Oriental Reflections On Black
   by Fred Makalinaw

Very often a background color can determine the success of design. Different colors can be used to accentuate, highlight, or even detract from design shapes and ideas. Sometimes a particular color can even suggest a design idea. I have created certain designs that I feel work well with black. I encourage you to experiment and explore not only background colors for the designs you purchase or create, but thread colors as well because it is in these choices that freedom and excitement can be found.