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

  • mugthol@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    1 year ago

    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

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      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.