13 Dec SMS Giveaway Week!
It’s a very lucky thing for me that Sew, Mama, Sew decided to expand their Giveaway Day to a Week. I have been dealing with the worst cold I’ve had in years and that put me way behind on finishing up my giveaway quilt.
Welcome to those of you who are new here! My name is Debbie and this is where I share my sewing adventures and a little of the rest of my life too.
Some of my regular readers may recognize the pattern I used to make this quilt. It is my Triangle Maze pattern, which was originally a free pattern here on the blog. I have updated the pattern and added five more sizes – yes five! The free pattern was for a crib sized quilt and now I have added the baby size (shown) and throw, twin, full, and queen/king sizes. You can find the pattern in my Etsy shop or at PatternSpot.
This is the fourth or fifth quilt I’ve made from this pattern and every time I get more ideas for color combinations to try. Right now, I’d love to make this baby quilt again with lots of pretty pink prints. I’m not sure if I’d use only pink or whether I might add in a little grey too.
Anyway, giveaway details:
I’m giving away this baby quilt which measures approximately 36″ x 45″. I used Kona Ash, Bright Peri and Bahama Blue and an orange solid from my stash that is similar to Kona School Bus or Orange. It has been washed and is full of crinkly goodness. The vertical quilting lines are quilted with grey thread and the horizontal quilting lines are in aqua thread. The back is the same orange used on the front.
To enter, leave me a comment telling me what color thread you like to use for quilting. Do you always use white, another color, variegated thread, matching or contrasting? If you are a follower or become one, leave me a second comment letting me know and you’ll be entered a second time. (You can follow me on FaceBook too – button in left column) I am happy to ship internationally. The giveaway will close at the end of the day on December 16 US EST. Please be sure to leave me a way to contact you if you are a “no-reply blogger”.
Don’t forget to check out all six categories of giveaways back at Sew, Mama, Sew!
8in1
Posted at 03:47h, 17 DecemberThe closest thing I've done to a quilt is a couple of mug rugs on my machine. I used white because I only have one bobbin and can't change it out. It turned out cute!
nicolesender
Posted at 03:31h, 17 DecemberI prefer to use white thread for quilting but sometimes use different colors depending on the quilt. I've never used a variegated thread.
nicolesender(at)yahoo(dot)com
sewkatiedid
Posted at 02:36h, 17 DecemberThe quilt is gorgeous, but I'm really LOVING the tree pillow in your header!
Andi
Posted at 23:40h, 16 DecemberI'm a beginner and I've only used white.
Megan
Posted at 23:22h, 16 DecemberI have honestly never done a quilt because I am scared to mess the fabric up so one of these days when I get brave enough to try my thread will match the fabric as close as possible so you can't see all my mistakes!!
Herta
Posted at 22:07h, 16 DecemberI'm a new follower!
Sasha
Posted at 22:07h, 16 DecemberOh My Life, this is the best giveaway ever. That quilt is a stunner! I started off using only white thread but now I'm drawn to a very pale grey that seems to blend in with most, and even if it doesn't it's not as obvious as white.
Herta
Posted at 22:06h, 16 DecemberGrey thread of choice!
Shannon
Posted at 22:05h, 16 DecemberIt really depends on the project. Sometimes I use something that blends in, sometimes something that stands out. I really like to use a color that is unexpected! My boys would really love this quilt…if I'm willing to share! Thank you.
Sue
Posted at 22:03h, 16 DecemberDarling quilt! What color thread I use depends on the quilt. Sometimes I want it to stand out, sometimes I want it to disappear.
majorasue(at)hotmail(dot)com
bethanndodd
Posted at 19:25h, 16 DecemberLove the quilt and the pattern. I will be considering it for my 11-year old as I am going to make him a twin size in 2012. I think he would love it! I typically use a color that matches the front so you can't see all my mistakes as well! Thanks so much for the chance! Smiles~Beth
memmens
Posted at 19:12h, 16 DecemberOh there is a whole nursery of babies who I'd love to give this too if I won. I like to use contrasting thread but that doesn't always work! thanks so much for the chance to win
Kristy
Posted at 18:58h, 16 DecemberThanks for the opportunity. My favorite quilting color has to be white…it just goes with everything. Although I have been using quite alot of neutral taupe or gray lately…white is still my fav.
Angie
Posted at 18:05h, 16 DecemberI am a hooooorribble machine quilter, so for machine quilting I always use a thread color that will blend with most of the fabrics. If the project is small and I'm hand stitching I use a cute contrast.
Anonymous
Posted at 18:00h, 16 DecemberBeautiful quilt. I like to try to use a contrast color thread.
madduxfan3@aol.com
T
Posted at 17:50h, 16 DecemberI love using contrast color stitching. I'm far from a traditionalist so I try to shove as much color as I can.
ylrbmk
Posted at 17:03h, 16 DecemberI use all neutrals: cream, khaki, gray, black, and white.
Sheila
Posted at 16:47h, 16 DecemberGorgeous quilt! I try to use a thread that blends with my quilt top as best as possible.
Living in La La Land
Posted at 15:39h, 16 DecemberIt's absolutely beautiful!
I have used white for most projects but need to venture out into more colors!
chacoyaguayo(at)yahoo(dot)com
Thank you for the opportunity;)
M.W.
Posted at 15:00h, 16 DecemberOrange is my favorite! It creates such a nice contrast on most fabrics!
Sara
Posted at 14:20h, 16 DecemberIt's lovely! I mostly use white although I try to match the dominant color in the quilt – contrast quilting is not my thing, mostly because my quality of quilting is not too high.
Anonymous
Posted at 14:15h, 16 DecemberI always use white thread when I quilt. For some reason I like the thread colour to be sutle. Thanks for the chance.
Ann
oceanian[at]lycos[dot]com
Marguerite
Posted at 14:07h, 16 DecemberI use white or contrasting – contrasting more if hand-quilting, though, as I figure the stitches are going to show more anyhow!
Mountain Knitter
Posted at 13:55h, 16 Decemberlovely design! sometimes i like to use an accent color that will make the quilting *pop* but usually i prefer gray b/c it blends in really well so that my fabric is highlighted.
Jeanne
Posted at 10:18h, 16 DecemberI am a new follower of your blog. Thanks again.
Jeanne
Posted at 10:17h, 16 DecemberYou know, up until recently my quilting thread was either black or white. Lately I have switched it up a bit and have used some variegated, poly filament (which I did not like) and coordinating colors. I like the variegated the best. Thanks for the opportunity to win this sweet baby quilt, it will go into the stack that are going to St. John's Hospital Baby Unit which is being rebuilt after the May tornado. Thank you
Linda
Posted at 05:45h, 16 DecemberWhat a beautiful quilt! I like to use a verigated thread, adds to the fun, I think 🙂
Katie's been Quilting
Posted at 05:40h, 16 Decemberi usually use white. i'm stuck on my recent project because i have mostly white fabric on the front and dark red on the back…i think i screwed up on the backing color that i picked. guess i'll go with white and just see how it turns out.
Katie's been Quilting
Posted at 05:38h, 16 Decemberi've started following!
The Sewing Dork
Posted at 05:29h, 16 DecemberI have a kick lately for a dark red thread – at least I've been basting a quilt for the last 8 years in that color. Lord, will I ever finish?
cynsaw2@yahoo.ca
hwscutie
Posted at 05:04h, 16 DecemberI am a follower too, now. I wasn't before which is why I don't think I posted an answer before.
hwscutie
Posted at 05:03h, 16 DecemberMatching thread. I hope I didn't post before, I remember seeing this quilt and your question but I don't see any posts by me so I don't think I have posted. If so, sorry.
hwcutie@hotmail.com
Lee
Posted at 04:57h, 16 Decemberi am a new follower too . thank you.
Lee
Posted at 04:56h, 16 Decemberi have only done one quilt and I used white. I like the thought of using varigated thread though! thanks!
Jody
Posted at 04:11h, 16 DecemberThanks for a great giveaway….my little ones would love to cozy up in it:) I tend to use white but have used cream and light grey as well.
Thanks!
jodym7atyahoo.com
ikkinlala
Posted at 04:01h, 16 DecemberI almost always use white, but I have used blue to match some denim.
ikkinlala AT yahoo DOT ca
Valerie
Posted at 03:50h, 16 DecemberSUCH a generous giveaway! Love this quilt! I mostly use a light gray or (gasp!) light orange which is really a neutral… depends on if I want to quilting to be highlighted, or the pattern of the quilt top to be highlighted…
Mindy
Posted at 03:08h, 16 DecemberI have only quilted a few little quilts, but I've only used white to quilt with. However, if I were more proficient I might try variegated.
Peggy
Posted at 02:18h, 16 DecemberI really like your idea of using two different threads for the horizontal and vertical quilting lines. Clever! I usually use a matching thread that is a shade darker than the main color of the quilt. I have also used a contrasting thread too, though. I think it depends on the style of the quilt.
Michelle
Posted at 01:59h, 16 DecemberThe quilt is beautiful. I like to use white thread.
Anonymous
Posted at 01:51h, 16 DecemberI just use white thread…. it's just easier that way:)
thehappycrochetchic@yahoo.com
Francine
Posted at 01:37h, 16 DecemberNew follower here, yippee!!
Francine
Posted at 01:36h, 16 DecemberOMG what a fabulous giveaway!! Thanks for the chance!
Lyanna L.
Posted at 01:30h, 16 DecemberThe color of thread depends on what project I am doing but often I use a color to coordinate with the back of the quilt. I use a lot of gray. I haven't tried varigated thread, but it sounds good.
Jessica
Posted at 01:17h, 16 DecemberI am also a follower via gfc
jessicarwarfield at gmail dot com
Jessica
Posted at 01:17h, 16 DecemberI like to use the clear thread because you can't see it and it has some stretch to it.
jessicarwarfield at gmail dot com
Ramona
Posted at 00:48h, 16 DecemberWell I have only quilted a couple of quilts and I used a contrasting color. I wanted it to be seen.
momik97(at)aol(dot)com
Melissa
Posted at 23:52h, 15 DecemberBeautiful quilt! My favourite colour combo right now is blue and orange 🙂 I'm new to quilting but so far have been happy using an off-white/natural colour thread. Thanks for this awesome giveaway!
Theresa
Posted at 23:40h, 15 DecemberI used yellow thread once, but mostly white. I need to branch out!
Heather
Posted at 22:51h, 15 DecemberIt all depends on the quilt. If it is a sweet delicate quilt, I usually match thread to fabric. But I love contrasting colors on fun quilts!
Trish
Posted at 22:13h, 15 DecemberI mostly use cream, but other colors if I want the quilting to be part of the focus.
Lisa C. in GA
Posted at 22:08h, 15 DecemberI'm a facebook liker/follower!
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Lisa C. in GA
Posted at 22:07h, 15 DecemberI always use white, but am considering buying some of those gorgeous shiny expensive threads, to try out 😉
barzi10091(at)aol[dot]com
Kathy
Posted at 21:55h, 15 DecemberI've mostly used an off-white color.
Thanks and Merry Christmas!
winterwrens at gmail dot com
Katrina
Posted at 21:55h, 15 DecemberI like a variety of colors…I like to mix it up!
ykatrina at hotmail dot com
NinjaEema
Posted at 21:55h, 15 DecemberSometimes I like to use a thread that blends in with the fabrics, and sometimes I like to use a contrast. It depends on the type of quilt that I'm making. Variegated thread is always fun.
arams
Posted at 21:40h, 15 DecemberI like to use a contrasting thread. I love your quilt, especially the way the peri pops out.
Cheryl Arkison
Posted at 21:35h, 15 DecemberI always match the thread to the look I want. Sometimes it blends, sometimes it is high contrast…
Lovely quilt. I know a baby that could use it…
Rachel
Posted at 21:30h, 15 DecemberAlso, I'm now a follower!
Rachel
Posted at 21:29h, 15 DecemberBeautiful quilt! I hope I win b/c my new baby boy wold look adorable playing on it!!! *fingers crossed* I have always quilted with a matching thread (I'm not confident enough with my quilting to go contrasting yet.)
Heather D.
Posted at 21:22h, 15 DecemberI will often use a medium gray thread for quilting but I have been experimenting with using contrasting colours too which I am liking!!
Thanks for the amazing giveaway.
Heather
Glaucia
Posted at 20:50h, 15 DecemberI always try to use a different color, but mostly i prefer a matching one or a light color like cream, white or so, rather than a contrast, but I have plans to make one using solid colors and then, explore more the quilt design with a contrasting color( oh, so much to do, so little time!):D
Thanks for the great giveaway!
Teje
Posted at 20:19h, 15 DecemberHi! Your quilt is beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing! I love to quilt with colours depending about the colours of the quilt! My latest quilt I quilted with orange and the next one I'll quilt with turquoise!
Merry Christmas from Greece!
nerospostatgmaildotcom
Amy
Posted at 20:10h, 15 DecemberAmazing quilt! I'm a novice quilter and not very adventurous yet..so I stick to white! Thanks for the giveaway! Amy @ gasudimack(at)sbcglobal(dot)net
pbs.seams
Posted at 19:56h, 15 DecemberIt depends on the quilt and the fabric but I always have liked a contrast thread. Your quilt is so pretty.
Alli
Posted at 19:24h, 15 DecemberWhat a pretty quilt! I use thread that matches the overall color of the quilt. My quilting's not that pretty, so I don't want it to stand out! 😀
Star
Posted at 18:43h, 15 DecemberI am a beginning quilter, so my opinion may change, but right now I like matching varigated
craftytammie
Posted at 18:41h, 15 Decemberi usually use white. this is a great quilt! thanks for the chance!
Brooke Crook
Posted at 18:10h, 15 DecemberI tend to use a matching thread- normally an ivory color of sorts.
Nancy Sue
Posted at 17:59h, 15 DecemberI am a follower 🙂 Thank you for participating in the blog hop!
Nancy Sue
Posted at 17:58h, 15 DecemberSince I'm a newbie, I use the thread that will blend in as much as possible. I'd love to try one project though, with black thread on white fabric and "draw" in the bird legs, outline the bird beaks etc. Just to get over the fear of having my stitches seen 🙂
Sarah
Posted at 17:58h, 15 DecemberI think thread choice for me totally depends on how busy the pattern is, if it is simple, then contrasting or variegated looks great, if the pattern is busy, I like to blend in the thread as much as possible.
Doina
Posted at 17:53h, 15 DecemberI am a follower.
Doina
Posted at 17:51h, 15 DecemberI usually use matching thread for quilting. Great giveaway!
Anne
Posted at 17:50h, 15 DecemberI am now a follower too
Anne
Posted at 17:49h, 15 DecemberI tend to use matching thread…mistakes don't show as much then!
Lorri
Posted at 17:39h, 15 DecemberWhat a lovely quilt! Me and my baby would love to win! I try to match the quilt as closely as possible (so I pick the most common color). Thanks for the lovely giveaway!
cwebb
Posted at 17:19h, 15 DecemberI love the colors you used. I use matching or contrasting when I quilt. I use white, cream or grey when I piece. Thanks for the chance to win 🙂 jjjcwebb (at) Hotmail d0t com
poppyinpink
Posted at 17:07h, 15 DecemberBlack has been a challenge I threw down to myself but it is proving to be a worthy opponent.
Katrina
Posted at 16:51h, 15 DecemberI usually use a cream colored cotton, or else something that blends into it. I'd really love to try more contrast.
Katrina
Posted at 16:50h, 15 DecemberI am a new follower!
Quilting "b"
Posted at 16:41h, 15 DecemberI am a new follower, thanks for a great giveaway
Quilting "b"
Posted at 16:39h, 15 DecemberI use a lot of blue in my quilting. Do you think that might be my favorite colour. I love your little quilt. thanks for a great giveaway
Charla
Posted at 16:24h, 15 DecemberI like to use varigated thread that matches whatever I'm quilting. I tend to not use threads that contrast with the fabric.
Thanks!
Jennifer
Posted at 16:20h, 15 Decemberi use white almost all the time, boring i know. beautiful quilt though and thanks for the info about the pattern – looking forward to trying it!
helen ethel studio
Posted at 16:03h, 15 DecemberI'm a new follower!
helenethelstudio(at)gmail(dot)com
I'm also hosting a giveaway for a handmade pendant. Feel free to stop on by!!
http://helenethelstudio.blogspot.com/2011/12/glass-resin-pendant-giveaway.html
helen ethel studio
Posted at 16:01h, 15 DecemberWhat a lovely giveaway!!! I've actually never quilted before but it is one thing that I would like to try very soon. There are so many possibilities! If I were to make a quilt, I would definitely use a contrasting thread for more visual interest. Thanks for the chance. 🙂
helenethelstudio(at)gmail(dot)com
NINI
Posted at 15:35h, 15 DecemberI use white
Betsy
Posted at 15:23h, 15 DecemberI've only been sewing/quilting for a year – up until this point, I've always used white or ecru (mostly because they're the most forgiving when it comes to my lack-of-ability to sew straight lines!), but I'm ready to venture out and will be doing so when I start my next quilt for our little one on the way!
betsygerding[at]gmail[dot]com
Maureen
Posted at 15:01h, 15 DecemberFor quilting I usually match the fabric I'm quilting. For piecing I use gray or beige.
Anonymous
Posted at 14:30h, 15 DecemberGreat quilt. I usually use cream or grey thread.
margie
margiedicroce(at)rogers(dot)com
territhegirl
Posted at 13:58h, 15 DecemberI'm in love with Kona solids right now. Love this quilt.
Anne
Posted at 13:42h, 15 DecemberNice quilt! I always look for colors that will blend in, and I do like variegated thread for this. I want the quilting stitches to sort of disappear, not look too "thready," if you know what I mean. Sometimes I use different colors for different areas of a quilt. Merry Christmas!
Cheri
Posted at 13:41h, 15 DecemberI love the quilt. I'm a new subscriber – I spend my early mornings ready quilting blogs! It inspires me. I sometimes quilt with a contrasting color, but usually pick one close to matching.
Kristin PG
Posted at 13:38h, 15 DecemberI love to use a contrasting thread, I think it adds a lot to the quilt. This quilt is just beautiful!
stephka
Posted at 11:54h, 15 Decemberthis quilt is beautiful. i acutally have to finished tops here but i dont dare to actually quilt them as i have yet never done this. i think i will use cream thread once i dare, and then do rectangular quilting – free hand just frightens me!
Nata
Posted at 10:46h, 15 DecemberI'm a follower!
Susanne
Posted at 10:23h, 15 DecemberI tend to use white or black according to the main fabrics. But currently I am quilting with an aqua thread on grey background. Looks stunning!
Susanne
Jenelle
Posted at 09:21h, 15 DecemberI always use white for piecing, typically in all cotton. For binding and quilting I am a bit more careful to match colors. 🙂 Thanks for such a generous giveaway!
Sis-O
Posted at 07:57h, 15 DecemberI use different colors depending on the quilt, who it is for, etc. If I am having the quilter long arm it I always take her advice b/c she is so good at calling it. She might use one color on top, another in the bobbin or variegated, etc. What an awesome offering. Thank you.
Shana
Posted at 05:47h, 15 DecemberHmm, neutrals I guess. White, black, brown, gray.
Jessica
Posted at 05:42h, 15 DecemberLove the quilt! I almost ALWAYS use white. I'm boring :p
Elaine
Posted at 05:35h, 15 DecemberI tend to use a light gray most of the time but every once in a while will go for a vibrant color. Love the quilt!
Laura
Posted at 05:24h, 15 Decemberadorable! I always use cream color when piecing. When quilting it depends on if I want my thread to show up or be hidden. Sometimes cream or something that matches the fabric.
Kate
Posted at 05:08h, 15 DecemberThis quilt is gorgeous! Thanks for this awesome giveaway.
You know, I have to agree with ohangelina – I like red, too! I haven't made a quilt in ages, but something in me loves the look of red thread with neutral colors…I also like purples or bright blues with browns…
pinesiskin at gmail dot com
🙂
Bethany
Posted at 05:03h, 15 DecemberI use all kinds of colors. I like to experiment with different things and what goes with the quilt!
Leanne
Posted at 04:31h, 15 DecemberYes, I follow your lovely blog.
Leanne
Posted at 04:31h, 15 DecemberI love your quilt! I ordered a bunch of colours of quilting thread last spring and have been playing with them, but I still tend to use white or cream or grey the most.
SewLindaAnn
Posted at 03:56h, 15 DecemberI'm just really into neutral thread like cream or lite grey. Your quilt is gorgeous!
mhoney
Posted at 03:55h, 15 DecemberHello, what a fun, modern looking quilt!
As for quilting thread colors, I choose the color based on what fabrics I used and how busy they are. But unless it is very busy fabric, I like to use a thread that will call out colors in the quilt but not fight them. My recent one, was a mix of reds, yellows and greens and I used a warm apricot as it blended with some and stood out nicely on the reds and greens.
Thank you for the opportunity!
Lora
Posted at 03:53h, 15 Decemberso beautiful!! i love it. i usually just use white in my top stitching. i'm not very adventurous yet when it comes to quilting! 🙂
jqluo
Posted at 03:32h, 15 DecemberI follow you.
jqluo
Posted at 03:31h, 15 DecemberMost of the times I used white.
Thanks for the generous giveaway and a chance to win!
Nuts To You!
Posted at 02:24h, 15 DecemberI've never made a quilt like this. I've done one that you tie off the squares, and I always used a complimentary color.
I would love to have this for my son! We have so many special things for our girls, but not really anything for him and tomorrow is his first birthday!
Shawna:)
Kristy
Posted at 01:39h, 15 Decemberwhat a beautiful quilt!
I haven't ever quilted anything, but I would think that the thread color I would use would depend on the overall pattern of the quilt.
ThreeOldKeys
Posted at 01:35h, 15 DecemberI'm happy to be a new follower!
threeoldkeys(at)verizon(dot)net
etsy shop: threeoldkeys
laurie
ThreeOldKeys
Posted at 01:32h, 15 DecemberHi there – beautiful blog and what a fun quilt pattern … a bit like confetti!
The few quilted projects I've completed have had off-white thread. And printed backing, to conceal as much as possible …
: )
threeoldkeys(at)verizon(dot)net
http://www.threeoldkeys.blogspot.com/
Connie
Posted at 00:56h, 15 DecemberI am a new follower, thanks!
Abbington
Posted at 00:55h, 15 DecemberThis is beautiful! I've only done hand-quilting so far, and I always use an off-white/cream cotton thread – it seems to work well with the colours I've used in all my quilting so far 😉
Connie
Posted at 00:54h, 15 DecemberWhat a beautiful quilt! I usually use taupe thread, thanks for the giveaway!
Judi
Posted at 00:33h, 15 DecemberI'm a new follower. You have some amazing patterns in your shop. Do you happen to have the pattern for those pillows in your header? Or can you direct me to it? Thanks!
Judi
Posted at 00:31h, 15 DecemberI usually try to match the fabric with my quilt thread – I'm thinking I will give variagated a try soon.
MeganAnne
Posted at 00:25h, 15 DecemberI've got some verigate thread just waiting for me to finish the quilt sandwich so I can do the quilting. But usually I use cream colored thread.
nakedk9
Posted at 00:24h, 15 DecemberWhat a beautiful quilt! I like to use varigated.
Paula
Posted at 00:16h, 15 DecemberI'm a new follower
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Paula
Posted at 00:15h, 15 DecemberThe baby quilt is gorgeous! I like using white thread. Thanks for the chance!
ap_lemos at yahoo dot com
Anonymous
Posted at 23:43h, 14 DecemberWhite. Or whatever matches.
lydiarosecurtis at gmail dot com
Anonymous
Posted at 23:37h, 14 DecemberI really like using white thread, but there are times when a matching thread is the only thing that will do! Thanks for the giveaway! seanandlaura(at)ameritech.net
Sistermoon
Posted at 22:16h, 14 DecemberWhat a beautiful quilt. I generally like to match thread, but sometimes will use varigated…it really depends on the recipient. 🙂
Needled Mom
Posted at 22:02h, 14 DecemberIt is a lovely quilt. I quilt with thread depending on the quilt. I love using the varigated and usually tend to quilt with a matching color as my machine quilting is not always the best.
Natural Violet
Posted at 22:00h, 14 DecemberLove the quilt! Awesome job. I like to use variegated cotton quilting thread. I love all the color. Thanks so much for this giveaway!
erika~ the inspired mama
Posted at 21:45h, 14 Decemberoh, sweet quilt! it would get lots of love in our home for sure! i haven't done much quilting at – only small projects so far! but I love to use contrasting thread 🙂 however variegated thread sounds like lots of fun too!!
xo,
erika
InspiredMama (at) msn (dot) com
ps – i hope you are feeling better. colds are no fun 🙁
Kylie
Posted at 21:40h, 14 DecemberI'm a Facebook follower- kylie c. kcarlson1152[at]hotmail.com
Kylie
Posted at 21:40h, 14 DecemberSo far I've only used white but for my next project I'm using black, still not very exciting but it's a first step towards something fun. kcarlson1152[at]hotmail.com
Laurel09
Posted at 21:32h, 14 DecemberI typically use a color that matches the quilt fabric – I'm not a good enough quilter yet to want my stiches to stand out too much!
Beth
Posted at 21:18h, 14 DecemberI used to only quilt in white, but recently I have been using varigated thread. Which is a hard word to spell.
beth(dot)sebastian(at)gmail(dot)com
krislovesfabric
Posted at 20:58h, 14 DecemberLove this quilt, I use an off-white beige most of the time but white when I have a white background.
Natalie
Posted at 20:52h, 14 DecemberWhat a great quilt. Love the colors! I like to use thread that matches the main color in my quilts or sometimes white to give a good contrast. thanks for the giveaway!
strandkorbtraum
Posted at 20:43h, 14 Decemberit really depends on the quilt, but I either go completely blending contrasting, I don't think I would do grey on white for example, but then, maybe I should give it a try…
@pril
Posted at 20:38h, 14 DecemberFor piecing I usually use white. I like to use colors for some top use.
Theresa
Posted at 20:19h, 14 DecemberI use ALL different colors! I started hand-quilting back in the '80s, and even used colored hand-quilting thread back then. I love the variegated threads, and have even tried the glow-in-the-dark threads. Now if I could only find the time to get back to my machine . . .
tclemens@abac.edu
StephanieS
Posted at 20:14h, 14 DecemberI like matching or white thread for quilting.
Thank you for the chance to win.
principeta
Posted at 20:10h, 14 DecemberWow,love this,thanks for chance to win it.I love colorful.
Happy holidays!!
Desi @ Wee Share
Posted at 20:02h, 14 Decemberblog follower
Desi
weeshareblog@gmail.com
Desi @ Wee Share
Posted at 20:01h, 14 Decemberwhat a generous giveaway and beautiful quilt.
I usually try and quilt with thread that matches… at least kind of 🙂
Desi
weeshareblog@gmail.com
Bunny
Posted at 19:27h, 14 DecemberThanks for the giveaway! I like to use variegated thread for quilting.
Julie Kaye from KS
Posted at 19:26h, 14 DecemberYour quilt is adorable. I usually use ecru or gray to do my quilting. Thank you for the opportunity.
Jamie @ the Backless Shirt Blog
Posted at 18:46h, 14 DecemberNew follower!
Jamie @ the Backless Shirt Blog
Posted at 18:45h, 14 DecemberI adore your colors in this beautiful quilt! I am getting up the nerve to make my first quilt (my new year's resolution!). You have so much awesome inspiration here…I'll be back for sure!
Jamie
Cherise
Posted at 18:13h, 14 DecemberHello! Thanks for a great giveaway! I'm a new follower! I find myself using beige alot. Happy Holidays! 🙂
Gina
Posted at 18:05h, 14 Decemberfollowing!
Gina
Posted at 18:04h, 14 DecemberI like using variegated thread for kid's projects, but I usually like to use an off-white/natural colour for grown-up stuff.
jmbmommy
Posted at 17:57h, 14 DecemberI love to use a variegated on the back, who am I kidding? I love to use variegated because it hides my oops better. Fantastic quilt!
sarah
Posted at 17:39h, 14 Decemberi like to use shiny white thread. 🙂
but, obviously it depends on the quilt. and my confidence level (whether to coordinate or contrast).
thanks for the giveaway. fingers crossed…
sarah16@gmail.com
mary
Posted at 17:26h, 14 DecemberI use grey thread a lot when I'm quilting, especially if there are a lot of colors. Sometimes I use black too.
marypichotta@yahoo.com
Jill
Posted at 17:24h, 14 DecemberI really like to use a variegated thread for quilting children's quilts. For adult quilts I usually use a coordinating color to the quilt.
Lynn
Posted at 16:45h, 14 Decemberbeautiful! i'm a new follower.
thanks!
Mary P
Posted at 16:36h, 14 DecemberIt really depends on the quilt and the backing I am using–it varies so much!
Chiska
Posted at 16:31h, 14 DecemberI try and match the fabric on one side at least.
becky
Posted at 16:23h, 14 DecemberI wish my quilts got to the stage of actually quilting! Maybe this means I need to make more quilts so that I can have a favorite thread color.
becky
Posted at 16:17h, 14 DecemberI'm a new follower.
Christie
Posted at 16:07h, 14 DecemberI'm a new follower!
Christie
Posted at 16:06h, 14 DecemberI love to use a contrasting color for more modern or kids quilts to add interest. For traditional quilts, I tend to use a matching thread – usually a white or cream. christielamb1982@yahoo.com
hueisei
Posted at 15:51h, 14 DecemberNew follower via GFC.
carrie
Posted at 15:46h, 14 DecemberI always use matching thread.
hueisei
Posted at 15:45h, 14 DecemberI will use black or white, depends on the color of the fabrics I'm using.
Thanks for the chance to win ^^v
Tamster
Posted at 15:31h, 14 DecemberI am not that keen a quilter as I am a patchworker lol! I tend to use the same colour or varigated thread to blend in with the quilt top/bottom. That way it hides all my mistakes! I would hoever love to be good enough/brave enough to use a contrasting thread because it is the quilting which makes the quilt!
Sarah
Posted at 15:19h, 14 DecemberMy birthday is Saturday, so this would be such a great birthday present!
I use different thread for every quilt, and just try to match it to the background of my fabric as close as I can.
Wren
Posted at 15:13h, 14 DecemberI haven't made a quilt in a fair number of years, but I always stuck with white or off white, because that's the way my grandma did it. 😉
AlwaysInspired
Posted at 15:06h, 14 DecemberI'm a new follower too!
AlwaysInspired
Posted at 15:05h, 14 DecemberI have my quilts quilted by a long arm quilter and I love to have her use variegated thread!
gill
Posted at 14:59h, 14 DecemberI'm a happy follower!
gill
Posted at 14:58h, 14 DecemberGreat quilt! I love this pattern!
I tend to use a neutral thread, occasionally a solid colour to match the background!
Ann
Posted at 14:45h, 14 DecemberSuper quilt. I use something close to my backing color or if there is a lot of solid on the the front I use that. I tried variegated for our AAMQG challenge but it didn't seem to look vary variegated.
Jess
Posted at 14:10h, 14 DecemberI almost always use white unless it looks completely crazy in white, I LOVE the contrasting stitching!
accidentalhooker@gmail.com
All Things Beautiful
Posted at 14:05h, 14 DecemberI like contrasting most of the time.
Linda
Posted at 13:54h, 14 DecemberHello Crinkly goodness says it all!! Just beautiful. I'm a white thread user. Thanks for the chance to win. Linda
rodlindafansler (at) gmail (dot) com
Njeri
Posted at 13:42h, 14 DecemberWhite.
molly::applecyder
Posted at 13:39h, 14 DecemberI always use some sort of off-white. This is not for design reasons. I am just lazy/cheap about it!
This is such a generous giveaway. Thank you!
molly
acyder {at} gmail
ohangelina
Posted at 13:32h, 14 Decemberred! for some reason.. i like using red.
but i tend to use brown quite a bit. and greeen. i have those multi varigated ones, you know?
anyway thank you. i love this quilt.
imisswaylon@hotmail.com
pippablue
Posted at 13:29h, 14 DecemberReally cool quilt 🙂 I tend to use grey a lot when I'm quilting, but I have been known to use really bright colours too!
ELNM
Posted at 12:46h, 14 DecemberI'm making my first quilt, so I'm not sure – I guess white. Is there a "right" answer? Thanks for the chance to win this beautiful quilt! ellen@myerly.net
Anita
Posted at 12:46h, 14 DecemberI'm a new follower. Thank you.
Anita
Posted at 12:46h, 14 DecemberI tend to quilt with a white or cream and then match the thread for the rest of the quilt.
Thanks for a chance to win.
Tiffany
Posted at 12:12h, 14 DecemberWhat a lovely quilt!
I usually try to blend/match and sometimes I will use a matching on top and a bobbin to match the back … doesn't always go so well tho haha. I need to learn to be more bold!
charlotte
Posted at 11:27h, 14 DecemberWhat a great quilt! The colors and simplicity are wonderful! I like to use variegated when I can. But mostly a natural color or white.
Thanks for the chance…
Clunsford at gmail dot com
tammi
Posted at 11:21h, 14 DecemberWhat a beautiful quilt! I usually use grey also, or off white. I used variegated once but I'm not confident enough of my quilting to be very bold,
Anna JM
Posted at 10:27h, 14 DecemberI'm not the most confident quilter around and that might be the reason for me often going for variegated thread. I imagine that wonkiness is less visible if the thread and fabric goes in and out of matching. If you know what i mean. 🙂
Thanks for hosting such a generous give away! The quilt is absolutely adorable and I'm glad you're willing to part with it so one of us can enjoy it instead. 🙂 Thank you!
(I can be reached at annajm77[at]gmail[dot]com)
lemony lucy
Posted at 07:52h, 14 DecemberI did also become a new follower. Your etsy goods are great. The last project I did was a halloween potholder that was quilted with this orange/yellow vintage thread that was my grandmothers.
lemony lucy
Posted at 07:50h, 14 DecemberI like to use a light grey that seems to work with almost everything. It's like magic. Seriously, you're giving away a whole quilt? That is amazing and it's beautiful. Perfect for a baby boy.
elaine
Posted at 07:43h, 14 DecemberI am not a quilter-this is why I admire your work so much!
Elaine R
emrosser@shaw.ca
elflyn
Posted at 07:41h, 14 DecemberLooking to try quilting for the first time soon so I guess i can't really answer that question until then. Perhaps different projects require different threads
Anonymous
Posted at 06:32h, 14 Decemberwhite, just plain ol white
thanks
emilia
rubberduckywon at gmail
Marilee
Posted at 06:06h, 14 DecemberI'm a follower.
Marilee
Posted at 06:06h, 14 DecemberI have a whole box of quilting spools in various colors. I've used lots of them.
burrito
Posted at 06:04h, 14 December(I'm a follower too!)
burrito
Posted at 06:04h, 14 DecemberI just read quilting blogs, I haven't actually quilted yet! I'm usually a fan of quilting the blends in more than stands out, I like the fabric to be the focus. 🙂 (I've also never owned a handmade quilt so am excited at the chance to win one!)
Shanny
Posted at 05:55h, 14 DecemberI am new to quilting. The woman that trained me says grey is the way to go, always. I like when the thread contrasts.
Shanny
ShanGalOnline at gmail.com
Kristie
Posted at 05:45h, 14 DecemberI haven't made many quilts. For the few I've made, I match the thread to the main color. I never thought about doing a different color, but since I quilt them on my home machine with straight (sort of) lines, I probably don't want to highlight the thread. I'm intrigued now though. What about a mostly solid with a wildly different thread?
kristie_keely(at)yahoo(d0t)com
Addie
Posted at 05:23h, 14 Decemberi always tend to match my thread and fabric. Lovely quilt!
Libby
Posted at 05:12h, 14 DecemberI was thinking about it, and I decided that it depended on how badly I wanted to hide my mistakes and how intricate the quilting was ! My last two have had a emerald green thread and white.
GSFOoL
Posted at 05:08h, 14 DecemberIts beautiful! I don't actually quilt though I hope to pick it up soon. I think I'll definitely mix it up when it comes to thread color though!
Donna
Posted at 05:07h, 14 DecemberI have not quilted in years and all the beautiful threads now available were not back then. I would use variegated to make a quilt now- I have been dreaming of making a landscape quilt.
TheAccidentalCrafter
Posted at 05:02h, 14 DecemberI've normally used white thread because I normally use Kona white but have used green once. Bought a few variegated threads but have not used it yet.
Rie
Posted at 05:01h, 14 DecemberWhat a beautiful quilt, who ever receives it will have a family heirloom!
My fav colour for quilting is grey and I like to baste with brown.
Tamie
Posted at 04:40h, 14 DecemberI'm a new follower too.
Tamie
Posted at 04:39h, 14 DecemberWhat a generous giveaway. Thanks for participating. I have used neutral colored thread, and colored. It really depends on whether I want it to blend in or stand out.
OakRose Mama
Posted at 04:32h, 14 DecemberI usually use white or a natural color, but I'd love to try variegated. Thanks for this great giveaway! oakdryad5 (at) yahoo (dot) com
alli b
Posted at 04:07h, 14 Decemberon most fabrics i use an off white/natural coloured thread, but for darker fabrics i use a light grey. on the quilting i usually tend to go for variegated threads because i think it gives a bolder look.
thanks for the generous giveaway. i have a good home ready and waiting to accept this win 🙂
allisonbright{at}gmail{dot}com
SavvyGirlDeborah
Posted at 03:57h, 14 DecemberWow! What a generous giveaway!
I prefer to use matching thread since my mistakes don't show as easily.
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deborah (at) savvygirls (dot) ca
woolybooger
Posted at 03:55h, 14 DecemberI like to contrast the quilting thread. I'm a big fan of red thread. Your quilt is beautiful.
thriftaholic.
Posted at 03:47h, 14 DecemberOn craft projects, I tend to use contrasting thread 🙂
lemonmeringuepiess AT gmail DOT com
wipgirl
Posted at 03:46h, 14 DecemberWhat a beautiful quilt! I love the colours you've used.
I think I've done a little of everything when it comes to quilting – matching thread (either to the front or the back), contrasting thread, variegated. I think I usually aim for the quilting to blend in, though.
(clumsy.chord(at)gmail.com)
Jasmine1485
Posted at 03:42h, 14 DecemberI haven't ever quilted before, but I think it'd depend on the project, I'd use contrasting cotton in a more colourful, playful quilt and matching in something more sombre.
kate1485 at hotmail.com
Beautifully Flawed
Posted at 03:34h, 14 DecemberI am currently learning how to quilt, and am on my second project. I love the way the yellow thread is popping against the orange fabric of the sun, and white/blue of the sky. ann.cardamone (at) gmail (dot) com
tolmema
Posted at 03:25h, 14 DecemberI tend to use black and white thread pretty consistently. 🙂
MissMary
Posted at 03:21h, 14 DecemberI love quilting in black thread!
Anonymous
Posted at 03:04h, 14 DecemberI am Sarah of no URL address.
I've never made a quilt, but I've quilted postcards and I usually use the same color as the piece I am sewing on.
Right now, I have med blue in my machine on the top and orange in the bottom for quilting a ukelele case!
scotthoughton at verizon dot net
Johanna
Posted at 03:03h, 14 DecemberI'm following you on Facebook!
Johanna
Posted at 03:01h, 14 DecemberI like to use thread that matches or blends in with the quilt fabrics. Thank you!
tara
Posted at 02:52h, 14 DecemberCongratulations on your pattern. That is a a lot of work. I like white or off white. Or grey. Or i match. Thats all over the board isnt it. Thanks for the chance
wooLynn
Posted at 02:49h, 14 DecemberI am a follower
Georgia
Posted at 02:48h, 14 DecemberI've actually never quilted before, but when I make bags I like to use contrasting thread. 🙂
peachstateme(at)hotmail(d0t)com
wooLynn
Posted at 02:47h, 14 DecemberI like to match my thread. Thanks for the giveaway!
Victoria
Posted at 02:33h, 14 DecemberI try to match my thread to the background color or use a high contrast color on a solid.
shelly
Posted at 02:32h, 14 DecemberI don't quilt much, so all of mine have been done in white. I'm loving your grey and aqua, though!
betsy
Posted at 02:30h, 14 DecemberI always use white… Love the color combo!
Cary
Posted at 02:28h, 14 DecemberI usually use a white or off-white. This is a lovely quilt!
Kelli
Posted at 02:19h, 14 DecemberOooh, I love this quilt! I don't have a go-to thread choice. I usually pick a neutral color to the quilt top, but occasionally pick a contrasting color if I think it will help the quilt pop. I am in LOVE with variegated threads (and yarns for knitting) but find I like them better on the spool usually than in my project. 🙁 Gotta find the right project for them!
jojoebi
Posted at 02:17h, 14 DecemberI follow you too
jojoebi
Posted at 02:16h, 14 Decemberlovely quilt!
I change the colour depending on the quilt, I think each one I have done has been different.
JustPam
Posted at 02:14h, 14 DecemberI am a follower.
JustPam
Posted at 02:14h, 14 DecemberI just love your quilt. I like to use subtle variegated threads on my quilts.
Jo
Posted at 02:08h, 14 DecemberYou have a new follower. Thanks for the chance to win
Jo
Posted at 02:06h, 14 DecemberOMG what a beautiful quilt! It really depends on the quilt weather I will use matching or contrasting thread. Thanks for the chance to win your wonderful quilt
fern
Posted at 01:47h, 14 DecemberI don't quilt yet, too worried I'll become addicted! But I do sew, a lot. I use matching thread sometimes, and sometimes contrasting. It varies depending on the project!
Hope you feel better soon!!!
Sew Festive
Posted at 01:46h, 14 DecemberWow its a beautiful quilt!
I use white for all my piecing, but I try to match colors if possible when quilting.
Nanbon44
Posted at 01:46h, 14 Decemberwonderful quilt, but I would donate it to a nursing home as it is the perfect size for a wheel chair lap quilt
and I use mostly off white and lately I use clear
Mom to 7
Posted at 01:39h, 14 Decemberdawn12583 (at) gmail (dot) com
I use a contrasting colour most of the time
Melinda
Posted at 01:34h, 14 DecemberPS I'm now a follower too! ♥
Melinda
Posted at 01:34h, 14 DecemberWhat a pretty quilt! One of your readers sure is going to be lucky to receive it! I've only ever made a few quilts (3 larger ones and several small quilts) and it really depends on the project. One of them I totally matched the thread, but another I used a contrasting thread. I guess it depends on the desired effect. =D
Heather
Posted at 01:30h, 14 DecemberLove the colors! I usually use thread that will blend in with the main color of the quilt. Thank you for the generous giveaway!
transeau(at)sbcglobal(dot)net
Lynne
Posted at 01:26h, 14 DecemberVery generous of you! Hope you're feeling better.
I'm a white-thread quilter, myself. I use a lot of white in my quilts and prefer the quilting just blend in.
Thanks so much for the chance to participate!
Samarra
Posted at 01:20h, 14 DecemberOoooh, LOVE that quilt! My 6-month old son will love doing his power tummy time workouts on it! 😀 I'm a contrasting color kinda gal when it comes to thread. It sometimes comes out of not having the matching color I'd prefer and other times I just like the extra zing a yellow thread gives to orange fabric or a red thread on pink or turquoise on cobalt…
Love your giveaway; don't love a bad cold…feel better soon! 😀
adrianna
Posted at 01:17h, 14 Decemberfollowing your blog:)
adrianna
Posted at 01:16h, 14 Decemberbeautiful quilt! I like white. easy to get anywhere:)
Madeleine
Posted at 01:02h, 14 DecemberWow! Beautiful quilt!
The color of thread I use depends on the quilt. Sometimes I like to match, something I like it to be contrasting and I often do most of the quilting with one colour and choose another one to add a fun touch.
Thanks for the giveaway + merry Xmas!
Terri
Posted at 00:59h, 14 DecemberBeautiful quilt! I have only used white thread so far, but then again, I've only made two quilts, as I'm just starting out. Thanks again for the awesome giveaway! 🙂
Kritta22
Posted at 00:57h, 14 DecemberI use a lot of black. I just had a baby. This quilt would be perfect!!!!
Mookie's mom
Posted at 00:42h, 14 DecemberLovely quilt! I am not a big quilter, but the one I did make, by hand was quilted with white thread…
lisadpope@yahoo.com
Tiffany
Posted at 00:40h, 14 DecemberFor quilting tops, I generally like to use a color that matches. I have used multi colored thread before, and loved the look of that also. I am not very brave yet with my quilting, so I still use simple colors so my quilting mistakes can be hidden some 😉
Zoe
Posted at 00:29h, 14 DecemberThis is gorgeous! I tend to use Guterman 919 which is the best neutral! But I'm trying to be brave and try new things 🙂
Jamie
Posted at 00:26h, 14 DecemberI've only ever made 3 quilts, and all 3 times I've used white, since I had white sashing.
Dreaming Monet
Posted at 00:20h, 14 Decemberam currently using gold thread for two quilts in a row… i am in love with this quilt of yours, thank you so much for the chance to win. it would be an honor!
Skooks
Posted at 23:55h, 13 DecemberI like variegated or matching . . .mostly because I don't have amazing skills in the quilting part of quilt-making!
emmy
Posted at 23:44h, 13 DecemberWould love your beautiful quilt. Thank you for the giveaway. I'm rather new to quilts, so I've been matching to the fabric. Just read that some quilters limit their choices to white, tan, black, light grey and dark grey.
Jessica
Posted at 23:23h, 13 Decemberbeautiful quilt!
i almost always use white or off white for everything…sometimes i go crazy and use gray!
thanks for the giveaway!
Ella
Posted at 23:21h, 13 DecemberI've always used the same color on the back and the front. What color depends on the quilt. I use variegated, a solid, and white on various projects.
Anonymous
Posted at 23:20h, 13 Decemberi haven't made my own quilt yet but when i do I think i will use white or pink 🙂
karli
k_squared4t(at)hotmail(dot)com
Anne
Posted at 23:17h, 13 DecemberThe one time I attempted to quilt, I used blue, purple, lime green, and white thread. 🙂 I love your quilt! Thanks for the chance to win!!
Katy Cameron
Posted at 23:06h, 13 DecemberI now follow you on Facebook :o)
Katy Cameron
Posted at 23:05h, 13 DecemberOw wow, what an amazing prize, thanks for the chance to win!
Um, I've only done 2 quilts, one was quilted in white (as the solid I was quilting on was white) and on the other I used two different variegated ones in different areas.
Jane S.
Posted at 22:42h, 13 DecemberBeautiful quilt! I love Kona. Thank you for the chance to win it. 🙂
I usually match the thread as I'm not yet confident enough in my hand quilting skills to actually want people to see my stitches!
Elena
Posted at 22:25h, 13 DecemberWhat a beautiful quilt. Is really, really lovely.
Answering your question, I use white thread mainly, just in a few cases I made some handstitching with perle in yellow, pink, and green, but mostly for handbags.
Thanks you so much for this chance to win.
I'm in love with this quilt
I'm having a giveawat at my blog. I will be glad if you visit me and say Hi
Oso
Posted at 22:18h, 13 DecemberUsually it's white. Before starting the quilting process I consider using other colours but I always end up with white. I don't know how I do it.
Thanks for the chance to win.
lauramdd(at)terra(dot)es
Anonymous
Posted at 22:13h, 13 DecemberWow amazing, I like to use different color threads just depending on how I am feeling that day or even what colors I have in my box.
faithtrustpixiedust2001@yahoo.com
– bj
Sincerely, Sara
Posted at 22:09h, 13 DecemberI'm a follower!
mamaisaac09(at)gmail(dot)com
Sincerely, Sara
Posted at 22:08h, 13 DecemberI've only ever used white, I've only ever made one quilt… So someday I hope to try a different thread color!
mamaisaac09(at)gmail(dot)com
Katie
Posted at 22:08h, 13 DecemberIt depends on the project. If I decide not to match my thread, I do use one that fits in with the theme of the quilt.
Gidget
Posted at 22:04h, 13 DecemberI try to match something in my quilt… my last quilt was black and yellow…. so I used both yellow and black!
April in Autumn
Posted at 22:00h, 13 DecemberI don't quilt so I don't have a favorite color thread.
aprilly (at) gmail (dot) com
Cherie
Posted at 21:46h, 13 DecemberGorgeous! I love the look of contrasting thread. Thanks for the chance!
racergirl1313
Posted at 21:45h, 13 DecemberI usually use white. It provides enough of a contract without being too much. Thank you for the giveaway! The quilt is beautiful!
seeks
Posted at 21:11h, 13 DecemberI really like the look of contrasting threads when hand quilting, but tend to use matching thread when machine quilting. Thanks for the giveaway!
LaterAliGator
Posted at 21:00h, 13 DecemberI haven't made a lot of quilts, but I like to use variegated or matching thread so far. I love the colors in this quilt. Thanks for the chance to win!
Peggy
Posted at 20:58h, 13 DecemberI'm a new follower-thanks for a chance to win your beautiful quilt.
Peggy
peggy_verdongibbs@att.net
http://keepmeinstitches-peggy.blogspot.com
Peggy
Posted at 20:57h, 13 DecemberI would love to win your beautiful quilt. If I win, I would donate it to one of the charities we support (a senior center, a domestic violence shelter, or a Ronald McDonald Houses)where my group, World of Charity Stitching, donates.
Thanks for a chance to win.
Thanks,
Peggy
peggy_verdongibbs@att.net
http://keepmeinstitches-peggy.blogspot.com
RyanSarahN
Posted at 20:53h, 13 DecemberI'm a new follower – always great to find a fun new blog!
RyanSarahN
Posted at 20:52h, 13 DecemberThat is a beautiful quilt! Depending on the quilt, I'll use white, natural, or a matching color. (sorry, not a very helpful answer) Thanks for the chance to win! ryansarahn at gmail dot com.
Laurel
Posted at 20:52h, 13 Decemberi added you to my google reader – does that count as following?
Laurel
Posted at 20:51h, 13 Decemberi usually use one color that will blend in with the whole top.
chimes
Posted at 20:50h, 13 DecemberThanks for the fabulous giveaway opportunity!
I usually try to do something contrasting, but matching — if that makes sense. I used a fuchsia thread on my last quilt, which was a coin stack quilt. The bulk of the quilt was white but the coins were various colors: Pinks, greens, yellows and oranges. The fuchsia matched the coins but was a nice contrast against the white.
lorraine
Posted at 20:48h, 13 Decemberim a new follower 🙂 raineoc@yahoo.com
lorraine
Posted at 20:47h, 13 Decemberditto on using white ..i find it easy 🙂 raineoc@yahoo.com
Lotti
Posted at 20:42h, 13 DecemberI do mainly use white but I love free motion quilting done with verigated thread
Lynne
Posted at 20:41h, 13 DecemberThis follower thanks you for the opportunity to win that beautiful quilt.
deserae
Posted at 20:39h, 13 DecemberI usually use white, but sometimes I coordinate with the fabric.
Lynne
Posted at 20:38h, 13 DecemberThat quilt is lovely. My teacher (I'm a newbie) tells me to use a matching thread so the quilting can't be seen until I've had enough experience. But what do I do when the quilt is made of many disparate fabrics?
Anonymous
Posted at 20:32h, 13 DecemberWhen I quilt I like to use a variegated thread. It adds more pop to the quilt, front and back, since I also use the same thread in the bobbin.
Thanks for the great giveaway!
Katina
kjkoukla(athotmail…
Mary@QuiltGenius
Posted at 20:24h, 13 DecemberI am a new follower
Mary
iammaryburke(at)gmail(dot)com
Mary@QuiltGenius
Posted at 20:24h, 13 DecemberI quilt with whatever thread strikes my fancy! LOL
Mary
iammaryburke(at)gmail(dot)com
Kimberly
Posted at 20:16h, 13 DecemberI am boring with thread and go with white but I like to use a lot of color with the fabric. Thanks your quilt is lovely.
thehappycrochetchic
Posted at 20:12h, 13 DecemberLovely.
i like white, it goes with everything!
Knittingdancer on Ravelry
Posted at 20:09h, 13 DecemberI like white for hand quilting and matching color for machine quilting.
Belle + Bee
Posted at 19:49h, 13 DecemberGORGEOUS! I'm generally a gray thread quilter, though I've recently fallen in love with hand-quilting using variegated perle cotton. It's luscious:) Thanks for the chance to win!
beckymac1 at hotmail dot com
Debb
Posted at 19:47h, 13 DecemberBeautiful quilt… I am partial to grays… don't know why…
Jayme
Posted at 19:42h, 13 DecemberI always use white…I haven't gotten the courage to use a different color thread. Scary. Thanks for the giveaway, that quilt is so pretty. I love it!
CMEH
Posted at 19:41h, 13 Decemberan excited follower
CMEH
Posted at 19:40h, 13 Decemberoh I love variegated color thread! I think it is fun and makes it easier… thanks for a great giveaway… this quilt is BEAUTIFUL!
Anonymous
Posted at 19:37h, 13 DecemberI try to match my quilt top.
sntbosch@msn.com
Esther
Posted at 19:30h, 13 DecemberI used to always get worked up about what color to use for quilting… what if the color looks good on the front, but not the back? Then finally this weekend I had an epiphany; why not use a different color for the bobbin? Haha, I know it's nothing original, but I was glad to have thought of it!
Kristin
Posted at 19:22h, 13 DecemberOh, and I'm a follower too.
Kristin
Posted at 19:22h, 13 DecemberHi! I'm into grey right now, I think grey thread on white would be lovely.
Kristi
Posted at 19:19h, 13 DecemberI'v never quilted, but green is my favorite color, so let's go with that!
mindfulhome at gmail dot com
Beccanae
Posted at 19:11h, 13 DecemberOrange is dd's favorite color.
beccanae@gmail.com
KellyS
Posted at 19:09h, 13 DecemberI follow you via RSS feed!
KellyS
Posted at 19:09h, 13 DecemberWhat a beautiful quilt! I use white thread, but I have so far only finished a few quilts. I have no idea what I am going to use on my new quilt top.
Jennifer W.
Posted at 19:08h, 13 DecemberWhat a gorgeous quilt!
I prefer neutral thread for quilting, but I'm up for contrasting thread if it seems to suit the mood of the piece.
Jenny
Posted at 19:05h, 13 DecemberWell I've only made one quilt, a baby quilt for my 1 month old, I just finished it a few weeks ago and I used white thread. 🙂
Thanks for the chance to win!
okiedokiemama at yahoo dot com
Hannah
Posted at 18:54h, 13 DecemberThis quilt is so beautiful! For quilting, I almost always match my thread to the most predominant color in the quilt. I find that it really helps to hide little imperfections and make the overall product look a lot more polished. Thanks so much for the giveaway!
Kim
Posted at 18:51h, 13 DecemberI am a new follower. 🙂
Kim
Posted at 18:51h, 13 DecemberI like matching threads. Beautiful giveaway by the way!
MG
Posted at 18:40h, 13 DecemberI like to use thread that matches the front of the quilt, so sometimes it contrasts with the back of the quilt. Does that makes sense? Love the colors in your quilt.
Second Chance Tan
Posted at 18:32h, 13 DecemberI use whatever threads I have….. is that bad? I know I should probably be more discerning!
I am joining in with this give away day, so pop over to my blog and say hello if you get the chance
http://sewasecondchance.blogspot.com/
Shevvy
Posted at 18:30h, 13 DecemberI love Aurifil 2000 which is a nice neutral for most things then now and again use greys or brighter colours.
nikkipeachy
Posted at 18:25h, 13 DecemberI'm a new follower too!
nikkipeachy
Posted at 18:25h, 13 DecemberI like variegated, but usually use a solid color.
Cheryl
Posted at 18:01h, 13 DecemberI prefer to quilt stitch in a color that is more forgiving of any mistakes. Love your baby quilt design.
Deb
Posted at 17:51h, 13 DecemberGorgeous quilt – thanks for the giveaway! I tend to use white thread or a thread that blends in…because I'm not that great at quilting yet and I prefer to hide my mistakes!
Linda R.
Posted at 17:51h, 13 DecemberI use white thread. Love this quilt!
redpen2010
Posted at 17:50h, 13 DecemberI am a chicken and always use white. I'm afraid if I use a color it will show my crooked lines 🙂 Thanks.
Jingle
Posted at 17:43h, 13 DecemberI don't quilt, but i like to SEE contrasting threads. I think it's a great way to add a bit of extra pizazz! jinglesells at gmail dot com
Jenna Z
Posted at 17:42h, 13 DecemberI'm boring, I always use white. 🙂
Lindsay Conner
Posted at 17:41h, 13 DecemberI'm a new follower of your cute blog!
Lindsay Conner
Posted at 17:41h, 13 DecemberI like to match my quilting thread to the fabric I'm quilting. Oh my gosh, love this quilt!
Jamie @Terrabyte Farm
Posted at 17:33h, 13 DecemberThis is a lovely quilt, I would love to win it! I usually use neutral thread but also love gray and brown!
Robyn
Posted at 17:32h, 13 DecemberI like using a contrasting color to the quilt top. Thanks for the giveaway! robyn(dot)geddes(at)gmail(dot)com
Caren
Posted at 17:29h, 13 DecemberI have never made a quilt, but am hoping to start this coming year. I just got a table runner that was quilted and they used variegated thread and I REALLY liked the look of that a lot. For my normal sewing I use whatever matches my fabric because I don't want the thread to show.
Shannon
Posted at 17:24h, 13 DecemberFollowing!
Lisa
Posted at 17:24h, 13 Decemberand I've been a follower for a LONG time!
Lisa
Posted at 17:23h, 13 Decembercute quilt! My go to quilting thread is off-white … but I always make sure I have plenty of light gray and white around the house too!
Shannon
Posted at 17:16h, 13 DecemberGreat baby quilt! I like nuetral whites, not bright, for many quilts. Big thick decorative hand stitches, I like in contrast.
Cal
Posted at 17:13h, 13 DecemberI am a follower now.
Cal
Posted at 17:13h, 13 DecemberLove the quilt, orange is a favorite of mine, and I do like modern quilts.
I have quilted with both neutral and contrasting threads, but have little experience to decide which is best for me yet. I do like the look of the variegated thread I have seen used in some quilts. I would like to try using it.
AnnieK
Posted at 17:11h, 13 DecemberYou're giving away…a quilt…wow, what a generous soul you are! So much work! As for thread, I usually try to match one of the main colors in the quilt, if possible. If it's mult-colored, then I go for a neutral taupe or beige tone.
Jeannie D
Posted at 17:05h, 13 DecemberI am now a follower…
mynadala(at)gmail(dot)com
KD-Quilts
Posted at 17:05h, 13 DecemberI usually use an off white thread. It blends in more than the stark white yet still shows up! Thanks for the giveaway, that quilt is amazing and would match my living room!
Jeannie D
Posted at 17:04h, 13 DecemberThread? Depends on the quilt…I guess you could say I am more partial to contrasting thread if I had to choose.Love the quilt, btw…reminds me of English Bunting! Happy Giveaway!
mynadala(at)gmail(dot)com
MSullivan
Posted at 17:02h, 13 DecemberI'm a follower too, I love your blog.
MSullivan
Posted at 17:01h, 13 DecemberLOVE the colors of the quilt you are giving away! I just finished my first quilt and I used matching thread on the front (gray) which contrasted with the back fabric (yellow).
ChrisC
Posted at 16:55h, 13 DecemberThat quilt is SO cute! I am not a quilter yet. Working on my first quilt top right now, and feeling kind of terrified about the actual quilting part of the job! Maybe it should be a duvet cover, instead 😉
Anna C.
Posted at 16:45h, 13 DecemberGreat looking quilt, I would love to win it! I like useing white or matching!
Have a great day,
A
lisawith4
Posted at 16:38h, 13 DecemberI am a new gfc follower.
Lisa Otis
lisa.otis6 at gmail dot com
lisawith4
Posted at 16:38h, 13 DecemberWhat a cute little quilt! Thanks so much for offering it!
I usually use a coordinating thread for quilting, Depending on the design though. I have done some with contrasting thread.
lisa.otis6 at gmail dot com
Reene@Nellie's Niceties
Posted at 16:31h, 13 DecemberI'm a new follower too 🙂
Reene@Nellie's Niceties
Posted at 16:31h, 13 DecemberWhat a fabulous quilt! I love to experiment with the threads I use for quilting. I do love a good variegated thread though!
Susan C.
Posted at 16:17h, 13 DecemberI pretty much always use white. I need to branch out!
Amber H.
Posted at 16:11h, 13 DecemberI typically do my piecing in white, and I've done quilting in variegated green, grey and brown.
Keri
Posted at 16:10h, 13 DecemberI have only finished one quilt and so far, I have matched (and am intending to match on the two I have in progress) Gutterman thread. For the christmas tree skirt I am planning after that, I might get a little crazy and mix it up! LOVE Your colors on this quilt! thanks for the chance to win it!
PT in SC
Posted at 16:07h, 13 DecemberI love your quilt. I usually use a color that blends the best. I may use several colors depending on the quilt. The idea is to hide the quilting stitches, since I'm not so confient
baukje
Posted at 16:04h, 13 DecemberLOvely quilt. I love to use contrasted color, or thick Gutermann silky in the same color.
bassenav
Posted at 15:58h, 13 DecemberI am a horrible sewer! I am glad that people are willing to sell their handmade pieces of art to me! I love this quilt as orange is one of my favorite colors!
Autie
Posted at 15:55h, 13 DecemberI like the crisp look of white thread on a quilt. Thanks for the beautiful giveaway!
dogwood
Posted at 15:55h, 13 DecemberBeautiful quilt! I've only used white (or whatever will blend in the best), but I would totally use something bold if my stitches were prettier, lol!
dogwoodlane (at) suddenlink (dot) net
Anonymous
Posted at 15:49h, 13 DecemberI use whatever best fits the quilt…white, cream, varigated…
Amy
abcsemartin(at)yahoo(dot)com
Susan
Posted at 15:44h, 13 DecemberI love your quilt. On my last mini quilt i used silver and loved it.
mcintoshsusan at hotmail dot com
Sallie
Posted at 15:44h, 13 DecemberI like grey or tan. Thanks for your giveaway! Merry Christmas!
K@ren
Posted at 15:43h, 13 DecemberBeautiful quilt!!
I like to use multiple colors but I always match the bobbin to the back color and then I pull a nice bright color off the front for the top thread. I love threads!!
Thank you for the opportunity to win your giveaway! Happy holidays to you and your family!!
krencamp (at) gmail (dot) com
Natasha
Posted at 15:42h, 13 DecemberI love all your quilts. That one is wonderful as well.
I Plead Quilty!
Posted at 15:42h, 13 DecemberAnd I'm a follower!
I Plead Quilty!
Posted at 15:42h, 13 DecemberOh my goodness! A chance to win one of Debbie's quilts. How awesome is that?!
I quilt each piece differently. Sometimes the design calls for something that blends in, highlighting what you want to show off. Other times, I want the quilting to stand out, so I will contrast. Sorry, I don't have a single approach for all my pieces, so I can't give you a straight answer.
Nancy
Posted at 15:40h, 13 DecemberI like the idea of using a contrast colour, not just a neutral color! Great quilt!!
nancebagance at yahoo dot ca
Sam
Posted at 15:34h, 13 DecemberSuch a great quilt. I use alot of white and I've been meaning to try grey.
Sara
Posted at 15:31h, 13 DecemberI am a relatively new quilter so I'm curiously reading the comments about thread. And what a beautiful quilt. I will be a new follower for sure. I tend to stick with white thread or a pale color, but am interested in learning more about how to use thread as a contrast. Thank you.
Emily
Posted at 15:31h, 13 DecemberI usually use matching thread for quilting…but never say never! This quilt is gorgeous by the way! mlegracenote87@aol.com
Karen
Posted at 15:31h, 13 DecemberI'm a new follower
Karen
Posted at 15:30h, 13 DecemberSweet baby quilt. I use whatever thread goes with the quilt I am making. Also depends on how much I want the quilting to show.
fyek
Posted at 15:28h, 13 DecemberWhat a fun quilt! I use variegated thread for everything that will show.
Rane
Posted at 15:28h, 13 DecemberI love this so lively a quilt!!
I have a colorful quilt that has
wedding rings on the front… but when
you turn it over it is white with
a tree of life quilted into it with
green leaves and a brown trunk, it
sounds wild but it is lovely.
I have been stitching the family names
into it.
Kristin
Posted at 15:23h, 13 DecemberWhat a beautiful quilt! I adore variegated thread, but only use it when I'm quilting a design I know. If I'm trying something new, then I stick to cream or natural.
Pacas
Posted at 15:14h, 13 DecemberHi, This is really a lovely giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win it.
I don't sew, but I love to crochet and knit and the color I use most is green!
kay
Posted at 15:13h, 13 DecemberI like to match my thread. I love the look of contrasting but I feel like I am not that neat yet at my sewing to do contrasting. Great quilt!
Annie
Posted at 15:10h, 13 DecemberI use a lot of varigated threads, both shiny and flat cottons. Depending on what the quilt calls for I may go contrasting or something that melts in. The baby quilt is adorable.. perfect for my friend's new baby boy!
Bree
Posted at 15:04h, 13 Decemberand I am now a follower!
Amanda Jordan
Posted at 15:03h, 13 DecemberWhat a pretty quilt! I have only done tiny quilting projects. Recently I made a quilted pencil case and used a rainbow of different colors of threads to liven up the fabric:).
Bree
Posted at 15:03h, 13 DecemberHoly wow – what a gorgeously modern quilt! Love that pattern.
I'm a fan of matching my thread to my sashing, in general. I tend to use a lot of white – I just like how bright and crisp it is. But I did try a zebra variegated from Aurifil on a halloween quilt and it was pretty darn rad, so I'm starting to veer towards variegateds!
Candice
Posted at 14:56h, 13 DecemberI love white, but would really like to try variegated 🙂
Casey
Posted at 14:53h, 13 DecemberI am now a follower 🙂
Casey
Posted at 14:52h, 13 DecemberGreat looking quilt, I would love to win it 🙂 I have only ever done quilting once on a pillow, I haven't sewn in quite some time but if I ever get to it again, I would love to do some handstitch quilting in a contrasting color!