06.2021 Crafty Recommendation // Bargello Needlepoint

I am what some might call an eclectic crafter. I love trying new things! Recently, I discovered a fiber art form called bargello on Instagram and fell in love. It's abstract and repetitive and perfect for keeping your hands busy while watching Netflix or listening to an audiobook.

Bargello is a kind of needlepoint embroidery that utilizes very simple straight stitches of various lengths arranged in geometric patterns to create repeating motifs. This craft was very popular in the 1970s and sometimes is also referred to as "Florentine work," "Hungarian point," or "flame stitch."

If you want to give it a try yourself, I would recommend the book Modern Bargello by Tina Francis (available at ACLA libraries) or the website www.hellobargello.com, which features lots of easy-to-follow videos and instructions for getting started!