With such a wide variety of needlepoint projects available today, why do you choose to stitch Bargello needlepoint? Here are some of the reasons fellow stitchers have given me for doing this kind of needlework. I’ve also included a few of my own.

The colors and design of decorative Bargello needlepoint for the home should both highlight and complement whatever surrounds it. Complementary colors are fun to stitch in Bargello needlepoint, especially when using bold primary or secondary colors because they bring greater contrast, balance and completeness to a Bargello design [...]

There are many wonderful Bargello needlepoint books available in bookstores and online today. With these printed resources you can learn new stitch techniques or get additional Bargello designs for a creative project or two; and best of all you can follow your favorite Bargello designers and get sneak peeks of what’s hot in the world of needlepoint. But, wouldn’t it be the best thing ever to have all you need and want to know about Bargello needlepoint at your fingertips in your own private library? If so, here are some things you can do to build a personal Bargello needlepoint library [...]

These nine FREE holiday patterns from Rainbow Gallery can be made into ornaments, small box tops or pin cushions. Click on the linked text to download the patterns, and start making those Bargello treasures [...]

As you work on a Bargello project or experiment with different stitch techniques, you should record all useful information you learn in a Bargello needlepoint journal or stitch notebook. To help you keep a written memory of your Bargello needlepoint treasures, download these FREE checklists and journal tools [...]

If you’re like most people who stitch Bargello needlepoint, while working on one bargello design you usually get an idea for another needlepoint project; and somewhere in the midst of stitching, you stop working on the first one to begin stitching the new one. I bet you have lots of Bargello projects lying around that haven’t been touched in months—and a stash of materials for even more projects that you haven’t started yet! Well, that’s okay; don’t panic. You’re just exercising all that creativity you’ve been given. But, if the thought of trying to do all the bargello needlepoint projects you have waiting in the wings is causing you stress and frustration, or you’re beginning to realize that you don’t have enough time to do them all; then now’s the time to get organized [...]

At the beginning of every school year from elementary through high school, my teachers would send a list of do’s and don’ts home with us to remind both our parents and us about critical things of note we would need to do to be successful in the coming school year. Every time I see or read such a list, whatever the subject may be, I think back to that time. Bargello needlepoint has its own set of do’s and don’ts that a wise needlepointer should heed to ensure stitching success. Here are some of the ones I been taught over the years [...]

One of the easiest color schemes to use when stitching bargello needlepoint is the monochromatic color scheme. This scheme is based on one color but uses that color’s tints where white is added, shades that have varying amounts of black added, and tones with gray added to the color [...]

Like most bargello needlepointers, I’m always on the look out for clean, clear and easy to follow stitch diagrams. I have found Barbara Bergsten Designs Stitch Diagrams to be some of the best ones online. Here’s what I like about them [...]

Here’s a unique bargello needlepoint gift to make for a fellow stitcher or a favorite person in your life. The Silken Stitches Bargello Needlepoint Pin FREE pattern from Kreinik is designed by Mary Polityka Bush and features a variety of silk threads including Kreinik Silk Mori® and Kreinik Silk Serica® [...]

I’m one of those people who tend to cringe at the mention of color theory. Although I make color choices every time I plan a new needlepoint project or change colors for a project that’s underway, there’s still this tiny bit of stress about getting the proper balance of color [...]

It’s Day 7 and I’ve been stitching like crazy! I’m determined to complete this bargello needlepoint pillow for my Niece’s graduation gift by the end of April. That will give me enough time to make it into a finished pillow and gift wrap it for the May 16th ceremony [...]

I can’t believe it! I forgot to pack several critical bargello needlepoint project supplies and now I have to improvise to get the project done! It started this way. I was asked to house-sit for my daughter who is on vacation. The duties are minimal…take care of her Italian Greyhound, Sasha, and do a bit of laundry. So, this morning I quickly gathered the stitching supplies I needed to make the Needlepoint Leaf Ornament and hopped in the car to be dropped off at my daughter’s place [...]

At first, Bargello needlepoint can look a little daunting, and each time you stitch you must pay attention to detail. If not, you can easily make these three common mistakes. But, don’t despair; with a little patience and a touch of know-how, you’ll be contentedly stitching once again.

My search for FREE Bargello patterns on the web has turned up another beautiful design by Janet Perry. The Needlepoint Leaf Ornament, featured on Craft Leftovers, is a perfect project to use leftover threads all of us have in our needlepoint stash.

I learned to do bargello needlepoint from Margaret Boyles…well, actually from her book Bargello Florentine Needlepoint published by Colunbia-Minerva. Although dog-eared and falling apart, I still have my copy, which I refer to constantly when stitching bargello needlepoint projects.

I’ve been having a lot of fun stitching the bargello needlepoint pillow. I think it’s because I’m designing it as I go. While I don’t do this for every bargello project I make, every now and then it’s good to depart from the tried and true, and experiment a little [...]

Needlemania is the perfect word to describe my passion for bargello needlepoint. Most avid needleworkers have an excessive excitement or enthusiasm for their art form. It’s almost an addiction. To tell if you have bargello needlemania, answer these questions [...]