Stitching Frank Lloyd Wright in Bargello Needlepoint

FLW Needlepoint

My friend Jeff loved Frank Lloyd Wright. Every room in his house had Frank Lloyd Wright pictures, rugs, clocks, sun catchers, stained glass windows…you name it; whatever FLW created, Jeff had it in one form or another. He was so addicted. His vacations were spent in hotels that housed FLW originals or touring and taking… [Continue Reading]

Sunday Afternoon Bargello Needlepoint Wallet

bargello wallet

It was a warm and sunny day, and just after coming home from church I got an urge to stitch some Bargello needlepoint. I put dinner in the oven, inserted my favorite Sci-Fi DVD, sat in my easy chair and started to relax. Within a few minutes, I knew that relaxation would not be complete… [Continue Reading]

Stitching Bargello Needlepoint Heirlooms

bargello pillow constantine

When speaking of Bargello Needlepoint heirlooms, most people talk about needlepointed dining or Queen Anne chairs and ottomans that they’ve seen in a museum. Some have even been lucky enough to have these kinds of items handed down through the generations as part of an estate. But, a Bargello needlepoint heirloom doesn’t have to be… [Continue Reading]

Make a Bargello Needlepoint Nightlight

bargello nite light

Change the look of a baby’s room or add a hint of sophistication to your home or office décor with this Bargello needlepoint nightlight. From start to finish, it can be stitched and assembled in less than eight hours–depending on how fast you stitch and the Bargello pattern you select. All you need is a… [Continue Reading]

Bargello Needlepoint for Graduation

sara bargello purse

It’s a tradition in my family to give graduating seniors two special gifts: Oh, the Places You’ll Go by Dr. Seuss and a handmade needlework item. My daughter usually provides the book and I supply the needlework. This year’s graduates will receive Bargello needlepoint items. My niece, who is graduating from college, will get this… [Continue Reading]

Bargello Needlepoint Stash Treasures

bargello mirror cases2

I’ve had this hankering lately to empty my needlepoint stash of the many creative projects that I’ve either started to stitch or have yet to begin. My plan is to stitch each one using Bargello needlepoint designs; and since I hate repeating the same design more than once, each one will be unique both in… [Continue Reading]

Easy Bargello Needlepoint Key Ring Project

key ring

Bargello needlepoint key rings are quick and easy spur-of-the-moment gifts for those impromptu occasions when you just feel like blessing someone with a handmade item from your Bargello needlepoint stash. And, now with so many pre-finished accessories that can be purchased quite cheaply from your local discount department store, it’s easy to stitch and save… [Continue Reading]