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    Default Ok... I need opinions :-)

    I'm going to tackle FMQ on my Yellow Brick Road quilt! . Now comes the hard part... Picking thread.

    Option A

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    Light grey thread (shown on the purple border of the quilt)

    Option B
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    A plum variegated thread (also shown on the border of the quilt)

    Here's what the quilt looks like ...

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    Any thoughts or suggestions are greatly welcome!!
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    Default Re: Ok... I need opinions :-)

    it really depends on how much you want your quilting to stand out. Personally, I like the first sample. I don't think that would take over if you do it on the whole quilt. Are you planning to use this pattern over the whole thing, or just the borders?
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    Default Re: Ok... I need opinions :-)

    I think I like the light grey the best can't wait to see it when it's completed

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    Default Re: Ok... I need opinions :-)

    Ok, even though your border color reads brown in these pictures I know it isn't. That said, I like the second choice better as it isn't so stark against the fabric. I think the top one is a bit too light.
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    Default Re: Ok... I need opinions :-)

    I agree with Karen. I like the variegated thread. You can still see the design but it won't be as obvious if it's not perfect. I think you're doing great, Jess. I haven't tried anything like this yet. I bought a couple of patterns so I guess I need to take the plunge. Good luck!
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    Default Re: Ok... I need opinions :-)

    beautiful!!! my personal preference is choice B. Cant wait to see it done!!

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    Default Re: Ok... I need opinions :-)

    My plan was to do the square butterflies in the 5.5" squares on the quilt, so kinda scattered all over. The rest of the quilting was going to be echo stitching on the main seams. The butterflies in a row were going to go around on the border
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    Default Re: Ok... I need opinions :-)

    I think I like the variegated thread better........it just seems more "butterfly-ish" and seems to add some dimension to the FMQ!

    The quilt is beautiful!
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    Default Re: Ok... I need opinions :-)

    try doing a butterfly on some of your print fabric if you have any and see which you like. It will look entirely different on a print fabric.
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    Default Re: Ok... I need opinions :-)

    I like the light grey. Beautiful quilt!

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