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Noob question: Does anyone have any tips for stitching on black aida? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by MrJameGumb@lemmy.world to c/lemmy_stitch@sh.itjust.works

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I'm working on this new piece on black aida and I'm making pretty slow progress just because it's difficult to see what I'm doing.

I'm sitting by a pretty bright light and working over a brightly colored tray and that's helping some, but I wondered if anyone knew any other tricks to working with darker fabrics?

The only thing I'm finding online is people saying to use a light box, but I really don't want to invest that much if I can help it

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[–] mugthol@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Maybe a light pad/table would be an option for you. They are generally used for painting but are really bright and can be very inexpensive

[–] weeoooweeooo@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I second this! Or you could even lay a white cloth down on your lap so that when you’re holding the black aida over it, you can see the holes better.