White on white - how?
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White on white - how?
I apologize if this is a question which comes up often but I had no luck with the search engine.
What tricks do you have for quilting with white thread on white background? I'm going crazy trying to see my thread and where I've been. Stippling is almost impossible! I have an extra LED-light attached to the machine and there is plenty of light in the room but it's still difficult to see the thread. I also have perfect eye-sight so there should be no issues with this.
In my attempts I've used cotton thread on cotton fabric. Is there more contrast if I was to use poly thread instead? I have a twin size quilt on which I'd like to use a lot of stippling. It might get difficult...
Any tricks that you could share would be very much appreciated...
And Merry Christmas of course (in Sweden we celebrate on the night of the 24th so today is a bit like the day after).
What tricks do you have for quilting with white thread on white background? I'm going crazy trying to see my thread and where I've been. Stippling is almost impossible! I have an extra LED-light attached to the machine and there is plenty of light in the room but it's still difficult to see the thread. I also have perfect eye-sight so there should be no issues with this.
In my attempts I've used cotton thread on cotton fabric. Is there more contrast if I was to use poly thread instead? I have a twin size quilt on which I'd like to use a lot of stippling. It might get difficult...
Any tricks that you could share would be very much appreciated...
And Merry Christmas of course (in Sweden we celebrate on the night of the 24th so today is a bit like the day after).
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Merry Christmas. I'm no help to you. I use contrast thread that matches some other color in the quilt. The contrasting thread creates a design element and I can see it. Black gives me the same issues.
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I have one of the old Ott folding flip lamp that I use to cast a shadow. Wait until you stitch with Black! I found THAT to be difficult. Good Luck !! Stay warm !!!
#8
Thanks! Excellent tips! I'll try the side light tonight or tomorrow. If it doesn't help I'll try using a faintly colored embroidery thread. I don't have any off-white thread and I live a good hour from any reasonable sewing shop.
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www.superiorthreads.com are you listening? We need a colored thread that turns white when washed.
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