Array ( [11] => Array ( [pid] => 1044252 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 52896 [first] => 0 [author] => TJ [authorid] => 28752 [subject] => [dateline] => 1334563926 [message] => Thanks for the advice, I also want to stitch on dark fabric. [useip] => 84.206.43.34 [port] => 0 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 0 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => -1 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 11 ) [12] => Array ( [pid] => 1044389 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 52896 [first] => 0 [author] => Rusalka [authorid] => 29256 [subject] => [dateline] => 1334567428 [message] => [quote][size=2][color=#999999]sallyrose replied at 2011-12-11 23:38[/color] [url=forum.php?mod=redirect&goto=findpost&pid=620374&ptid=52896][img]static/image/common/back.gif[/img][/url][/size] Whenever I stitch on black fabric, I always have a sheet of white paper on my lap. It makes a big di ...[/quote] Really useful tip! 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No strain and happier stitching! :) [useip] => 99.5.67.89 [port] => 0 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 1 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => 0 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 17 ) [18] => Array ( [pid] => 31128486 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 52896 [first] => 0 [author] => htsear13 [authorid] => 331021 [subject] => [dateline] => 1644435620 [message] => Thanks for sharing [useip] => 76.102.199.150 [port] => 53546 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 0 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => -1 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 18 ) [19] => Array ( [pid] => 37271849 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 52896 [first] => 0 [author] => u1sunny [authorid] => 313569 [subject] => [dateline] => 1671356104 [message] => Very Nice!! [useip] => 1.244.171.180 [port] => 12018 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 1 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => -1 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 1024 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 19 ) [20] => Array ( [pid] => 37534312 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 52896 [first] => 0 [author] => d3lta [authorid] => 280997 [subject] => [dateline] => 1672556513 [message] => Best tips. Use a 14 count aida fabric, place fabric in a hoop, and work over a light box. It makes the holes easy to see and prevents eye strain. I love the look of brighter color on the dark fabric it makes it pop [useip] => 24.207.14.166 [port] => 55332 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 1 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => -1 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 20 ) ) Tips to stitch on dark fabric-Cross stitch Communication / Download (only reply)-Stitch Tips|Tricks-PinDIY.com - Powered by Discuz! Archiver

TJ Publish time 2012-4-16 16:12

Thanks for the advice, I also want to stitch on dark fabric.

Rusalka Publish time 2012-4-16 17:10

sallyrose replied at 2011-12-11 23:38 static/image/common/back.gif
Whenever I stitch on black fabric, I always have a sheet of white paper on my lap.
It makes a big di ...

Really useful tip! A white pillow is also good ^_^

teddyje8 Publish time 2012-8-26 17:35

This thread comes in handy, I also have a project on black Aida I put away for the moment because it is hard to stitch!

ellesse Publish time 2012-8-31 10:13

Below your dark canvas, must be bright colors surface, like white table, white pants, anything white below the dark canvas will work very well + BRIGHT LIGHT.:loveliness::loveliness:

chellefh Publish time 2012-9-11 16:01

sallyrose replied at 2011-12-11 10:38 static/image/common/back.gif
Whenever I stitch on black fabric, I always have a sheet of white paper on my lap.
It makes a big di ...

thanks for the tip, considering I just bought black aida yesterday for a project I want to do.

yovi2912 Publish time 2012-10-4 11:51

sallyrose replied at 2011-12-11 22:38 static/image/common/back.gif
Whenever I stitch on black fabric, I always have a sheet of white paper on my lap.
It makes a big di ...

thats a good idea. ussually i'm working under the lamp desk:P

karriboo Publish time 2012-10-21 00:39

I use the lamp method too. I just don't have it right under me. Sit as you would normally to stitch. Have someone place the lamp away from you so that it will show through the piece as you work. Just don't have it in an area that it may get knocked over. No strain and happier stitching! :)

htsear13 Publish time 2022-2-10 03:40

Thanks for sharing

u1sunny Publish time 2022-12-18 17:35

Very Nice!!

d3lta Publish time 2023-1-1 15:01

Best tips. Use a 14 count aida fabric, place fabric in a hoop, and work over a light box. It makes the holes easy to see and prevents eye strain. I love the look of brighter color on the dark fabric it makes it pop
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