Flawless Bargello Throw Cushions

Flawless Bargello Throw Cushions is a 4-STEP approach to making picture-perfect Bargello needlepoint pillows! Includes 88 pages of valuable content that takes you from planning to shopping to stitching, and final assembly [...]

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Rare Book Review: Working With Embroidery Kits

On one of my many visits to the local public library, I came across Working with Embroidery Kits, a rare needlepoint book by Helen Perks, Royal School of Needlework trained embroiderer and instructor. After reading a few chapters, I decided I had to get a copy for my Bargello needlepoint library [...]

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Day 65: Minimalist Florentine Peaked Design

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 [...]

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Embroidered Bags and Purses

Embroidery has become a hot trend in the crafting industry today, and now embroiderers who can never have too many purses can enjoy creating their own collection of delightful embroidered bags [...]

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Bargello Needlepoint and Decorative Stitches

A Bargello Needlepoint site regular emailed me to ask about the difference between decorative stitches and Bargello needlepoint.

To get a better understanding of when where and how to use decorative stitches and Bargello stitches, read what the experts say about the differences [...]

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Mixing in a Little Needlepoint with Your Bargello

The main focus of Needlepoint and pattern: themes and variations is how to mix other needlepoint stitches and techniques in with Bargello needlepoint designs. Gloria Katzenberg provides valuable information for beginning stitchers as well as Bargello needlepoint designers. She encourages you to experiment with colors, textures, and to always be on the lookout for inspiration for Bargello projects [...]

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