Oh .. I can completely concur with you about using white. It had been a long time since I used white , pure plain white... the entire process , was miserable.... every thread nippet , piece of fuzz , you name it seemed to find its way onto the white fabric. I even pricked my finger at one point.. and had tiny spots of blood. Plus making sure my iron was absolutely clean at all times. I made a vow never to forget and repeat the experience of pure white fabric.