-pas!!![Smile](https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images/smilies/smile.png)
Wherease a finer thread is much less noticeable.
I've had good luck with the Wonderfil/DecoBob 100 wt and 80 wt threads when I don't want the thread to be a focus.
Better to take the time now, than to hate it forever!
How do I pick the thread?
I audition the thread, against both the back and front.
Pull some of the thread off the spool and just let it fall on the quilt top/backing somewhat like it would be when quilted. That is, about the same distance apart. Stand back a bit, and you'll get a good idea how it will look after quilting.
Contrast of thread is more noticeable, yet can be very effective.
A coarser thread is also more noticeable.
Both tending to show any quilting faux-pas!!
![Smile](https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images/smilies/smile.png)
Wherease a finer thread is much less noticeable.
I've had good luck with the Wonderfil/DecoBob 100 wt and 80 wt threads when I don't want the thread to be a focus.
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