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FREE Bargello Needlepoint Design: Boris The Boxer
Bargello Needlepoint | October 14th 2009 by Althea DeBrule
Designed by Carolyn McNeil for Stitch-opedia, Boris The Boxer is an easy project to work. It consists of two stitches - long stitch (sometimes called the Bargello stitch) and brick stitch. These are both straight stitches. Long Stitch is considered t read more
Bargello Needlepoint and Decorative Stitches
Bargello Needlepoint | September 21st 2009 by Althea DeBrule
A Bargello Needlepoint site regular emailed me to ask about the difference between decorative stitches and Bargello needlepoint. To get a better understanding of when where and how to use decorative stitches and Bargello stitches, read what the expe read more
Where to Buy Blank Needlepoint Canvas
Bargello Needlepoint | September 4th 2009 by Althea DeBrule
A Bargello Needlepoint 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 [...] read more
Bargello Needlepoint Shop of the Week: The Needlepoint Joint
Bargello Needlepoint | August 21st 2009 by Althea DeBrule
Located on Historic Street in Ogden, UT, The Needlepoint Joint carries quality supplies for all types of needlework and needlepoint. The shop has been there for 37 years and in that time has amassed a vast array of threads, yarns, tools and fabrics-- read more
FREE Bargello Bookmark Pattern
Bargello Needlepoint | August 19th 2009 by Althea DeBrule
This simple Bargello needlepoint bookmark designed by Tracy R. Lambert and licensed to About.com, Inc. is quick, easy and ideally suited for last minute hostess gifts. It stitched on 10-mesh needlepoint canvas using medium weight threads. Left over s read more
Bargello Needlepoint Shop of the Week: Knit & Needlepoint
Bargello Needlepoint | August 14th 2009 by Althea DeBrule
Live in New England or looking for a hand painted needlepoint canvas to commemorate a visit? Knit & Needlepoint, located in the historic Back Bay area of Boston, MA is THE place to find scenes from Boston to Cape Cod to Nantucket and Martha's Vi read more
Thread Spotlight: Silk & Ivory
Bargello Needlepoint | August 13th 2009 by Althea DeBrule
Silk & Ivory is a soft wool-silk blend yarn designed especially for needlepoint-stitch, knitting, and crochet. Distributed by Brown Paper Packages, it is made in Switzerland of 50% silk and 50% Merino wool. Silk & Ivory may be used on #13, read more
FREE Bargello Sampler Chart
Bargello Needlepoint | August 12th 2009 by Althea DeBrule
I love samplers…and Bargello samplers are loads of fun! I’m currently working on a one (it will be featured in a future post); but this FREE pattern by Su Mwamba of TangleCraft is a great way to spend some quality Bargello needlepoint stitching t read more
Bargello Needlepoint Shop of the Week – Quail Run Needleworks
Bargello Needlepoint | August 7th 2009 by Althea DeBrule
On one of many business trips to the Scottsdale AZ area, I had a chance to visit Quail Run Needleworks and spend an entire afternoon there. There were so many hand-painted needlepoint canvases, threads, fibers, finishing accessories, charts and stitc read more
The Value of Stitching Bargello Needlepoint with Quality Material…
Bargello Needlepoint | August 6th 2009 by Althea DeBrule
It has been said that quality materials and quality workmanship provide immense pleasure and satisfaction to the stitcher while adding tremendous value to the entire stitching experience. One of the worse things that can happen is to work a Bargello read more
The Perfect Marking Pens for Designing Needlepoint
Bargello Needlepoint | August 2nd 2009 by Althea DeBrule
If you’re planning to design your own needlepoint, you will need a fine point drawing pen that does not feather or bleed. Pigma Micron Pens offer a waterproof quick drying and permanent pigment ink that is fade proof against sunlight or UV light [. read more
The Jolly Needlewoman – Bargello Needlepoint Shop of the Week
Bargello Needlepoint | July 31st 2009 by Althea DeBrule
Located in a prestigious area of Wilmington, Delaware, The Jolly Needlewoman is a quaint needlepoint shop with colonial American charm. The shop looks like a home that was converted into a store; but when you enter it there are small intimate rooms w read more
Bringing Hand-Painted Needlepoint Canvas to Life – A Cute Barge…
Bargello Needlepoint | July 27th 2009 by Althea DeBrule
Bargello needlepoint is very therapeutic. Several years ago while recovering from major surgery, I took a weekly class on how to make hand-painted needlepoint designs come to life. Each participant selected a unique canvas, threads and embellishments read more
Bargello Needlepoint Shop of The Week – Two The Point Needleart…
Bargello Needlepoint | July 24th 2009 by Althea DeBrule
Looking for a custom hand-painted canvas from a photograph or an original idea? Two The Point Needlearts in Overland Park, Kansas is the shop for you! They can provide you with designers who paint custom monograms, initials, your favorite sports team read more
Use Pinch Bowls to Hold Bargello Needlepoint Beads & Embellishmen…
Bargello Needlepoint | July 22nd 2009 by Althea DeBrule
Because I love collecting gadgets, from time to time I come across ones that not only fit their intended purpose, but can be used to make the life of a Bargello needlepointer easy and stress-free. These Mini Flexible Pinch Bowls are such gadgets [... read more
Another Wright-Inspired Bargello Needlepoint Treasure
Bargello Needlepoint | July 14th 2009 by Althea DeBrule
My fascination with Frank Lloyd Wright stained glass designs continues with this Bargello needlepoint adaptation of a “thank you” note card I received several years ago. I just couldn’t resist designing a Bargello pattern from it [...] read more
Multiple Size Bargello Needlepoint Scroll Frame Set
Bargello Needlepoint | July 11th 2009 by Althea DeBrule
It’s easy to choose the right frame for your Bargello needlepoint project with this handy scroll frame set. The Multiple Size Needlepoint Scroll Frame Setcombines two 6" and 9" spreader rails with a set of 12", 18" and 24" split rail dowels to make read more
Paint Your Own Bargello Needlepoint Design
Bargello Needlepoint | June 24th 2009 by Althea DeBrule
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 read more
Brass Thumb Tacks and Bargello Needlepoint
Bargello Needlepoint | June 23rd 2009 by Althea DeBrule
For a smooth and even finish to your Bargello needlepoint, consider using brass thumb tacks to mount your needlepoint canvas on stretcher bars to frame it for stitching. Although you don’t need a frame to stitch Bargello needlepoint, it does help w read more
Needlework Uplight for Bargello Needlepoint
Bargello Needlepoint | June 18th 2009 by Althea DeBrule
Daylight has done it again with this unique lightweight and lightweight needle worker's light-box. The Needlework Uplight by Daylight™ comes with an 8-watt tube that softly shines up through your needlepoint canvas so you can see the mesh clearly, read more
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