New project, color customization question

[LaughingDonuts]

I've started stitching this



I'm just doing two birds (for me and my husband) and will add if a little bird joins us some day. My dilemma is on the color of the "family" lettering. It's a second time around stitch for me, so I want it to be a bit different. Also, teal doesn't match our decor.

My go-to is my favorite royal blue, but it feels too bright for this project, so I'm thinking with a dark red or a sage green. What do you all think?

[karen4bells]

I love this, and I like the idea of a dark red, burgundy perhaps?

[richardandtracy]

If it has to match the décor, possibly you could give a hint as to what it is, so the suggestions won't be too silly.
The alternative is to change the décor to suit the picture... Now I must admit, the suggestion is a bit extreme, but do you feel the need to redecorate? If so, this could be the excuse you're looking for.

As a general feeling, I think you should go for the DMC satin effect Turquoise (S995 or failing that standard 996 or 3846). Beautiful vibrant colour, and it won't be too bright - everything else just looks a bit dull next to it. I always use this thread for my signatures on my pieces, as it's the closest thread colour to my favourite fountain pen ink I can find, Pelikan 4001 Turquoise. Some of the light effects ones might be good. How about DMC E825, Sapphire Blue http://www.cross-stitch-heaven.co.uk/e- ... 1389-p.asp? It's darker than Royal Blue, but the light effects will make it have impact.

Regards,

Richard

[rcperryls]

I love this, and I like the idea of a dark red, burgundy perhaps?

I agree. However, if you gave a hint about your decor, as Richard suggested, it would be easier to suggest colors. Are you limiting this to DMC colors?

Carole

[Allyn]

Without knowing what your decor is, we really can't make a suggestion based on that. Have you considered a variegated thread? It's a very basic design, so any color you decide to go with will look fine.

[LaughingDonuts]

We've only been married a year, so I suppose our theme is "hand me downs". I like blue, he likes red. Kitchen is green because I always wanted a green kitchen.

I'm ready for color now!

[LaughingDonuts]

Pulled a few colors from my stash. I think I'm leaning toward the lighter green since its most similar in tone to the original blue.

[LaughingDonuts]

Husband hated the light green, so darker it was.

[rcperryls]

and very pretty it is!!!

Carole

[Allyn]

Nice!

[richardandtracy]

Looks nice, and I like the idea you're going to amend it is new family members appear.

Regards,

Richard

[karen4bells]

Nice!!

[Inkysloth]

That's lovely! And I love that you've got scope to expand

[Squirrel]

and looking really great in that colour scheme. Very pretty.