What are your tips for stitching on dark fabric?

plasticlachesis

Im working on a piece with navy blue aida.  I thought I could handle it easy, but a few stitches in, I realized it was alot harder than my normal white aida projects.

Do you have any tips?  Ive been going slowly and even moved a lamp to the floor so I could see the light through the holes in the fabric.  

Give us your knowledge! Thanks, friends :)

LouAnna

A light on the floor works well as you can see the holes better or a light coloured cloth on  your lap will also reflect the light above the fabric.   Stitch in daylight if you can as it makes it so much easier with the brilliant sunlight.   

graceaquarius

i agree. stitch in day light.

WetKitty

I use a light towel. I wish I could stitch during the day.

geordiesmom

I use my xs lamp behind the stitching it helps!

selvie

or maybe you can stitch on a white surface so you can see thru the hole :)

Bluejay

Sorry I cant give you any advice on that matter...

                               
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Ive never stitched on a dark fabric, but I think the advices all the girls above have given are quite nice! I specially like the idea of placing a lamp under your project.
Best of luck!

                               
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patbooth55

I use one of those battery operated push lamps on my lap. Works great and they only cost about 1.00
Good luck!!

Blackhat

I like the lamp trick; never thought of that. ^^; You could always powder the back of your piece with talc -- the powder that goes through the holes will outline them in white when viewed from the front. Its a dusty method, and you have to shake out all the talc when youre done, though. :L

canaillou60

White trousers and a good light.