Stitches for large areas and backgrounds are some of the most-searched decorative needlepoint stitches. Here are some of our favorite, not-so-common needlepoint background stitches:
1. Double Brick Darning Pattern
This beauty ticks all the boxes:
- fast to stitch (because some of the canvas is left "open")
- pretty
- easy
- goes anywhere since it doesn't have a strong direction.
Here's how you make this simple darning pattern to fill your canvas background or large space.
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2. Skip Cross Stitch
Richer and more luxurious than a Skip Tent stitch but just as pretty. Another easy needlepoint background stitch that goes anywhere—even small spaces. We like it because it forms a congruent pattern without a direction so it also looks great on clothing and landscape features.
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3. Lollipops Stitch
We call this one lollipops but it probably has a more sophisticated name. This is a pretty pattern for walls and anywhere you have a large space to fill and want a fun and interesting stitch to fill it. Work this beauty in columns. It's a Scotch stitch balanced on top of five Tent stitches!
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4. Diagonal Scotch Stitch
An oldie and a goodie! This decorative needlepoint stitch is on the diagonal but doesn't have a strong directional flow, so it works for most large and small spaces—a versatile stitch with a lovely overall texture.
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5. Crossing Cashmere Open Stitch
An interesting open stitch that consists of Elongated Cashmere stitches that cross each other. It's a great choice for wallpaper and other backgrounds where you're looking for an overall pattern. It also works well on buildings.
Work this design in two parts: stitch the elongated cashmere stitch rows and then the columns.
There you have it: Five fun needlepoint background stitches that will liven up almost any canvas. Enjoy!
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