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    Old 02-25-2010, 04:09 PM
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    What color thread do you use if you are sewing blocks very light and very dark?
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    Old 02-25-2010, 04:12 PM
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    I usually use a gray/green, or gray. If it is mostly black I will use black. I don't usually by thread to match for piecing.
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    Old 02-25-2010, 04:12 PM
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    I always use a neutral for all piecing.
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    Old 02-25-2010, 04:19 PM
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    I use light beige or dark beige.
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    Old 02-25-2010, 04:29 PM
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    Neutral, grey or beigeish
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    Old 02-25-2010, 04:33 PM
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    I use a neutral cream for 95% of my piecing.
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    Old 02-25-2010, 06:50 PM
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    Neutral cream, or gray, for me too :)
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    Old 02-25-2010, 07:14 PM
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    Originally Posted by Camping Betty
    What color thread do you use if you are sewing blocks very light and very dark?
    Thanks that is what I have been using, natural so maybe I am doing it right!!
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    Old 02-26-2010, 01:51 AM
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    Originally Posted by redquilter
    I always use a neutral for all piecing.
    neutral is good
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    Old 02-27-2010, 02:07 PM
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    i try very hard to use leftover bits. so if i'm sewing reds, i'll use up orange thread. if i'm sewing dark blue, i'll use up purple. like that. otherwise, either dark or light grey. plus white.

    EDIT: my leftover colors are from garment sewing.
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