Category : Bargello

How to Stitch Bargello Needlepoint

July 14, 2016Bargello, Beginning Needlepoint, Needlepoint Techniques, Stitches Standard

Bargello Needlepoint is almost always made from straight stitches going over a number of threads, usually four. Thee pattern is made by proceeding in steps up a usually a fixed number of threads. More than one stitch can be on the same step, making a horizontal line of stitches. To make a Bargello stitch bringRead more

Four-way Bargello

June 13, 2016Bargello Standard

Four-way Bargello takes a basic Bargello line and turns it along the diagonal lines of the area, turning it from a line into a square. Even the simplest Bargello lines get great sophistication from being turned and the resulting shapes and patterns are very compelling. It’s not my best technique, although I’m getting better atRead more