pakquilter Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 Don't seem to be able to post a pic so will try to describe quilt for thread suggestions.. Quilt has 3 borders black 4in ,pieced 2in (same scrappy fabrics used around sheep), & another black slightly narrower inner border. Quilt is appliqued with sheep in light prints on scrappy print backgrounds . Plan to do sheep in various swirls(wooly ) designs in neutrals . Backing is light . A soft gold seems to blend well with fabrics in top to do backgrounds & works with crème in bobbin that I am using in sheep. Tried black in top /bobbin for SID & was going to use in border but did not look GOOD!!!! & to many pokies when tried with light bobbin. Think doing SID on all borders would stabilize and add to finished look just seem to be having a hard time with thread choice. Was thinking of doing a simple loop design in borders to go with woolly look in sheep? I read & have learned so much on this forum but haven 't posted a lot. Seems like I recall posting awhile back asking for suggestion on an applique top. This probably sounds like I FEEL (SCATTERED) lol-- Trying hard to get back into my quilting after several losses in my family in the last year and a half. Just seems hard sometimes to make simple decisions but such good therapy it is !! Sun is shining in Wi. ,hope it is where you are. Pat K GC+ /Wi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 Hi Pat, since it's a kids quilt, I'd love to put glow in the dark thread on it. lol, or the halogen thread. Hmm.. forgot I have that. I'd probably pick a gold color just a bit brighter than the background, so it shows, but doesn't shout out, It sounds like a real cute quilt. HeidiM posted a lesson, a short page that is, on how to post picts here from Flicker. Will look forward to a pict when you are done. Easy to follow.. lol, at least as far as I went with a time shortage. Rita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pakquilter Posted November 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 thanks Rita .Actually this is fo r customers guest room.Her children showed sheep in 4H so she has been working on it a long time. Posting pics tho EASY they say is a challenge .My husband would tease its because I'm lefthanded LOL .Mayb can get someone to help me when time permits.Probably could figure out but feeling stressed on time after 3wks of fighting a viral pneumonia ---rarely get sick but this one got me ! again thanks for your reply. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 Pat what about a gray color thread? That isn't as stark as black on the backer and tends to blend in more. I hope you feel better soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zora Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 If I am understanding your issue, the problem is the back of the quilt, not the front. I match my bottom thread to the top thread, always. As another quilter once told me, if they don't like the look of the dark thread on the back of the quilt, they need to make better backing fabric choices. Also, you think the quilt back looks bad because you are 6 inches away from it. A customer thinks it looks wonderful because they are viewing it from two feet away. Try what Heidi suggests with the gray thread on the back. That should soften the appearance enough that you can live with it, and I doubt the customer will object, once she is given the education on pokies, tension, etc. If the customer states "Quilter X can use two different threads..." I suggest they take future projects to Quilter X. Life is too short to agonize over this problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pakquilter Posted November 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 thanks Heidi and Lynn for your help. Feeling better and am off and running now .Decided on soft gold that blends well with other fabrics so will only have to change color for sheep but will keep grey in mind for future tops. Feels good to be getting something done. Enjoy the members on this forum and really appreciate the feedback. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 Pat, I'm sorry I was so crass as to not mention the loss of family and friends.. It is hard I know.. so glad you can come back and start quilting and sharing on the forum.. With heartfelt sympathy, God Bless, Rita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pakquilter Posted November 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 thanks so much Rita .We lost our son in th eline of duty as a Firefighter on 3/4/12,my sister in April and Mom in August . Faith ,Family & Friends help us face each day. .Quilting is wonderful therapy .My son used to pop in ,I would hear him coming up the steps to my sewing room & and say "hey Mom what you doing up there"-miss him every day ! Appreciate your concern . Blessings back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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