This Thread Color Okay?

I am starting to quilt this quilt:
(I'll have to add the quilt picture later, for some reason I can't get my pictures to pull up in my album. When I try to post it's a white square, except the ones I just uploaded)

I started with white thread and thought it blended in too much. My husband suggested I needed something bold and noticeable. I chose a color that's not in the quilt but coordinated nicely, purple. I've always quilted with white or cream so this was a bit daunting of a choice. I'm not so sure it's the right color either. I know it's harder to tell on our various computer screens but maybe you could still give me a nay or yeah if this works?
This is the top, I think it will work okay here (yeah, I should have washed off the blue marker first, sorry)
http://forum.missouriquiltco.com/att...7&d=1331174411

This light turquoise backing is what has me really questioning my sane judgement:
http://forum.missouriquiltco.com/att...6&d=1331174407

In case you need further info...this is the stencil I have that I'm going to use for the whole top, minus outside green border:
http://www.quiltingcreations.com/sto...upID=&SKU=1034

Thank you for all the opinionated help you've given me through my various projects :-)

Oh go for it, what the heck. It looks fine and is out of the box, at least for me. I will have to give it a try sometime. You definitely can see it now and that is what you wanted. I think black would have been too stark! Piece and blessings, Vicki

I think it looks really nice. I like the purple on the back too. I usually use cream or white too, and this time I'm using tan. It's hard to get use to huh? BTW...I like the design.
Syndi

I love the pattern your using that is going to look great.
Do YOU like the purple? If you like it then that's all that matters.
I have never used thread that wasn't neutral so I am no help, sorry.

I still use neutrals. I tried, one time, to use light on the back and dark on the front, but the dark threads showed through. Since you did ask for opinions I guess mine is a little different than others. I think a red would look really nice to compliment the colors your quilt. But as others have said, if you like purple, you should use it. : )

Nope! Go with white. White will look the best. If you absolutely need to add a color choosed one of the colors in the quilt. For example, you could choose the turquoise but use a very pale turquoise thread. If you choose the orange, go with a peach thread. Try to envision what it will look like over the entire quilt. Purple? No.

Have you considered varigated color thread? Something that has the quilt top colors or neutrals, that way it isn't so in your face, if that's how you think it looks. But like JessicaP said...go with what YOU think works best.

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Originally Posted by rebeccas-sewing

Nope! Go with white. White will look the best. If you absolutely need to add a color choosed one of the colors in the quilt. For example, you could choose the turquoise but use a very pale turquoise thread. If you choose the orange, go with a peach thread. Try to envision what it will look like over the entire quilt. Purple? No.

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I must agree with Rebecca. I think the purple is too bold and takes away from the patterns in your fabrics.

I do like your stencil though :) That's very nice.

Good luck with whatever you decide.

Thread. Color. Pattern. Okay, first let me say that I use ALL sorts of colors in my quilts but my quilts are really super scrappy. I use hand stitching and not so equal stitching. Some are heavier quilted than others. I think it is all personal preference.
That being said, i sometimes do a neutral thread and that is because as our Sharon says, it may take away from the quilting pattern. I don't know what your quilt pattern is?
Don't be afraid to follow your gut. It is your quilt, your hubs must like it.

Your hand quilting stitches are very nice! I think I would either use white or a softer color that's in one of the colors of your quilt. :)

I am one that does not quilt with white or neutrals, I either pick a color and go with it or use variegated thread, so I am used to the thread making a statement on the quilt. Your quilt colors are really pretty. I do not care for the purple. It distracts from the beauty of the fabrics. I would look for variegated with green and turquoise, or use any other color in the quilt if I was making it.

That being said, it is your quilt, you can see how it looks in person which is often completely different than on any computer picture. If it pleases your eye, go for it. If you look at it and you get the feeling it is off, try something else. I think you must not really care for it or you would not be asking for other opinions.

No matter what, with that stencil, and those fabrics, it will be gorgeous.

Good Luck!

If it is what you like go for it. I don't know what the entire quilt looks like. I might suggest using a white or cream on the patterned parts and the purple with your pretty quilt pattern on the white strips to give it that extra color you are looking for.

I am one that does not quilt with white or neutrals, I either pick a color and go with it or use variegated thread, so I am used to the thread making a statement on the quilt. Your quilt colors are really pretty. I do not care for the purple. It distracts from the beauty of the fabrics. I would look for variegated with green and turquoise, or use any other color in the quilt if I was making it.

That being said, it is your quilt, you can see how it looks in person which is often completely different than on any computer picture. If it pleases your eye, go for it. If you look at it and you get the feeling it is off, try something else. I think you must not really care for it or you would not be asking for other opinions.

No matter what, with that stencil, and those fabrics, it will be gorgeous.

Good Luck!

How weird, I still can't see my pictures in my album, except a few of them. I uploaded the picture again so I can post it. This is what the whole quilt looks like:
http://forum.missouriquiltco.com/att...1&d=1331222848

I think I would have the same blending in problem with red as I did with white. Hmmm - maybe a turquoise thread then? I have a local craft store that sells some thread, I have bought 4 and taken 3 back so far. I'm sure they think I'm crazy. I put the quilt on the frame just assuming I would use white. I don't want to take it off so I'll just bring the thread to the quilt - he he he

I agree, either turquoise/aqua or maybe a green would be pretty.

I have to agree, I think you need a cream or some other color. I think you'll be much happier with the end result.

The other color that would work very well is a green, it hides where it's supposed to but shows up nice where you want it. I would suggest the color green that is in your quilt. A soft Limey green.

As long as you like it! Don't worry what others think!

When I make a quilt, I like the pattern of the quilt and the fabrics to stand out with the quilting used as an accent and to give the quilt depth and added interest. So I don't want my quilting to draw attention away from the quilt, which is what a darker color might do. I would use a light green or white thread. BUT if you want the quilting to be an equal partner to the fabrics, go for it!

Cyndi

I love this quilting community :-)
I think I'll finish the border with the purple since it's such a busy print and then use a soft green for the middle. Or turquoise if I can't find green ... really wish I had a LQS. Oooh, maybe I can locate a variegated turquoise-green and just solve all dilemas :-)
Thank you again for your help. I'm going to go play with thread colors and see if I can make up my mind what I like.

I think a soft green or pink would look nice quilted in. Something dark is going to detract too much from your blocks and fabric. You want to add texture but not overwhelm the quilt top.