Using Gray Thread?
#24
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Maryland
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When I was just starting out, I took a class where the instructor mentioned her preference for Superior Threads. I found they had some neutrals - dark and light - so I ordered some. I found they were wonderful for piecing. I only use colored thread now for quilting. Here is what I initially ordered.
https://www.superiorthreads.com/shop...eutral-colors/
https://www.superiorthreads.com/shop...eutral-colors/
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#26
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Sullivan Ilinois
Posts: 151
I use a light grey most of the time. other thread I use is a green kaki color which was recommended by Edyta Sitar only time I use other colors is if mostly white I will use white or mostly black will use black. saves changing by matching thread. I wind several bobins at once too. I use Aurifil thread.
#27
That's a good idea! I usually piece with gray too! I also use ecru, black, and med. gold. The gold blends with most fabrics too. I learned this in my early dressmaking years.
Yes, yes, yes....I have two shades of gray that I use all the time, medium light and medium dark. And I TRY to always have a box full of all white bobbins, all black bobbins, medium gray, and dark gray. I think the box holds a dozen. So easy to just wind a whole lot of bobbins at once and be done.....
#30
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Barnesville GA
Posts: 3,181
I have black and white bobbins in Bottom Line filled. I plain on getting some grey as soon as I can afford a spool. I figure between those 3 I will never have to have a colored bobbin unless I am doing some stitching that will show on the outside. Like the tote bag handles I just did.
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