When I stitch by myself, I like to have some sort of engagement outside of the stitching. And that's where StitchTV comes into play. A show qualifies for StitchTV if it meets any of the following criteria: engaging, makes me laugh, not too vapid, something(one) is easy on the eye, or does not require intense concentration. So Narcos....not StitchTV.
However, Parks & Recreation is perfect StitchTV. And it just so happens that wallpaper from a room in a Parks & Recreation episode prompted this week's stitch. It's not necessarily a new stitch, but the wallpaper reminded me of it. And here we are!
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For me, the most obvious uses are a background, tabletop, or floor. The different colored lines represent contrasting finishes in the same color or two completely different colors. I favor contrasting finishes but it truly depends on the area. The stitched sample on Instagram includes Planet Earth Silk and Rachelette on 18-mesh in very similar colors. As an extra bonus for those who may be adverse to the large open area, Instagram includes a second sample with the large center diamond filled! (And by filled, I consider one ply of Planet Earth Silk filling enough. :) Feel free to adjust the thread weight to reflect your preference.)
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I hope you have the perfect spot for this stitch! Enjoy!