Using Gray Thread?
#13
Super Member
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Southeast Wisconsin
Posts: 1,070
I use up bobbins left from quilting, the ends of spools, etc. The best match I do is dark colors on dark fabrics and light colors on light fabrics. For the most part, what you use for piecing is never seen and then I don't have all these half-used bobbins and spools laying around. (None of my machines is a picky thread user.) If I have used up my leftovers I use white or black. I mostly use C&C because I am cheap when it comes to thread.
#14
I like the grayish green, rather yucky color but it goes with all print fabric unless it's very light or black. Usually the odd green color that never sells but is always on sale is the perfect choice. If I need an empty bobbin I will unwind one that is less then 1/3 full. I don't save thread. I save fabric scraps, batting pieces and binding ends but I draw the line at half empty bobbins.
Last edited by BellaBoo; 10-19-2012 at 12:14 PM.
#15
I have a question about using Gray thread. I read once that gray thread works with almost every fabric. Is that true? Then I read a post on organization the sewing room and it made mention of all the bobbins having gray thread. Is that an option too? Sew with a colored thread on top and gray on the bobbin? My! That would make life easier!
Thanks for your thoughts.
Gloria in Kansas City
Thanks for your thoughts.
Gloria in Kansas City
#20
Super Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: howell, Mi
Posts: 2,345
I use ecru for everything except white. It blends well most of the time, but that doesn't matter since it doesn't show anyway. I use a dark gray on very dark colors. Saves a lot of time winding bobbins when you can do a lot at the beginning of a project.
Sue
Sue
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
yourstrulyquilts
General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
185
10-20-2011 06:34 PM
fabric-holic
General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
82
07-07-2010 09:52 AM
Favorite Fabrics
Pictures
9
03-05-2010 06:20 PM