I always use some form of magnification when stitching Bargello needlepoint. One of my favorite tools is this magnifying lamp because of the ease with which you can turn, bend and adjust as needed for stitching. It’s great for those bargello projects stitched on congress cloth or fine linen and the circular bulb lasts a long time.
Shop of the Week – Next Station Needlepoint
July 17, 2009 By Leave a Comment
When I lived in Connecticut, my local needlepoint shop was Next Station Needlepoint. It gets its name from the busy New Canaan to New York City commuter train station around the corner [...]
Choosing Fabric Backing and Trims for Finishing Bargello Needlepoint Ornaments
July 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Christmas ornaments can be finished in a variety of ways using plain to ornate backing fabrics that enhance the stitched designs. Fabric backing should match your stitched needlepoint ornaments. You can use almost any light to medium weight fabric with a light stretch in order to get smooth coverage and a professional finish. Heavy weight drapery and upholstery fabric should be avoided because they make final assembly difficult and bulky [...]
Design Bargello Needlepoint like a Pro!
July 12, 2009 By Leave a Comment
If you’re interested in designing your own needlepoint, consider purchasing PC Stitch Pro Embroidery Software-Version 7.0! You can create your own Bargello needlepoint designs from photos or from scratch [...]
Multiple Size Bargello Needlepoint Scroll Frame Set
July 11, 2009 By Leave a Comment
It’s easy to choose the right frame for your Bargello needlepoint project with this handy scroll frame set. The Multiple Size Needlepoint Scroll Frame Setcombines two 6″ and 9″ spreader rails with a set of 12″, 18″ and 24″ split rail dowels to make just about every size Scroll Frame a stitcher would need [...]
Elian McCreadys Needlepoint
July 8, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Every once in a while a needlepoint book catches my eye and inspires me to include it in my Bargello needlepoint library. Although Elian McCreadys Needlepoint is not about Bargello, it’s a definite must have for budding needle artists and seasoned stitchers who wish to “round out” their libraries [...]
Display Your Bargello Needlepoint in a Serving Tray
July 7, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Most full-service needlepoint shops offer Sudberry House Serving Trays for displaying needlework. In the past I have purchased several to display my completed Bargello needlepoint projects and a couple of my Japanese Embroidery phase items [...]
The Bargello Needlepoint Craft Table
July 5, 2009 By Leave a Comment
A few years back, I expressed frustration to my husband about having to use the dining table for sewing and needlepoint designing and finished. He surprised me on my birthday that year with a Craft Table for my embroidery nook [...]
Keep Your Bargello Patterns Organized in These Archive Files Boxes
July 4, 2009 By Leave a Comment
One of the best storage items I have found to keep my Bargello needlepoint leaflets and patterns from being torn or damaged is the Archive File Storage Box System. Normally used to store important documents, I like the fact that it is versatile enough to suit my needlepoint organizing needs [...]
Shop of the Week – The Hook and I
July 3, 2009 By Leave a Comment
On one of my many visits back home to Virginia, I came across this wonderful needlepoint shop in the Virginia Beach area. The Hook and I has all the charm of colonial American architecture and everything a stitcher desires for needlepoint, crewel, knitting, smocking, rug-hooking and more [...]
Shop of the Week – Needlepoint & Other Things
June 26, 2009 By 1 Comment
When I lived in Salt Lake City, UT, Needlepoint & Other Things was my local needlepoint shop. Tucked away in a quaint little shopping center in the East Milcreek area of Salt Lake City, this needlepoint store offers a great selection of fibers, hand painted canvases and accessories [...]
Make Your Own Templates for Bargello Needlepoint
June 11, 2009 By 5 Comments
Quilters are famous for using templates to cut out fabric shapes for a quilting project. Templates keep the measurements exact so that the pieces join precisely as designed. The same can be said when using a template with Bargello needlepoint. It helps the needlepointer create a unique design starting with an outline and then filling it with stitching.
Silken Bargello Needlepoint
June 5, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I love using silk thread to stitch Bargello needlepoint. It’s my fiber of choice—no matter the design. I’ve used silk to make Bargello pillows, box covers, wallet inserts—just about anything you can stitch. Now, I must admit that wool is better for items that get a lot of wear and tear like Bargello needlepoint rugs, napkin rings, etc; but if you’re planning a decorative project that will not be handled a lot, then silk may just be the thread for you [...]
AMH Design Contemporary Needlepoint
May 21, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Looking for needlepoint kits for journals and photo albums? Then you must visit the AMH Design Contemporary Needlepoint site. These designs provide clever ways to spruce up a back-to-school notebook and the kits make great presents for writers or journalists [...]
Jazz Up Your Needlepoint with Snazzy Bargello Borders
May 19, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Got a simple needlepoint project that needs a little pizazz? Use Bargello Borders to dramatize basic motifs and create interesting design areas. Treat needlepoint borders stitched in a Bargello pattern like you would a picture frame for needlework. You supply the central motif and Bargello Borders take care of the rest.
Green Your Bargello Needlepoint
May 15, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Green your Bargello needlepoint and help reduce greenhouse gases. One of the best ways to do this is to use eco-friendly threads. Natural fibers like cotton, silk and even bamboo can help keep the environment clean because of the way they are manufactured. Here’s how you can help [...]
Build a Bargello Needlepoint Library
April 28, 2009 By 5 Comments
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 [...]
FREE Bargello Holiday Square Designs
April 27, 2009 By 1 Comment
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 [...]
How to Keep a Bargello Needlepoint Stitch Notebook
April 23, 2009 By 9 Comments
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 [...]
4 Ways to Organize Your Bargello Needlepoint
April 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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 [...]
Barbara Bergsten Designs Stitch Diagrams
April 10, 2009 By 1 Comment
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 [...]
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