Just when I think I’ve made the purchase of a lifetime–one that will create the ultimate Bargello needlepoint stash, I find that all I’ve done is taken my stash to a higher level; but not the ultimate [...]
Henry VIII In Bargello Needlepoint
February 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The inaugural project in the “Everything Bargello” category is a hand-painted needlepoint canvas of Henry VIII. One of England’s most notorious monarchs, Henry VIII is probably most famous for the how his marriages to six different women began and ended [...]
Everything Bargello Needlepoint
February 17, 2010 By 3 Comments
Bargello love is catching! While taking an inventory of my needlepoint stash to determine if I would have enough threads, canvas and other supplies to complete the 2010 Bargello Challenge, I came across several hand-painted needlepoint canvases of historical figures–specifically Henry VIII and two of his wives, Catherine Parr and Jane Seymour [...]
Stitching for Charity
December 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
A Bargello Needlepoint.com reader, Julie Fera, sent a photo of The Caron Snowflake Santa that she finished before the holiday season as a charitable donation. Here’s the beautiful photo and what she said about the project and how it was used [...]
Stitching a Bargello Needlepoint Elephant
August 18, 2009 By 1 Comment
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 [...]
Shop of the Week – Needle Nook of La Jolla
July 10, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Needle Nook of La Jolla provides premier needlepoint services and offerings to delight stitchers of all levels. The large and varied painted canvases, threads, fibers and other needlepoint accessories make it one of the most well-known needlepoint shops in the country [...]
Bank on Bargello Needlepoint
July 9, 2009 By Leave a Comment
One of my oldest Bargello stash treasures, this bank has been the subject of many needlepoint projects and gift ideas. Originally purchased as a baby gift for my first grandchild, it’s taken me 8 years to decide on the design for the 5” square needlework insert [...]
Bargello Needlepoint Coaster
July 2, 2009 By 1 Comment
Browsing through Michael’s Craft Store, I came across acrylic coasters for needlework. The kit includes a cross stitch pattern, Aida cloth, self-adhesive mounting board and cork backing, and finishing instructions. Immediately I thought of a lovely Bargello needlepoint pattern to use instead of the cross stitch; so I purchased a coaster to use as an experiment [...]
Bargello Needlepoint Christmas Ornament Series-Weeks 4-6
June 25, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The remaining three FREE Bargello Needlepoint Christmas Series designs are scheduled for release beginning next Monday and for the two following Mondays. Each week, an original Bargello Needlepoint Christmas Ornament design by Althea DeBrule will be available for download to be stitched in time for the holiday needlepoint finishing season [...]
Stitching Frank Lloyd Wright in Bargello Needlepoint
June 17, 2009 By 7 Comments
I must say that this needlepoint project is the most free-form one I’ve ever done. That’s just how I had to stitch it. Because it was going to be a memorial tribute for my friend Jeff who had been diagnosed with late stage colon cancer, I just couldn’t do too much pre-planning [...]
Lee’s Needle Arts Is Going Out of Business
June 16, 2009 By 2 Comments
In a recent post, The Ridgewood Needlepoint Blog mentioned that Lee’s Needle Arts is closing after 40 years of doing business. Imagine my devastation at reading this news [...]
Sunday Afternoon Bargello Needlepoint Wallet
June 10, 2009 By 1 Comment
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 without finding a quick and simple Bargello project to stitch for the afternoon [...]
Stitching Bargello Needlepoint Heirlooms
June 3, 2009 By 3 Comments
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 a collector’s item or museum piece. It can be any item stitched with a Bargello design that will be treasured by others in the future [...]
Light Up Your Night with a Bargello Needlepoint Nightlight
June 1, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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 the self-adhesive fully assembled nightlight kit from Hollywood Lights and a completed Bargello canvas.
Bargello Needlepoint for Graduation
May 13, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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 lovely Bargello needlepoint leather pouch; and my nephew, who is putting high school behind him, will receive a Bargello needlepoint leather wallet [...]
Bargello Needlepoint Key Ring
May 11, 2009 By 1 Comment
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 them for future use [...]
Bargello Stash Treasures
May 4, 2009 By 4 Comments
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 color and stitch arrangement. So, I’m introducing Bargello Stash Treasures, a series of posts about each needlepoint project I complete. The first treasure is actually two items [...]
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