Needlepoint Workshop: Bargello Plant Pot Cover

Bargello is a form of needlepoint embroidery characterized by upright flat stitches arranged in repetitive patterns to produce striking motifs. Bargello originated from a series of 17th-century chairs in Florence's Bargello Palace, which featured the distinctive "flame stitch" pattern. It was re-popularized in the 60s and 70s and is currently gaining popularity again in modern crafting.In this hands-on session, suitable for both beginners and seasoned crafters, you'll delve into the art of bargello to create a plant pot cover. It's the perfect way to update your porch decor for spring. The photo is a stock photo example of a bargello stitch pattern. We'll update the photos with the actual plant pot covers once the samples are complete.What You'll Learn:Foundations of Bargello Needlepoint: Understand the history and evolution of bargello, exploring its journey from 17th-century Italian upholstery to modern decorative pieces.Materials and Tools:

• plastic canvas
• tapestry wool
• tapestry needles
• basic bargello patterns
• plant pot

Stitch Techniques: Master the primary straight stitch that forms the basis of all bargello patterns. Practice creating consistent stitches to build intricate designs.Pattern Reading and Design: Interpret existing patterns and gain insights into designing your own motifs. Experiment with color combinations and select from three geometric layouts to personalize your planter cover.Project Assembly: Assemble your stitched piece into a functional planter cover.You'll leave with a bargello project that - while possibly not completed in class - will have all the necessary tools to finish your project.Please arrive at least 15 minutes before class begins.Please note:If you cannot attend class for any reason up to 48 hours before the class, an exchange to another Ugly Baby workshop will be offered. After that time, no refunds or exchanges are issued out of respect for the teachers who purchase and prepare supplies based on the number of attendees.Our current Covid protocol is that anyone attending an event can email us to let us know they prefer that people wear masks up to 72 hours before the event begins. Your request is anonymous to all the other participants.Attendees will receive an email before the class to let them know If we will be requiring masks be worn. Plastic canvasYarn needleTapestry woolPlant pot Read more details