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    Old 08-11-2011, 10:44 AM
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    So with a colorful top like this, what color thread should I use to quilt it? Should I change color for every section?
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    Old 08-11-2011, 10:45 AM
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    match the backing
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    Old 08-11-2011, 10:46 AM
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    Don't know, but GO BROWNS and GO TRIBE!!
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    Old 08-11-2011, 11:01 AM
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    I would use a neutral ecru.
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    Old 08-11-2011, 11:08 AM
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    good suggestion, thanks
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    Old 08-11-2011, 11:11 AM
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    Personally when in doubt , pick a varigated.
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    Old 08-11-2011, 11:12 AM
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    Old 08-11-2011, 11:15 AM
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    tan/brown. Football season is almost here...YEA cooler weather:):)
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    Old 08-11-2011, 12:54 PM
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    neutrals- gray's blend in very well on busy colorful quilts
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    Originally Posted by Granny Quilter
    match the backing
    The judges at the fair didn't like it that I didn't match the backing thread for my hand quilting
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