http://www.quiltingdaily.com/blogs/quilting-daily/archive/2012/09/11/machine-embroidery-exercise-for-blending-and-shading-with-thread.aspxOne of the differences between art quilting and traditional quilting as that in art quilting, thread is almost always part of the design. The choice of thread in machine embroidery , in particular, can affect the look of the quilt.enCommunityServer 2008.5 SP2 (Build: 40407.4157)http://www.quiltingdaily.com/blogs/quilting-daily/archive/2012/09/11/machine-embroidery-exercise-for-blending-and-shading-with-thread.aspx#39041Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:44:57 GMTdd4ad8cd-147d-404a-a568-5abd2115af5b:39041FuzzyWhiskers<p>I&#39;ve done this kind of exercise with paint, but never with thread on fabric. Sometimes, what my brain envisions and what I can physically accomplish are two different things, and very frustrating. Living an hour from a city that has any &quot;choices&quot; is also a great frustration. </p> <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.quiltingdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=39041" width="1" height="1">