Background stitches needlepoint

Learn all about needlepoint stitches through detailed tutorials on our blog. From basic to advanced stitches, discover tips and step-by-step instructions!

By Brooke Thorn | I stitched this sampler a few years ago with my favorite background stitches! I created it so I could easily hold it against WIPs when… | Instagram

Coco Frank Studio on Instagram: "Diagonal scotch is an excellent needlepoint stitch for backgrounds - it covers a lot of ground quickly and makes stitching large sections of your canvas more interesting 🪡 Save this post so you can try it on your next project ♥️ Happy stitching!"

It's hard to avoid a background in needlepoint and sometimes you want something other than basketweave stitch (although this is our all-time favorite). So, without further ado, the three needlepoint background stitches we use most often are (drum roll): Upright Cross Stitch An Upright Cross Stitch covers a needlepoint

Great background stitch

Greystone Needlepoint Bargello Heart Stitch Ndlpt Stitching Design Beginner Big love! Want to add hearts to your background? Try this vertical up-and-down stitch to give your canvas all the love!

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Find tutorials on various needlepoint stitches, including basic tent stitches along with more complex stitches such as the needlepoint basketweave stitch and th

Today we’re sharing two background stitches that we use time and time again. We know that you will too!

There are so many variations on Brick Stitches. This version of the stitch is worked as a horizontal straight stitch that spans over two canvas threads.

Movement stitch In perspective Upside down ray stitch White house at front This is Coming Home from Ewe and Eye. I needed some effortless stitching yesterday. The sky was perfect. The pattern was already in and I spent a couple of hours adding to it. I didn't stitch on the roof, but got a good shot showing the stitch elements.

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The Nobuko Stitch is a great option for background areas. The instructions, diagram and video tutorial featured here will help you learn how to do this needlepoint stitch!

Three great needlepoint background stitches - how to work them, where to use them and why we like them.