Paint Your Own Bargello Needlepoint Design

Although Bargello needlepoint does not need to be painted onto canvas because it’s easier to count the threads for stitch placement, you still may wish to paint your own design—especially if the Bargello stitch is one of several stitch techniques you plan to use. You’ll be surprised how acrylic paint, a straw, a few paint brushes, paper and some water will bring blank needlepoint canvas to life.

Needlepoint for Fun has a wonderful article with step by step instructions on how to paint your own needlepoint canvas. I love the encouragement the article gives about not being afraid to practice and have fun while you’re doing it. You may not get perfect results on your first or even subsequent tries; but if you persist you’ll get a truly unique and creative needlepoint project that’s guaranteed to provide lots of stitching enjoyment.

Even if you’re not planning to paint a Bargello pillow design; it’s worth reading the article and downloading a copy for future ideas. For more information on painting needlepoint canvas, consider reading Design Your Own Needlepoint. It shows you how to create needlepoint flowers, animals, figures, simple shapes and geometric designs; and features materials and stitching techniques, short cuts and projects, ways of creating texture, use of color, and simple ways to personalize gifts.

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