Modern Bargello: How to stitch 15 colourful projects

Modern Bargello: How to stitch 15 colourful projects

by Tina Francis
Modern Bargello: How to stitch 15 colourful projects

Modern Bargello: How to stitch 15 colourful projects

by Tina Francis

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Overview

Bargello stitching is making a comeback with modern crafters. Famous for its flame-like stitches that are as traditional as they are modern, bargello is quick to master, fast to achieve and, beware, very addictive.

Bargello stitching, or Florentine, was in its heyday in the seventies and it's becoming popular again with modern crafters.

There is a project for everyone, whether you are new to bargello, or are an original bargello fan. Tina Francis shows you how to combine bold, bright colours in attractive, almost psychedelic patterns to create the illusion of 3-D. Use her easy-to-follow patterns and approachable instructions to master appealing designs, then turn your creations into wearables and interiors that look as much at home in modern houses as in traditional stately homes. Try a floor cushion, a lampshade, a wall hanging, a brooch or a pincushion. Hard to choose? Make them all!

Bargello is easy to master, quick to achieve and very addictive. The stitches take on a rhythm of their own which makes it extremely relaxing and before long you'll be measuring your days in inches not hours. With only a handful of materials required - canvas, tapestry wool, tapestry needle, instructions - bargello is certain to become your craft of choice.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781782218258
Publisher: Search Press
Publication date: 07/14/2020
Pages: 96
Product dimensions: 7.90(w) x 10.10(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Tina Francis is a tapestry needlepoint and textile artist whose work is exhibited around the UK. She regularly teaches workshops from her studio in Birmingham's famous Jewellery Quarter. Tina has worked with community groups to create large-scale tapestry pieces involving over 150 participants, as well as working in Memory Cafes with the elderly and and recently introducing stitch to over 180 pre-schoolers.

Tina runs Tina Francis Tapestry which produces kits and homewares with stitching at their heart. http://www.tina-francis-tapestry.co.uk/

Table of Contents

Introducing bargello 6

Tools & materials 8

Colour & pattern 12

Getting started 16

Projects 22

Blended Brooch & Bangle 24

Aztec Accents 30

Florentine Fancy 34

Lilting Lumbar 38

Tiny Treasures Box 44

Florentine Box 50

Optical Square 54

Go Bargello 58

Zigzag Relax 64

Bunting Sampler 68

Mighty Mitres 74

Embroidery Hoops 78

Mirror, Mirror on the Floor 82

Twisted Rope 88

Reflecting Back 92

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