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    Hi all!

    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.
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    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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    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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    Quote Originally Posted by cindyinohio View Post
    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.
    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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    Quote Originally Posted by Iris Girl View Post
    I would use a green/blue variegated thread. i love the variegated threads for the top. just match thread to backing color for bobbin.
    I have never even seen varigated thread. Cool idea.
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    Quote Originally Posted by soul60s View Post
    I have never even seen varigated thread. Cool idea.
    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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    Quote Originally Posted by pcbatiks View Post
    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.
    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.
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    I'd use either varigated blue/green or monofilament.

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

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    Quote Originally Posted by Iris Girl View Post
    I would use a green/blue variegated thread. i love the variegated threads for the top. just match thread to backing color for bobbin.
    I was going to say the same thing.. but I don't think I would have spelled variegated right!

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