To demonstrate how the emphasis of a Bargello design can change radically by using different color tones, this Bargello pattern, found on page 74 in Traditional Bargello by Dorothy Phelan has multi-colored intersecting circles [...]
One of my favorite Bargello needlepoint stitching methods is the four-way or mitered technique. To get you experimenting with Four-Way Bargello during this birthday month, consider stitching Week 3’s FREE Bargello pattern [...]
A quirky and fun design to stitch, this Bargello pattern alternates two different sized ogee motifs across the canvas horizontally. The chart is located on page 73 in Traditional Bargello by Dorothy Phelan [...]
This Bargello design reminds me of flickering flames. Depending on the color scheme used, it can even look like a field of wild flowers. Found on pp. 71-72 in Traditional Bargello by Dorothy Phelan, it is the perfect design for a chair seat cover–especially when stitched in muted or soft earth tones [...]
A typical Florentine or Bargello needlepoint stitch is vertical and made by working up or down over a specific number of canvas threads. To create variation and movement in a Bargello pattern, two or more of these stitches are either placed side by side or worked by “stepping” across the canvas row by row until the desired design takes shape [...]
What a very interesting use of color! Stitching this design may appear confusing at first; but as you follow the pattern on pp. 69-70 in Traditional Bargello by Dorothy Phelan, you will find that the motifs have a logical color sequence [...]
The Twin Peaked Florentine Wave Pattern shows the infinite variety that can be achieved using the Florentine or Bargello Needlepoint Stitch. Found on pp. 67-68 in Traditional Bargello by Dorothy Phelan, it has a 6-2 step, and is worked one row at a time [...]
The Florentine Swag Bargello Pattern works well for a handbag or chair cover, and in my opinion, it looks best when stitched with Persian wool or tapestry yarns. The design is found on 65-66 in Traditional Bargello by Dorothy Phelan [...]
Recently, I was blessed with a HUGE selection of fibers in the perfect colors I need to make a Bargello Stitchin’ Chair seat cover! At the last Japanese Embroidery class, a dear stitchin’ friend Michelle Monier, EGA Instructor, brought an amazing gift of all kinds of fibers that were overflowing a large kitchen garbage sized plastic bag (without the garbage) [...]
For an interesting Bargello needlepoint design that’s worked in Gobelin Droit Bargello Filler Stitch and Florentine Stitches, consider stitching this geometric flattened ogee-shaped pattern by Dorothy Phelan. In Traditional Bargello, this pattern is found on pp. 63-64 [...]
Once you have the color placement right, this Bargello needlepoint design found on pp. 60-62 in Traditional Bargello works up quite quickly. Although the colors can be used at random to work each tumbling block, care must be taken to make sure there is consistency [...]
Birthdays are special times, and smiles are usually in abundant supply as family and friends gather to express many wishes for a happy day. To get you smiling and celebrating with me on Bargello Needlepoint.com’s first birthday, help yourself to Week 2’s FREE Bargello pattern [...]
2010 Resolution: To Stitch 365 Different Bargello Needlepoint Designs--One Each Day! A long standing goal of mine is to stitch every design from the books in my Bargello needlepoint library, and this year I'm resolving to make significant strides towards completing that goal. I've planned an ambitious undertaking--I resolve to stitch ...
One of the most exciting things about Bargello needlepoint is the directional stitching flow. In addition to the vertical and horizontal ways the stitches are formed on the canvas, one must sometimes work in different directions. This Florentine pattern, found on pp. 56-57 in Traditional Bargello by Dorothy Phelan is worked from ...
Dorothy Phelan writes in Traditional Bargello that the Zigzag Double Peak Bargello Design is a good preparation for working Hungarian point. The Bargello pattern is found on pp. 58-59. When working this design, completely stitch each row before going to the next, or you will lose your place in the pattern. Each successive ...
Once you have the color placement right, this Bargello needlepoint design found on pp. 60-62 in Traditional Bargello works up quite quickly. Although the colors can be used at random to work each tumbling block, care must be taken to make sure there is consistency. Dorothy Phelan writes that the design will ...
For an interesting Bargello needlepoint design that's worked in Gobelin Droit Bargello Filler Stitch and Florentine Stitches, consider stitching this geometric flattened ogee-shaped pattern by Dorothy Phelan. In Traditional Bargello, this pattern is found on pp. 63-64. The "outline" is worked in a 4-2 step Florentine stitch, and the "fill" is ...
The Florentine Swag Bargello Pattern works well for a handbag or chair cover, and in my opinion, it looks best when stitched with Persian wool or tapestry yarns. The design is found on 65-66 in Traditional Bargello by Dorothy Phelan. It has a 5-2 step with a 50-stitch pattern repeat. To showcase a ...
The Twin Peaked Florentine Wave Pattern shows the infinite variety that can be achieved using the Florentine or Bargello Needlepoint Stitch. Found on pp. 67-68 in Traditional Bargello by Dorothy Phelan, it has a 6-2 step, and is worked one row at a time. To establish the pattern, first work the main ...
What a very interesting use of color! Stitching this design may appear confusing at first; but as you follow the pattern on pp. 69-70 in Traditional Bargello by Dorothy Phelan, you will find that the motifs have a logical color sequence. The Intersecting Ogee Bargello Design has a basic 4-2 step ...
This Bargello design reminds me of flickering flames. Depending on the color scheme used, it can even look like a field of wild flowers. Found on pp. 71-72 in Traditional Bargello by Dorothy Phelan, it is the perfect design for a chair seat cover--especially when stitched in muted or soft earth tones. I ...
A quirky and fun design to stitch, this Bargello pattern alternates two different sized ogee motifs across the canvas horizontally. The chart is located on page 73 in Traditional Bargello by Dorothy Phelan. There is no photograph of the finished design in the book. As a result, accurate counting of the stitches ...
To demonstrate how the emphasis of a Bargello design can change radically by using different color tones, this Bargello pattern, found on page 74 in Traditional Bargello by Dorothy Phelan has multi-colored intersecting circles. The 4-2 step pattern was originally designed for 18 mesh needlepoint canvas; but it can be worked ...
To celebrate a fun and exciting year, and to express my appreciation for your stitching along with me over the past 12 months...
Each Wednesday in March a FREE original Bargello birthday pattern will be available for download.
