tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383577975369462041.post5051792634030446142..comments2023-10-15T06:38:10.114-07:00Comments on ~~~Traditional Primitives~~~: What Stitch Color Do You Prefer??Missie of Traditional Primitives http://www.blogger.com/profile/14923563966121643365noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383577975369462041.post-55699810749142676102013-02-11T05:55:49.107-08:002013-02-11T05:55:49.107-08:00It depends on what I am working on. Sometimes I li...It depends on what I am working on. Sometimes I like the same color thread, sometimes contrasting. I do like the Valdani to stitch wool down too. The variegation is fun.Carrie P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10063988589711911820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383577975369462041.post-34482740605965210602013-02-10T10:24:14.201-08:002013-02-10T10:24:14.201-08:00Lovely projects all! I've only done a few litt...Lovely projects all! I've only done a few little wool projects but this is tempting me to do more. I love variegated thread so that is probably they way I'd go.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14045447993210042025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383577975369462041.post-55223659251078000322013-02-10T08:48:17.182-08:002013-02-10T08:48:17.182-08:00I tend to shy away from applique of any type but I...I tend to shy away from applique of any type but I do like embroidery and love variegated threads. But depending on the project sometimes the variegation doesn't show. <br><br>Also, I think when the thread contrasts...like your blanket stitch...it looks more "folksy". <br><br>This is a first time visit...picked up your link from Slow Stitching Sunday. I like what I see!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12793711897790110579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383577975369462041.post-84710166446512689962013-02-10T08:39:51.513-08:002013-02-10T08:39:51.513-08:00I have never done wool work before, but I love the...I have never done wool work before, but I love the look of the contrasting threads so you can see your stitching. Thanks for linking up to Slow Sunday Stitching!Quilter Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16870660916547202929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383577975369462041.post-76648506079314789942013-02-10T05:35:25.079-08:002013-02-10T05:35:25.079-08:00I think the contrasting thread is adorable. It se...I think the contrasting thread is adorable. It seems to match the woolie feel more than the invisible look. Happy stitching. scraphappyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01472985095648633397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383577975369462041.post-83459049891950953382013-02-10T04:59:27.806-08:002013-02-10T04:59:27.806-08:00Love your woolie in the background and would love ...Love your woolie in the background and would love the pdf for your pincushion...it is so cute! Thank you!Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06156111116284534132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383577975369462041.post-90343145114534553132013-02-09T14:37:18.275-08:002013-02-09T14:37:18.275-08:00hi missie! trying to catch up a bit but have an aw...hi missie! trying to catch up a bit but have an awful h/a so am not even gonna try think how i like to match.. lol! i guess it depends and i have been known to tear and start over. love your group gettogether in the other post. dont ya love it! i sure do! lots of fun, food and show and tell! enjoy your evening missie..we are waiting on the storm up here in mn...jodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10748411039992367281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383577975369462041.post-24487777914064842832013-02-09T06:31:49.933-08:002013-02-09T06:31:49.933-08:00Most of the time, I like my stitches to show since...Most of the time, I like my stitches to show since I go to all that trouble blanket stitching.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17355223017901632989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383577975369462041.post-3664753006958084362013-02-08T15:50:18.861-08:002013-02-08T15:50:18.861-08:00It depends, if it's whimsical, I like variegat...It depends, if it's whimsical, I like variegated thresds with 1" color changes, especailly on the smaller applique pieces, a more formal look and then I'll match, more folk/relaxed, contrasting or a different value of the same color. Hahaha, I'm of no help!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12037415376456508137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383577975369462041.post-39104415562770869402013-02-08T13:06:15.058-08:002013-02-08T13:06:15.058-08:00i PREFER TO BLEND MY THREAD AND i LIKE TO USE A WH...i PREFER TO BLEND MY THREAD AND i LIKE TO USE A WHIP STITCH.marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06376257583927956014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383577975369462041.post-8969698919122763262013-02-08T09:31:29.755-08:002013-02-08T09:31:29.755-08:00When I first started wool applique, I would use bl...When I first started wool applique, I would use black perle cotton. Now I tend to prefer that it match. When I occassionally want a little contrast and more of a prim look I use Aurifil brown wool blend thread. I love your pineapple/star quilt!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03269014731959381785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383577975369462041.post-21502300663744178442013-02-08T08:44:11.864-08:002013-02-08T08:44:11.864-08:00For me, it depends on the project as to whether I ...For me, it depends on the project as to whether I like matching or contrasting. I definitely love Valdani and the variegated is really nice no matter how you use it!Me and My Stitcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16470153447120413738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383577975369462041.post-77846111667468694982013-02-08T08:24:06.065-08:002013-02-08T08:24:06.065-08:00On some I use matching and on others, I go with bl...On some I use matching and on others, I go with black since it stands out and makes the piece more prim.<br>I do love the contrasts with threads and if it is variegated it makes a nice effect.<br><br>DebbieWoolenSailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08621977477193550261noreply@blogger.com