Light vs. Dark

[kkwalrus]

Feel stupid asking but here goes . . .

Is it my imagination or is light coloured fabric hard on the eyes? I have only got as far as putting a grid on my off white aida and mann I can feel the strain on my eyes. Just wondering if blues or greys or burlap coloured aida would be less of a stain.

walrus

[BeeBee]

Yes, I do think white/cream Aida can be tough on the eyes after a while.  BUT, as you work the stitching less and less of the white is there and it gets easier.  Blues and greys can be better, but may not be what you want as your background.  I've never worked any black, but I bet it would be a real bear. 

[kkwalrus]

BeeBee: Thank you, glad to know it is not entirely my imagination. Just guessing but I'd think if you were attempting to use black aida you would need to work with a white surface behind it to help make the holes more visible. 

[Sam2]

You can get magnifying glasses that will sit on your chest or on a stand for embroiderers to use.  Some of them have lights on.

[Doris W. in TN]

Pure white can be really hard on the eyes, and some off-whites as well.  I don't think it is your imagination.   Best to go with what you like and can work with, IMO.

[Ann]

I did one on black and I had to sit with the light in a certain place to see the holes. Never touched it at night - way to hard to work on.

Ann

[kkwalrus]

Doris: Thank you!

Ann: When I am more experienced I will have a go at the dark colours. Duly noted what you had to say. Thanks.