Thread color for quilting?
#1
Do you think that the thread color for quilting on a quilt would look better matching the colors in the quilt blocks or matching the raspberry/purple blocks?
The quilt is a brick pattern with Kona snow as the sashing, border, and half of the bricks; the bricks are shades of raspberry and purples, some batiks...
Thanks so much; I am still quite new to this.
The quilt is a brick pattern with Kona snow as the sashing, border, and half of the bricks; the bricks are shades of raspberry and purples, some batiks...
Thanks so much; I am still quite new to this.
#4
You have so many wonderful colors going on there, it would be hard to pick just one. I would use clear or smoke monofilament that would not distract from the fabric design in the needle, and something what would match your backing color in the bobbin.
#6
Originally Posted by scrapykate
put several threads in a loopy fashion on top of the quilt and see what you like best. You also have to decide if you want the quilting to pop or blend. good luck
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I would make a sample of the fabrics sandwiched, and try out a few different colors. See if the thread pulls to the back. Since your backing is white the top thread may show slightly on the back, If it does I would either use monofilament or white.
#8
Originally Posted by scrapykate
put several threads in a loopy fashion on top of the quilt and see what you like best. You also have to decide if you want the quilting to pop or blend. good luck
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