I'm not going to ditch the gold, but I am seriously thinking of getting the black and doing the hand one with that. Partly because the top stitching isn't going to be as big of a part of the design with the bright colors on black. I think I'll run up to the local fabric store after work and see what I can find.
the best thing about going with black - I can use all the colors and really have fun with that. Some of the designs just beg for doing shades of the same color. And I wouldn't have to fussy cut a single piece LOL!!