Cassie
I stitched my MotP on Splash linen.  And (IMHO) the dark fabric makes the mermaid pop right off the fabric.  My only advice to you, this this is COVERED in beads.  I'd stitch her on a 28ct fabric instead of a 32ct.  I don't like struggling with beads.  the beads are packed on there in areas that you won't have a good time trying to squeeze them all in on a 32ct.

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Mira UFOs: White Christmas (color conversion), Rose of Sharon (over 1), Autumn Maiden (from Maidens II), Athena, Poppy (over 1), and 2007 Christmas Tree, Angel of the New Dawn, Ella,Spring Topiary Fairy (left side).