I just saw the thread lady on Fons and Porter yesterday. She's from
Sulky and she says they have a new 40 wt variegated thread that has
shorter distances between color changes so it blends better, it looked
very nice and I'm gonna try it.
"Julia in MN" wrote in
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Sulky is the brand that was recommended when I took a machine
quilting
class. I have used it quite a bit with good results. I do lower the
upper tension a bit. I use regular cotton sewing thread in the
bobbin,
usually to match the backing.

You might also consider a variegated thread in colors that