Under the Radar Background Stitches

Poppy Monk has unearthed three more unusual background stitches for our stitching pleasure.

https://poppymonkneedlepointkits.com/blogs/the-5-minute-needlepoint-blog/three-under-the-radar-needlepoint-background-stitches

I like Bamboo stitch done in silk floss with a laying tool myself.  The Hourglass stitch is a variation of Double Cross and would look nice with two different threads (and possibly colors).  Thr Bargello Wave is a classic that I like to do in perle cotton myself.  Be careful with the color as it can overwhelm an entire background.  

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