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01-02-2011, 05:03 PM

#71

newbiequilter

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Holice

i would add a medium to light gray.

Ditto for me.

01-02-2011, 05:10 PM

#72

Lilrain

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I usually use a neutral for piecing, but have been known to use up odds and ends of other colors

01-02-2011, 05:32 PM

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Dolphyngyrl

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Touche

01-02-2011, 05:35 PM

#74

dixiechunk

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I use greys and creams unless working on pure white or pure black...then I switch to white and/or black.

01-02-2011, 05:55 PM

#75

Gabrielle's Mimi

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I use the large spools of Superior Bottom Line...works great top and bobbin and saves money. I love the taupe shade as IMHO gray is a kind of sad color. I do use cream or white if the fabrics are white.

01-02-2011, 06:26 PM

#76

johans

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To Chris who said: Who wants to mend when one can quilt?
Have you heard, "Asking a quilter to mend is like asking Picasso to paint the garage."

01-02-2011, 06:32 PM

#77

johans

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Thanks. I usually use Superior Threads Masterpiece. I know the Connecting Threads price is 1/2, but I'm not sure it's the same quality as I'm using.

01-02-2011, 06:36 PM

#78

chris_quilts

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Quote:

Originally Posted by johans

To Chris who said: Who wants to mend when one can quilt?
Have you heard, "Asking a quilter to mend is like asking Picasso to paint the garage."

I'm that Chris and completely agree. However, DH doesn't quite see it that way. :(

01-02-2011, 06:42 PM

#79

Dani

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Olive green is also a n neutral thread to use for piecing.

01-02-2011, 07:06 PM

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GwynR

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Quote:

Originally Posted by chris_quilts

Quote:

Originally Posted by johans

To Chris who said: Who wants to mend when one can quilt?
Have you heard, "Asking a quilter to mend is like asking Picasso to paint the garage."

I'm that Chris and completely agree. However, DH doesn't quite see it that way. :(

I love your idea of using whatever is in the machine to do the mending. That might make the 16 yr boys think twice about asking for stuff to be mended. :twisted: