Open Background Stitch – Needlepoint For Fun

Stitching background areas doesn't have to take all your time and thread.  Try open stitches for the background.  Charlie Harper - Dragonflies #CH-D279 The Open Diamond Stitch is a fun stitch you can use for a background on virtually any design.  Or, use it for the sky in a landscape piece.                             

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Open Background Stitch – Needlepoint For Fun

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Any suggestions for a background stitch? Was thinking of framing and not sure what I want to do with the background (if anything at all!) : r/ Needlepoint

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