Using colored thread to quilt on white backing?

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01-08-2011, 08:46 PM

#61

Rebecca VLQ

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K...handquilting??

I change my answer...go with the PURPLE!!!! :D

(Unless, of course, you have a hard time making your hands slow down. lol j/k)

01-08-2011, 10:56 PM

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desertrose

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Quote:

Originally Posted by #1piecemaker

I guess I should have said that I am quilting this by hand!! My stitches are pretty good when I take my time. But, not perfect by any means. I hate to take out what I've done and start over. Hind sight!!!

I'd say go for it. No hand quilting was or ever will be perfect and that is part of the charm. I'd use the purple thread I think it will look great. I'm an old hand quilter too!
Andie :thumbup:

01-09-2011, 10:17 AM

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sentra

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I have an embroidery machine, I have used white blocks
on top and bottom. The embroidery thread is the same
color in the bobbin as on the top. I used the same color
of material on side and bottom sashings and borders. This makes a nice reversible quilt.

01-09-2011, 11:15 AM

#64

Tweety2911

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Go with the purple thread since you are handquilting. Love that quilt!!

01-09-2011, 11:22 AM

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ladyredhawk

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Oh yes then it will be reversable they are beautiful that way.

01-09-2011, 11:45 AM

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cheryl rearick

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could you use a soft pale color in the purples would not be so bright on back. However I like some of the others think the purple / white contrast would be nice good luck which ever way you go.

01-09-2011, 11:47 AM

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hperttula123

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Originally Posted by kwhite

I love to SEE the quilting even on the back. Even if it sin't perfect (show me one that is) I think go with the color.

I agree totally!!! I love to see quilting. I usually use thread that stands out so you can see it. There is alot of time put into quilting and it's NEVER perfect unless your doing it computerized. That's what makes it special!!! :)

Here is some of my quilting. This is the top of the quilt. I love it to show. It's not perfect, but I love that it's not. :)

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01-09-2011, 12:00 PM

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Rock Lady

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I was told I shouldn't use colored thread, that I would not like it. However, being the stubborn person that I am, I used it -- pink thread on pink and white squares. I loved the way it looked and others told me they liked it. I also used black thread on an Amish quilt and loved that, too. I'd say it's your choice. You could always try a sample block and see what you think.