Heart-shaped motifs alternate with small diamonds in this Bargello design to make a bold pattern. An optical illusion is also made when using carefully graded shades of colored threads (6 for the hearts, and 3 for the diamonds) [...]

The beautiful colors in this butterfly canvas come alive in this needlepoint project that comes complete with yarn, plastic canvas and a large plastic safety needle [...]

The pattern in this Bargello needlepoint design is formed similar to the “Domes and Spires” Bargello piece in Day 5. The pattern is formed by reversing and mirroring a row of the Bargello design against itself [...]

The 3 designs are completely different, but easy to do, fun and satisfying. Perfect for a first needlepoint project. Recommended for ages 6 and older. Young textile artists can learn basic tent and overhand stitches to create a 2-by-7-inch bookmark and two 2-by-4-inch coasters or wall decorations [...]

This design makes me think of England’s Victorian Era. The soft pink and green shades showcase a Bargello pattern that mainly consists of large circular motifs (not an exaggeration, I assure you). I had to increase the width and length of the needlepoint canvas to 4.25″ square in order to fit the Bargello pattern [...]

Wonderful things happen when you use your imagination. Imagination plus one or two simple Bargello patterns can offer unlimited opportunities for self-expression in needlepoint. How many times have you admired a beautiful piece of Bargello needlepoint—and wished that you had stitched it? Once you begin stitching, you’ll find the creative experience endlessly rewarding—fashioning beautiful embroidery [...]

These handy snips, imported from Japan, are straight blade with wrapped handles for comfort. Japanese tools are well known for their quality and excellence [...]

Worked in a 4-2 step, this type of design is very typical of vintage Bargello designs. This Bargello needlepoint pattern is found on pp. 76-77 in Bargello: An Explosion In Color by Margaret Boyles [...]

The needlepoint is hand-crafted with intricate detailed stitches in quality that is hard to find and that you will value. These are designed and crafted to be heirlooms [...]

This Bargello needlepoint pattern may be of small proportions, but it holds a lot of interest and tells its own story. Stitched in navy blue, green and soft yellow, the different arrangements of the colors tend to accent specific areas of the design [...]

Learn 3 different stitches, including needlepoint, cross stitch and sewing. Contents, 4 pieces of full color printed plastic canvas, 3 pre-cut felt shapes, a bear, butterfly and a rainbow with hearts [...]

Brass thumb tacks are a Bargello needlepoint essential. As a result, I constantly extol their virtues.Since I will be spending a lot of time with 24 brass tacks, I couldn’t resist having some fun by composing an “ode”. Here it is for your enjoyment [...]

This honeycomb Bargello design is one of my favorites. It was the inspiration for the Bargello Needlepoint Christmas Lights Ornament, one of 12 designs in the Bargello Needlepoint Christmas Series [...]

If you don’t have a permanent work space, don’t worry! This portable lap frame lets you stitch beautiful designs anywhere [...]

It’s amazing the number of Bargello designs that are found in historical needlepoint pieces. This Bargello pattern is often called the “fish scale” or the “eye of the peacock” (pp.72-73 in Bargello: An Explosion In Color by Margaret Boyles) [...]

Fine wood stitching tools is handcrafted in Wisconsin, and it is as unique as it is useful! Scissors Holder contains scissors point protector; scissors not included [...]

I’m wearing out stretcher bars! I’m 25 days into the 2010 Bargello Challenge and I’ve got to change to a new set of 6″ bars. Luckily, I have several more sets in my needlepoint stash; so most likely, I will not run out of them. However, at this stitching rate, I’ll probably need 15 sets [...]

As the last Bargello chevron design in Bargello: An Explosion In Color by Margaret Boyles (pp.70-71), this motif is turned upside down and worked with only one stitch to the step instead of two. The result is a slope of the slanted line that’s much steeper, while the number of step units is the same as the first chevron on Day 21 [...]

A convenient way to organize your threads or fibers for your projects. Made of fine hardwood and finished to a lustrous sheen [...]

These cute and petite Bargello needlepoint chevrons are only five sets of 4-2 steps to the lower edge. The pattern for this design can be found on pp. 70-71 in Bargello: An Explosion In Color by Margaret Boyles [...]

A yarn tool that’s double the crafting fun. A simple-to-use tool that makes beautiful bows and tasteful tassels. Perfect for embellishing gifts, baskets and fashion accessories or adding designer accents to pillows, window treatments, lampshades and more [...]