Dark coloured articles such as towels can be difficult to embroider.

Firstly, it is important to decide whether the design is to be a prominent feature on the article or merely used to break the monotony of the fabric's texture.  If the embroidery is to be a prominent feature, a contrasting colour is recommended eg.a yellow on a dark brown, or a leaf green or gold on black.  A good rule of thumb is to use a warm colour on a cool one or vice versa.

If the embroidery's function is to break the m...
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