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Puddin2169 Publish time 2013-8-13 22:21

LouAnna replied at 2012-10-16 07:46 static/image/common/back.gif
A light on the floor works well as you can see the holes better or a light coloured cloth onyour l ...

The light works very well, as does working on it outside in the sun! I've found that's very helpful as well!

orionjes12 Publish time 2018-2-10 08:03

whenever i stitched in black fabric, I do it in daytime since it is hard to see holes at night even if you are using lamp.

beckysbiz Publish time 2018-7-30 07:02

great tips, i have completed a work on back aida and oh dear did it take a while, i have another one to complete so will try some of these ideas

seditas Publish time 2018-8-2 03:07

Muchas gracias por compartir !!!

mamounette Publish time 2018-8-12 21:22

merçi a toutes pour vos conseils

Samx Publish time 2018-8-14 13:50

Strong lamp behind me, try using a white pillowcase on your lap

htsear13 Publish time 2022-2-10 06:23

Thank you for sharing :)

Knitpurlsm Publish time 2024-4-8 06:04

Thanks for the info!

Knitpurlsm Publish time 2024-4-9 03:07

Thanks for the info!

Whisper whisper Publish time 2024-4-19 15:43

Thanks for sharing
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