Realene I did because my 1st one looked terrible with white bobbin.I have a bobbin for every color I use & with a fine tip nikko I wrote the color # on it, ope this helps

I always change bobbin colors to match when doing FSL.

Yes, I always match my bobbin and top thread when doing FSL. I just think it looks better. Sue

I change colours in bobbin when doing FSL to match them. They will look neat then.*4u

Yes, because it can be viewed from both sides, so it makes a nicer presentation.;)

Yes, I used the same thread, but a DVD I was watching said you could use matching regular sewing thread, haven't tried it yet, but will soon.

I do if is something that is going to be seen in both sides, if is not I used a color to match the design. Since my mastectomy it is painful to lift my right arm, so I try not to use it too much.****

Thanks for all the info I have used the same colour but have only done single colour designs so far. Just worried they might go out of alignment as I have to take hoop off when changing bobbin

raels, what an interesting question - of coarse I have always used the same thread in the top and bobbin for as long as I have ever done any FSL embroidery work - I can't even imagine not doing it - have you ever looked at lace that you buy in the store - what do you think that would look like - if it had a different thread on the bottom? Just thinking of that makes me laugh some - Hehehe! If you are considering doing alot of FSL - make sure that you purchase enough bobbins to keep a color of thread in each - so that when it is time to stitch out your Lace - you have a bobbin prepared or at least an empty one ready to wind up for it. Chances are you will need two or more - depending on the size or the FSL or the thread count. Have fun.

I usually try to stick with ONE color (lazy me) so I don't have to change the bobbin so much. It really does need to be the same color front & back. I take my hoop off to change the bobbin even though i CAN hit a button to send it back out of the way. With old fingers I like more room to work! Never had the design go out of alignment.

Yep, I use the same colour as the top....if I remember...I seem to remember lately. Have made a few mistakes and forgot, so I just put that piece on a card....lol and do another one properly.

I do...

Yep, always use the same colour thread top and bottom and you will get so used to it, it becomes habbit

Depending on the project... Most times yes, but I was doing a teacup and the bobbin must be the same. Have you ever seen a real teacup with the design on the inside, too? LOL At first, I was going along, happily changing colors, until I realized what it WOULD look like from the back. Oops! So that is one exception to the rule. There are probably others, but that is one I know about from experience. So think about what the item is supposed to 'be', and take it from there. For that matter, it would probably be the same if you are doing a box. It COULD be the same as your top thread and wouldn't look bad, but again, on boxes you get from the store, is the design on the inside as well? It sure would make it easier when doing designs such as this to not have to mess with changing the bobbin. You will, to some (minimal) extent, be able to see the bobbin thread from the front, but it won't be that noticable. Think about how important it is to you to be realistic or not. Then use your own judgement... So have I thoroughly confused you yet? (grin)

This is a question to your question...Do you have to have a regular bobbin thread or can I use thread like in the top in a bobbin?