Needlepoint Kits With Fun Background Stitches

Needlepoint backgrounds are an ideal place to experiment with decorative stitches. Because backgrounds tend to be larger, they offer more room to play and open up a wider range of stitch possibilities.

Here are some needlepoint kits that showcase fun background stitches that can be used anywhere as they don't have strong directional elements. 

Balloon Stitch

The Witch's Legs Halloween needlepoint design features an easy, quick-to-stitch, Balloon stitch.




Witch's legs needlepoint kit

The Balloon Stitch is best worked in columns up and down. It uses long stitches, so secure your thread under adjacent smaller stitches.


Diamond Pavillion Stitch

Citrus Trio has an easy background stitch that doesn't have a strong direction so it goes anywhere and stitches up quickly. 

needlepoint design with slices of lime, lemon, and orange
Work this stitch in rows, back and forth. Pay attention to your stitch tension especially on the longer stitches, to get smooth looking stitches.
Diamond Pavillion needlepoint stitch diagram



Bargello Scallops

A pretty filler stitch that makes a nice sky and anywhere else you want pattern without strong direction. This is an easy stitch that comes together quickly.

 

Needlepoint angel ornament with gold cord on a white background

The Star Angel needlepoint design uses another quick and easy stitch that forms a pretty pattern.

Bargello Scallops needlepoint stitch diagram

Diagonal Triple Parisian Stitch

This is another great stitch for sky backgrounds and unlike the other stitches, it depicts movement.

Yellowstone National Park needlepoint design in a white frame

Diagonal triple parisian stitch diagram

Shop In Stock needlepoint kits to try any of these fun needlepoint background stitches.

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