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The Flame Stitch Bargello Needlepoint Pattern

March 26, 2009 By 11 Comments

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Making the Flame Stitch

  1. Make a 4-1 or 4-2 bargello needlepoint stitch either up or down the canvas until you reach a desired peak. flame-stitch, needlepoint stitch, bargello stitch, bargello, bargello needlepoint patterns, bargello needlepoint, bargello stitch, bargello patterns, bargello embroidery
  2. Return to the original level by stitching the same way either down or up.
  3. Repeat the pattern across the needlepoint canvas to establish the design.

Variations in The Flame Stitch bargello needlepoint motif are limitless—especially with the use of color and the length and depth of the zigzag-like effect it makes. This is a great pattern to use to try your bargello needlepoint wings. Why not make a four to six inch sample of the flame stitch as part of a bargello notebook?


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