Bargello Needlepoint

Bargello Stitch of the Month

Bargello Love — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:46:35 +0000

The American Needlepoint Guild is a non-profit educational institution that focuses on needlepoint. Its stitch of the month program features color photos and charts of basic needlepoint stitches. Every month, a needlepoint expert shares his/her expertise on a specific stitch and shows you how to execute it. Beth Robertson, co-author of Suzy’s Small Stitches (Embroidery), {Read More...}

Bargello Needlepoint for Stress Relief

Bargello Love — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 11:56:30 +0000

People are so stressed out these days with anxiety about the economy and life in general; and because money is tight and times are hard, costly hobbies are being placed on the back burner. But, this is not the case with needlepoint—especially Bargello. Most needlepoint and embroidery stitchers have a nest egg—a stash of threads, {Read More...}

Thread Lengths for Bargello Needlepoint

Bargello Love — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 12:00:49 +0000

What’s the proper thread length to use when stitching bargello needlepoint? This is probably one of the first questions a beginner will ask, because the tendency is to use a very long piece of thread to start stitching. While it is true that bargello needlepoint stitches will cover the canvas quickly, sometimes a longer thread {Read More...}

What Is Bargello Needlepoint

Bargello Love — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 22:00:56 +0000

Needlepoint has a rich history that dates back to the 16th century. Bargello needlepoint is said to have originated in Florence, Italy and is known as Florentine Embroidery or Byzantine needlework. It is distinguished for its use of straight, mostly vertical stitches and colorful threads to create stunning designs. The straight stitches and use of {Read More...}

The Typical Cost of a Bargello Needlepoint Pillow Project

Bargello Love — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 03:07:21 +0000

Suppose you want to make a Bargello needlepoint project but have no idea how much it will cost. What’s the first thing you should do? The answer is to sit down and estimate the cost to see if you have enough money to purchase all the materials you will need to completely stitch it. For {Read More...}

Buying Tips for Blank Needlepoint Canvas

Bargello Love — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:39:16 +0000

A Bargello Needlepoint.com reader asked this question which prompted me to write a post on buying large pieces of blank needlepoint canvas in bulk and at a discount for making Bargello projects. “I read your blog almost every day for ideas and inspiration for my bargello projects. My crafts budget allows for the basics and {Read More...}

Free Craft Projects for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Bargello Love — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 20:18:58 +0000

Each October in the USA, activities are held to raise funds to find a cure for breast cancer, one of the most devastating diseases for women. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, emphasis is placed on awareness by providing breast cancer information, participating in fundraisers, soliciting donations for breast cancer research and promoting regular breast self-examination. {Read More...}

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