The Stitch Vault

All 21 in 21 Stitch Challenge Architectural Stitches Background Stitches Bargello Stitches Binding Stitch Brick Stitch Composite Stitches Cross Stitches Diagonal Stitches Gobelin Stitches horizontal stitches Knotted Stitches Multidirectional Stitches Open Stitches Rhodes Stitches Square and Rectangular Stitches Stand out Stitches Stitch of the Season Stitches for Animals Stitches for Clothing Stitches for Plants Stitches for Skies Stitches for snow Stitches with movement Tiny Stitches Vertical Stitches
Woven Fours

Woven Fours

This is a beautiful open background stitch. You will need a large area of canvas because the repeat of this pattern is big. Try it in a Petite Silk Lamé Braid.

— KC Needlepoint
Tagged: Open Stitches
Vertical Lines and Crosses

Vertical Lines and Crosses

Vertical Lines and Crosses is a must know stitch!

— KC Needlepoint
Tagged: Open Stitches
Open Woven Stitch

Open Woven Stitch

Open Woven Stitch is an easy open background stitch that provides a light and simple texture. 

— KC Needlepoint
Tagged: Background Stitches Open Stitches
Brick Stitch Variation

Brick Stitch Variation

A wonderful light coverage background.
— KC Needlepoint
Tagged: Brick Stitch Open Stitches Tiny Stitches
Skip Tent Variation

Skip Tent Variation

Skip Tent Variation Stitch is a great light coverage background stitch. 
— KC Needlepoint
Tagged: Background Stitches Open Stitches
Alicia's Lace

Alicia's Lace

Alicia's Lace is a very ornate decorative stitch.
— KC Needlepoint
Tagged: Background Stitches Open Stitches Stitches for Clothing
Skip Tent Stitch

Skip Tent Stitch

Skip Tent Stitch is one of the most versatile background stitches.
— KC Needlepoint
Tagged: Background Stitches Open Stitches