Marbek Nativity

I haven't completed it but I've done respectable chunks on black. I haven't felt the need to change any of the colors. I've seen a couple finished works on black or navy, and I don't think they changed any colors either (and looked great). So, while anyone might choose to heed an urge to change colors for any reason, I don't think it's really necessary in this case. I'm not aware of an area that falls flat if you change the background color.

Best wishes, Ericka

I have seen it done on black and it is STUNNING on the dark fabric; much more so than on the original cream. I think all the colors are bright enough to stand out against the dark background, but I don't have the chart to check.

I would say if there are any navyish flosses, see if they come in contact with the fabric (e.g., where you'd have what appears to be a disembodied head floating over a dark blue robe that blends into the background). If so, contemplate whether you'd rather change the color or just run a discreet line of BS around it.

But I can tell you from my wizard that a lot of dark colors stand out just fine against a black background, even if you think they wouldn't.

THEre are many colors that seem to float or sink in others ,,,, but it is a very personal thing , because not ALL humans see colors in the exact same way ,, it also depends on the way Light falls on the work , it also depends on what stitches = which way the thread goes , vertical or horizontal ,,,, and last and not least , since most poeple here Frame their work ,, it also depends on what color and width passe partout and frame one uses. mirjam

Thanks for the advice, I think I'll do the colors as charted. If I don't like how it looks I can always frog and change. My DW is afraid the folds that are creased into the fabric from the shop won't come out after it's stitched. I am going to try to wash and iron it before putting it on the frame.

John

The folds will come out after it's stitched. Wash it and iron it dry from the back with a towel between the stitching and the ironing board. It'll be fine.

Elizabeth

You can also take some pieces of cardboard and Roll some cm of each color on it ,, to see how they look side by side BEFORE embroidering them ,,,, mirjam