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March 10, 2009

Table of Contents

• Sewing Circle -- Needlepoint Box Lid
• To the Point -- Bargello Style
• Words of Wisdom
• Find of the Month -- Bargello Pattern Pin

Sewing Circle
We've all seen embroidery samplers and bookmarks and needlepoint cushions, but look what Steph did! She used it in a needlepoint box top bargello design. I think an embroidered lid is a great way to showcase your favorite thread colors and textures. She even added padding inside the box lid to hide the back of the stitching. Great idea!

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To the Point
If you've tried needlepoint, you know that there are dozens of different fancy stitches; however, the traditional form of bargello uses the simple straight stitch. What makes it bargello? The name refers to the pattern style. It's made up of checkerboard blocks, but they are not square. They curve and warp in different sizes like an optical illusion to give a sense of dement ion and movement.

The technique was a popular hobby among female European royalty in the 1700s and may have originated in Hungary. It was done with wool on canvas. The name originates from the design used on chair seats at the Bargello Palace in Florence, also known as the Palazzo del Popolo, which now serves as a national art museum. It is sometimes referred to as Florentine work due to the location of the museum or Hungarian point ("punto unghero" in Italian) due to the possible origins.

Words of Wisdom
Two wrongs don't make a right, but three rights make a left.

Find of the Month
You found the pot of gold! This month's treasure is a bargello pattern pin. Now that's an easy way to show off your work! It's small so it doesn't take too long to make, and you can use your favorite deluxe threads. The pattern is designed for Krenik silk threads. Gold is used for the bargello point and dusty green is used for the Hungarian diamond border. Choose your favorite color in a light, medium, and dark shade if you want to replace the gold.

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