Bargello for Beginners: Retro Needlepoint Patterns
A course by Nerrisa Pratt , Creative Stitcher
Discover the colorful craft of Bargello needlepoint and light up your interiors with vintage flair
Discover the colorful craft of Bargello needlepoint and light up your interiors with vintage flair
Take time for yourself and enjoy the mindful practice of bargello needlework to craft a unique piece for your home. Creative stitcher Nerrisa Pratt specializes in using the ancient tapestry method of bargello to create colorful, personalized items. She aims to introduce the art of bargello to everyone, confident that once people know the basics, they’ll be applying this vintage stitching technique to everything.
In this course, Nerrisa teaches you to make a stylish and bold planter cover with your own two hands. Work with design patterns, learn the basic stitch, add perfect color combinations, and neatly join your panels together. Add a pop of color and retro style to your plant collection.
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 8 downloads
- 91% positive reviews (33)
- 670 students
- 16 lessons (3h 3m)
- 8 additional resources (3 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create a bold and colorful bargello planter cover with a retro aesthetic.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone interested in colorful, mindful needlecraft.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is required.
In terms of materials, you will need a size 18 needle, a 10-count plastic canvas, scissors, embroidery snips, and 5 colors of tapestry wool.
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A course by Nerrisa Pratt
Nerrisa Pratt is a creative stitcher, creator of the brand The Bargello Edit, and founder of creative PR company Untld Project. Throughout her childhood Nerrisa was always involved in making something and she began sewing her own clothes when she was 13. Later in life she fell out of love with sewing and discovered the tapestry method bargello, struck by its bold look and mindful practice, and has since made a career out of the craft.
Nerrisa has collaborated with many brands including Hobbycraft, Circut, and LoveCrafts. She has also written the book Bargello, a guide for stitching enthusiasts.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Getting Started
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Materials
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Reading a Pattern
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Making the Basic Bargello Stitch 1
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Making the Basic Bargello Stitch 2
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Different Patterns and Stitches
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Swatching and Picking Your Palette
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U3
Making Your Bargello Planter Cover
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Drafting Your Planter / Cutting Panels
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Stitching a Panel 1
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Stitching a Panel 2
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Connecting the Panel
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Seaming the Edges and Finishing Up 1
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Seaming the Edges and Finishing Up 2
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U4
Tricks and Tips
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Turning Into a Hanging Planter
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Next Steps
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FP
Final project
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Bargello stitched plant pot holder
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suusb93
Such a lovely course. The instructor is very clear and passionate about her craft. I'm inspired to get started myself!
veraluciacg
Corso molto interessante, la insegnate è brava nelle spiegazione
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jeannemconnolly
Thank you for this revival of an old beautiful craft! I love the course so far. Would definitely recommend it!
freelancerwilliams
This is such a fun course! Nerrisa is such a great instructor, and gives very clear directions on how to proceed with each step. Definitely worth it! I wish she would teach another course, I'd definitely buy it! She is so cheery, but not over-the-top with it. It's just right. She's that friend that's always available to do something fun! It just so happens the "something fun" is her own class!
karo129
PlusSzczegółowy opis każdego kroku, dużo inspiracji. Polecam :)
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