Art, patterns and techniques
Bargello needlepoint
, which originated in sixteenth-century Italy, uses a basic stitch that is repeated repeatedly to make a distinctive geometric design in brilliant colors. Our moms and grandparents enjoyed it in the 1960s and 1970s, and it is currently … Read More ...
The final portion of my Intermediate Modular Embroidery Sampler is an introduction to the Laid Work technique: overlaying three or more layers of thread to create a complicated design!
Laid work is an excellent method for swiftly generating a strong … Read More ...
Are you looking for a new hobby that is both relaxing and creative? Embroidery might be just what you’re looking for. And if you’re a fan of all things home and hearth, these 18 home sweet home embroidery patterns are … Read More ...
Take your needlepoint design up to another level with these three stitches that are ideal for skies. It comes to use from Poppy Monk Needlepoint.
The author takes a deep look at all three stitches. Each one is described in … Read More ...
Wow, the holiday season is almost here and it’s time to start thinking about those special touches that make it so special. One of my favorite things to do during this time is to create special stockings for my friends … Read More ...
Filled with 32 different stitch charts, this blog post over on the Chandail Needlework website will have you stitching all sorts of beautiful designs in no time.
This blog post is better suited for the more advanced stitcher. You will … Read More ...
As someone who loves needlepoint, I know how frustrating it can be to search for articles and tutorials on stitches. So when I stumbled upon this round-up of bargello stitches on The Spruce Crafts, I was ecstatic! This article offers … Read More ...
As an avid needlepointer, I always love finding new projects to work on. And what could be more fun than creating a needlepoint pillow that looks like it was designed by some of the most famous artists in the world?… Read More ...
Whether you’re an experienced needleworker or just starting out, there’s a project for everyone in this collection of 8 Hanukkah-themed needlework projects. From needlepoint to cross-stitch, each project is carefully crafted to bring joy and festivity to your home or … Read More ...
For some of us, variegated thread is not always easy to incorporate into needlepoint designs. This article from Poppy Monk Needlepoint Kits is full of tips to help you get the most out of that beautiful thread.
Complete with basic … Read More ...
Pincushions are one of those little projects that don’t take too much time to make, but are useful. They make great gifts and are a good way to practice needlework skills. There are also a ton of designs available. … Read More ...
Here’s a small needlepoint project that really packs a graphic punch! It’s a rainbow design from Nuts About Needlepoint.
Complete with a detailed stitch chart and color instructions, you can stitch this up in time for the holidays or … Read More ...
Based on a quilt block, this fun little cardinal needlepoint pattern is brought to you by Nuts about Needlepoint and is easy to make.
Made with various shades of greens, blues, and reds (with a little bit of brown and … Read More ...
Known for its striking looks, bargello is a popular design in needlepoint. This article from the Gentleman Crafter brings us a number of different variations of this striking design.
With examples of 7 different types of the technique, one is … Read More ...
Easy to do, this beautiful eyelet needlepoint stitch would be a good addition to your stitch library. This tutorial from Ziva Needlepoint Designs demonstrates how to do it.
The eyelet stitch looks like a flower and adds some interesting dimension … Read More ...