Imagine this sentence printed on the front of a full length apron in vibrant colors, “SHE WHO DIES WITH THE MOST NEEDLEPOINT WINS”. These designs created by T-Shirt Frenzy are smooth and comfortable and not made with transfers. Safe for washing, the aprons are fade resistant and machine washable [...]
If you prefer to use a wooden needlepoint stand, F.A. Edmunds has created Stitchers Wonder, a rotating scroll frame mounted on a floor stand. This frame allows complete access to your work by tilting up, down, and rotating a full 360 degrees [...]
One of my favorite US cities is San Francisco, CA. On many a business trip and vacation, I had the pleasure to enjoy a foray into Needlepoint Inc, a full-service needlepoint shop. In addition to browsing among the original hand-painted canvases on display, I got a chance to watch one being painted [...]
It used to be that the only metallic thread available for needlepoint was manufactured by Kreinik. Now a plethora of metallics abound. Even so, some of my favorite metallic threads are made by Kreinik, a family owned company dedicated to producing high quality threads and fibers.
The FREE Santa Christmas ornament pattern by Libby Sturdy for The Caron Collection is more suited for intermediate to advanced stitchers. Libby is such a talented designer and her patterns are whimsical and fun. There are some wonderful stitch techniques including Turkey Work and Alicia Lace; however I fell in love with the Bargello needlepoint on Santa’s hat [...]
Although Bargello needlepoint and Florentine embroidery are stitched with straight lines, you can get the illusion of a curve by placing…
Every Bargello needlepointer should have a toolkit for assembling stretcher bars, pounding in and removing brass tacks, and mounting finished needlework. This Cute Tools Hand Painted Toolkit: is ideal such tasks and makes ordinary tools look pretty [...]
Golden Hands is noted for providing clear and careful instructions in its pattern books. Bargello: A Golden Hands Pattern Book offers unique Bargello patterns in stunning color and instructions for making much more than the usual cushions and wall hangings that fill most needlepoint books [...]
Located on Historic Street in Ogden, UT, The Needlepoint Joint carries quality supplies for all types of needlework and needlepoint. The shop has been there for 37 years and in that time has amassed a vast array of threads, yarns, tools and fabrics–not only common items, but strange and hard to find things. Some things have become antiques in their care [...]
Next to Silk & Ivory, Rainbow Gallery’s Splendor® is my second favorite thread. Because it’s 12-ply silk floss, I like to use it in a variety of Bargello needlepoint projects from 14-mesh canvas to Congress Cloth or fine linen [...]
This simple Bargello needlepoint bookmark designed by Tracy R. Lambert and licensed to About.com, Inc. is quick, easy and ideally suited for last minute hostess gifts. It stitched on 10-mesh needlepoint canvas using medium weight threads. Left over sports-weight knitting yarn would be great to use [...]
This Bargello needlepoint elephant hangs proudly in my daughter’s home. Although it was not originally stitched with her in mind; once it was completed, she immediately laid claim to it and well…I had to give it to her since she’s my favorite Bargello needlepoint fan [...]
I love to experiment with overdyed and multi-colored threads and fibers when stitching Bargello needlepoint; and as a result every one of my stitched Bargello projects has a bit of overdyed thread just for the thrill of it. The energy that’s produced from watching the colors unfold in a flame stitch or scalloped Bargello pattern can keep me stitching well into the night. While thinking about why I stitch with overdyed and multi-colored threads, I’ve come up with four reasons for doing so [...]
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 ...
Five diamonds make up this lively four-way Bargello design found on pp. 132-133 in Bargello: An Explosion In Color by Margaret Boyles. A large center diamond is surrounded by four small ones (two fused on each side) in each section of the Bargello pattern. What makes this last Bargello design stitched ...
New book...new Bargello designs! This pattern is a variation of the Hungarian Bargello Filler Stitch. It is stitched in blocks of three with one stitch over 4 canvas threads, followed by one over 8, and then another over 4 threads. After stitching several advanced Bargello designs, this simple pattern, found on p. ...
The Flame Stitch pattern is never outdated. Dorothy Phelan created this variation on pp. 42-43 in Traditional Bargello. She designed it for an eyeglass case and includes pattern chart and instructions. The 4-1 step provides complete canvas coverage and allows for a wide variety of color schemes. I used Silk n’ Ivory threads ...
This colorful Bargello flame stitch design reminds me of continuous ripples. What makes this Bargello pattern on pp. 44-45 in Traditional Bargello by Dorothy Phelan unique, is the variation in step. It has 1-1, 2-1, 2-1, 4-1 and 6-1 step rows. Careful attention must be paid to color placement as well as ...
This Bargello pattern reminds me of the smocking on my daughter's dresses when she was a little girl. It is designed to teach the use of a variation of the Hungarian Bargello Filler Stitch and the traditional Bargello Needlepoint Stitch. Found on pp. 46-48 in Traditional Bargello by Dorothy Phelan, it has ...
These clever borders use a variation of the Old Florentine Bargello Filler Stitch. They would make great designs for belts, bracelets and luggage straps. I've stitched all three charts on a 3" square on 18-mesh needlepoint canvas. A larger canvas mesh will result in a wider design strip. The middle and bottom designs ...
Using the basic Florentine stitch as described in this Bargello pattern, makes for an interesting and eye-catching design. The minimalist Florentine peaked pattern, found on p. 52-53 in Traditional Bargello by Dorothy Phelan, has a 6-3 step with a narrow span. Yellow is used as an accent color; but the rest ...
Traditional Bargello by Dorothy Phelan has some very creative and interesting designs. The New Wave Bargello needlepoint design on pp. 56-57 uses the Gobelin Droit Bargello Filler Stitch with varying steps from 6-1 to 3-1. When designed for a pillow or cushion, the pattern offers many possibilities for color variations; but for ...
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 ...
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.
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