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Long Stitch Variation: Mountain

This Needlepoint Long Stitch Variation adds a geometric flair to your projects and great visual interest. Instead of creating straight lines, this technique involves stitching triangular shapes, resembling mountain peaks.

Stitch Details

Stitch Structure: Variation, Raised
Related Stitches: Long Stitch
Recommended for: Large areas, Mountains

Long Stitch Variation: Mountain - Instructions

You can see the diagram of this stitch below.

Insert the needle (from back to front) and make a small knot to secure the thread behind the canvas
Then, make a sequence of four long stitches (two at the ends extending further to the sides and the other two further inwards) using the same canvas hole for the top point, simulating a ∧ (mountain) pattern
Within the sequence the length of the stitches does not have to be the same, you can make some a little longer than others depending on the space you have available
Continue making triangles simulating mountain peaks to create an interesting look

Long Stitch Variation: Mountain - Video Tutorial

Stitch Guides where Long Stitch Variation: Mountain is used

Check out our Stitch Guides where this stitch is used to get some inspiration for your needlepoint project.

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Happy stitching :)

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