Feed the Birds -- Color Choices

I've started stitching my Birds of a Feather freebie, "Feed the Birds".  I wanted to wait until I had more stitched to share a photo, but as I probably won't stitch  much until the weekend I thought I'd just go ahead and take a photo.  I am stitching on Belfast 32 ct. Raw linen and using a combination of DMC and overdyed floss as called for in the chart.  I prefer all overdyed floss but don't want to take the time to order the missing colors.

Here are the colors I've pulled to use.  I'm wondering if the "fire" DMC substitution (used for the words) isn't too bright?  BOAF designs tend to use bright colors and I haven't got much else stitched to even things out yet, so maybe I am being too hasty?  The flosses at the top right are more overdyed substitutions--using on strand of each color.  I've never done this before and wonder how it will turn out.  I think I'll keep going and if I hate it I can always order the missing overdyed flosses and start over again...

What do you think?  Too bright?  Okay?  Too soon to tell?

Comments

[Anne S]

I do have to admit my first impression was "ooh, that's bright!" - but it's hard to tell if it's a good thing or bad thing yet ... if the rest of the design is bright then it will be a lovely balance, I'm sure - I don't think you'll be able to judge properly until you get a bit more stitched up. Looking forward to seeing the end result as this piece grows! :D

[Debbie]

Count you stitch in some of the rest of the design to see if the red really stands out with the other colors? BoAF do tend to be on the bright side, so it may work out well.

[Lois]

I say stitch a little more and get a few of the other colours in. It does look bright but BOAF do like to use strong, bright colours and it'll be fun to see how it progresses.

[Katrina]

It is that bright, I bought the skein of fire several weeks in anticipation of stitching this piece :-).

[Suzanne]

The colour is bright, but I think you need to see the whole piece together before you can make up your mind. I have ordered some threads ready to stitch this one as well.

[Brigitte]

I think you have to add more colours and then the red colour might perfectly fit. And if not you can take it out and choose a different red.

[Danielle]

Thanks for all the input everyone! I have stitched a bit more on it and think it might be okay, and will share a photo soon. I've been busy with house things so have not had much stitching or blogging time but hope to get back to it very soon!!

[Phyllis]

I am looking for this chart. Any help locating it would be so helpful.
Phyllis
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