I was browsing eBay this morning, looking at the latest bargains, when I stumbled across two sales that have great background ideas. The first idea is based on this Beau Geste canvas, which has the background divided into four equal quadrants, each a different color.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/HP-Needlepoint-18ct-BEAUGESTE-Stargazer-Lilies-GN26/233534122174?hash=item365fb7e8be:g:uGAAAOSwQzVedQ-U
I think it would look very nice behind any simple floral design like this All About Stitching peony. Each section could be stitched in either tent stitches or a fancier stitch.
https://needlepointalley.com/needlepoint-canvases/Pink-Peony-handpainted-by-All-About-Stitching-p35393662
The other background idea is inspired by the skirt on this Joan Thomasson angel. See the blackwork pattern that is just /\ /\ stitches on top of tent stitches?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/HP-Needlepoint-18ct-STITCHIN-STUFF-1996-Angel-w-SG-thrds-backing-trim-SU109/333556297000?hash=item4da9812d28:g:dHkAAOSwKWVeeR89
Stitch those with a sharp needle in a thin metallic over the underlying tent stitches and you can add pizzaz to any plain background such as this lovely Shelley chic lady.
https://needlepointalley.com/needlepoint-canvases/Tres-Chic-Shelley-Tribbey-Designs-p35905025
Inspiration is anywhere. You just have to look for it.
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