We use Skip Tent Stitch time and time again.
It is a great light coverage stitch made up of Tent Stitches. It works particularly well for backgrounds.
Work this stitch on the diagonal in the same way that you would work Basketweave.

This stitched example is done in Threadworx Overdyed Metallics.
Work this stitch on the diagonal in the same way that you would work Basketweave.

This stitched example is done in Threadworx Overdyed Metallics.