Thread color question

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my grinch quilt is finally sandwiched. I marked it to do a cross hatch pattern. The majority of the back is green with tone on tone swirls. It has a section that runs horizontal with the material on the front. The front is multi. It looks like this:
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What color thread? Do I use green for the back? No matter what color I use for the front, it will stand out in places. Help.

I'm not really sure why, but I prefer a neutral thread. I made one with threads matching each area and hated the way it looked on the back. I know a lot of people use gray.

I would use a green/blue variegated thread. i love the variegated threads for the top. just match thread to backing color for bobbin.

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Originally Posted by cindyinohio

I'm not really sure why, but I prefer a neutral thread. I made one with threads matching each area and hated the way it looked on the back. I know a lot of people use gray.

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That was what I used to sew it together. You don't think it might stand out on the back? I'll go take a peek. Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Iris Girl

I would use a green/blue variegated thread. i love the variegated threads for the top. just match thread to backing color for bobbin.

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I have never even seen varigated thread. Cool idea.

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Originally Posted by soul60s

I have never even seen varigated thread. Cool idea.

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Here is a link you will enjoy looking at.........so many pretty colors!

Sulky® BlendablesCotton Thread

By the way......Love the Whoville Forest quilt........I had not seen that one yet! I'm a huge fan of the Grinch cartoon.

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Originally Posted by pcbatiks

Here is a link you will enjoy looking at.........so many pretty colors!

Sulky® BlendablesCotton Thread

By the way......Love the Whoville Forest quilt........I had not seen that one yet! I'm a huge fan of the Grinch cartoon.

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Ohhhh...... love those! They have a Vintage Holiday 4112 that might be perfect. This way I can embrace the colors instead of hiding them. The mention 12 and 30 weight. I have no clue what to get or why.

I'd use either varigated blue/green or monofilament.

Here is another link from Sulky that should help with the thread weight. :)

Sulky Cotton Thread

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Originally Posted by Iris Girl

I would use a green/blue variegated thread. i love the variegated threads for the top. just match thread to backing color for bobbin.

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I was going to say the same thing.. but I don't think I would have spelled variegated right!

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Originally Posted by pcbatiks

Here is another link from Sulky that should help with the thread weight. :)

Sulky Cotton Thread

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Thanks for that. I think the 30 wt would be better.

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Originally Posted by Iris Girl

I would use a green/blue variegated thread. i love the variegated threads for the top. just match thread to backing color for bobbin.

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Question....why blue/green Instead of just green? Does it blend better? Sorry if it's an obvious answer. I just have no idea.

For some reason when I click on your link I just get a general Google search box. Is that what I am supposed to see?