Working on black fabric can be difficult, but not if you prepare for it. Some designs look so great and your colors just pop! All you need is a light under the fabric as you stitch. Many years ago, I used just a white pillowcase. My husband reminded me of our stained glass window business and that we used a "light box", which was a box built around a strong lightbulb. The box had a clear top so you could place a paper pattern on top and the light shome through it. I didn't need light under the pattern, but under the fabric.

Not happy with using various flashlights on my lap and knowing a regular lightbulb would be too hot for my lap (it has been a very long time since my lap was hot), I saw a great thing on the internet, but...it came from Australia and would not ship to USA. Then, I found on ebay exactly what I wanted!

I bought a tattoo light box! It uses cool LED light, weighs very little and is perfect! Now I see that some stitching shops carry a similar light, but it is priceier there. I recommend the tattoo one.

I am not an employee of ECS, just a old stitcher in this chat group.

it might also help to have a pair of magnifying glasses. i use a pair because i forget how long i am working and my eyes strain if i don't use them..

One consideration is that all the colors are light and that makes a difference, at least, to my old eyes...makes for better contrast...to me it's easier using light colors. My white table was helpful too, but I suggest a white background under the dark fabric, too. I fashioned a white apron...someone has mentioned pillowcases and towels, too.

Enjoy this project...very cute! :)

Love the picture. Don't let the black fabric scare you off. True, it is not as easy to work with as a lighter colored fabric, but it is also not a real big project. I did a fairly large project and used a scroll frame. I always stitch while watching tv. I just held the frame up a bit to catch the light from the tv on the backside. A good strong light over your shoulder helps as well. Your efforts will be rewarded with a great finished project!