background ·
bargello ·
beginner ·
Flat ·
flowers ·
large areas ·
parallel ·
quick to work up ·
small areas ·
Straight ·
water ·
Filling Gobelin Stitch
The Filling Gobelin Stitch is a variation of the basic Gobelin stitch, commonly used to fill in larger areas of the design. It creates a solid, textured surface.
- Elongated version of the Brick Stitch
Stitch Details
- Stitch Structure: Flat, Parallel, Bargello, Straight
- Related Stitches: Gobelin Stitch, Florentine Stitch, Brick Stitch
- Also Known as: Bargello Points Stitch
- Recommended for: Small areas, Large areas, Backgrounds, Water, Flowers
Filling Gobelin Stitch Variation Instructions & Diagram
You can see the diagram of this stitch below.
- Make a sequence of parallel vertical stitches by skipping four threads of canvas, leaving a column between each stitch
- Then when making the next row (repeating the same process), make the upper end of the stitches reach the middle of the previous row
Stitch Guides where Filling Gobelin Stitch is used
Check out our Stitch Guides where this stitch is used to get some inspiration for your needlepoint project.
If you have doubts about what stitches to choose for your project - check our Tips to select Needlepoint Stitches or Our favorite Needlepoint Decorative Stitches.
Happy stitching :)
