Bargello Needlepoint: A Pattern Directory for Dramatic Creations

Bargello needlepoint, which originated in sixteenth—century Italy, employs a simple stitch that is repeated over and over again to form a distinctive geometric pattern in vibrant colors. Our mothers and grandmothers whiled away their time with it in the 1960s and 70s, and Bargello is now enjoying a revival among crafters. The technique lends itself to dramatic, wave—like designs in exciting, graduated colorways, and it's often used to create striking pillows, bags, belts, and purses.
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