I can be overly focused on the traditional view of perfectly diagonal stitches (45 degrees) in needlepoint. It's also clear I'm overly comfortable with straight stitches, as illustrated here, here, and here. So, yes, I can get bored with myself, I mean my stitches.
This is when oblique stitches save the day. The beauty of oblique stitches is they are often the perfect stitch for that odd-shaped space. Today's stitch is a chevron stitch with oblique stitches and a skipped row.
This stitch would be just perfect for receding landscape (mountain or greenery in the background), water, or sky. Those are just some thought-starters. The skipped row is essential here as it lightens the stitch and helps with the shading. The subtlety here is beautiful. Despite being minimalist, it makes you look twice.
The stitched sample on Instagram is me playing with threads for a background of a floral piece from Melissa Shirley. I used Elegance and Crystal Braid on 18-mesh.
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I hope you have the perfect spot for this stitch. Enjoy!