There are no quilt police...how many of you don't care what color thread
#14
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I have four Aurifil 50 weight threads that I use for all piecing - white, black, grey and tan. It makes thinner seams that iron flatter than the heavier threads. I love it. Truth be told, I'm sure you could choose either the grey or tan and piece everything with it, but I use a lot of white or black sashing and backgrounds, so I perfer the white and black too.
#16
The only time it would make a difference is if you like your seams on the loose side. Many quilters do, because they are a lot quicker to rip out if necessary; and paper piecing, sometimes when you take the paper out it leaves the seam thread visible.
I think the matching thread idea comes from fashion sewing, and probably is important for a nicely finished project.
Yesterday I was sewing dark brown and light pink patches, today I'm sewing black and cream Asian prints together. Really now, how can you match threads? I just bump my stitch length down 2 notches.
The 'quilt police' only live in our own minds.
I think the matching thread idea comes from fashion sewing, and probably is important for a nicely finished project.
Yesterday I was sewing dark brown and light pink patches, today I'm sewing black and cream Asian prints together. Really now, how can you match threads? I just bump my stitch length down 2 notches.
The 'quilt police' only live in our own minds.
#17
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Although I am brand picky (Aurifil, but going to give Presencia a try), after that all bets are off. A couple of years ago, I bought a "Door Crasher" from Tricia's when they were still carrying Aurifil 50 wt. The spools ranged from the taupe I normally use to something like a dusty peach. As it ended up being something like $6 a spool for the large spools, I bought it and have been happily using it since.
#19
I do use whatever. I stll have thread from my DM & DS from over twenty years ago that I am still using up to piece my quilts. It's kind of nice to know some of my mom and sister are in the quilts I make. I mostly make scrappy quilts at this time so it really doesn't matter what color or size.
For special quilts I do like to use Aruifil in a medium gray (#50). It just disappears in most fabric.
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For special quilts I do like to use Aruifil in a medium gray (#50). It just disappears in most fabric.
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