Technically, this is nothing more than traditional, plain, old-fashioned, tent stitch, half tent stitch, or whatever you call it needlepoint. But alternating finishes in Plain Needlepoint is a fantastic way to brighten up a small space.
The diagram below is a 3-in-1 diagram, illustrating three ways to make this work for your space.
The stitched sample on Instagram illustrates the diagram on the far left.
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This is a Meredith Collection Monogram pillow I'm working on. With so many small spaces and the added complexity of geometric shapes, very simple needlepoint is called for, in my opinion. (And it's a perfect easy stitch piece.)
I combined different finishes in the same color family. The Alternating Tent Stitch is also a great way to combine colors, especially for dramatic small spaces. (I'm thinking Halloween with alternating orange and green stripes.) And, just for the record, I stitched a space with one thread type at a time, meaning I ended up doing a lot of continental stitches on the vertical.
This stitch diagram, along with all other #whimsicalwednesday and #smallspacesunday stitch diagrams, can also be found on a Pinterest board here.
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Enjoy!