Bargello Stitich By Laura Angell

This pattern collection brings bargello stitch up to date, with fresh colours and designs. Part of bargello's appeal lies in the simplicity of using a single stitch in a repeating pattern worked vertically or horizontally. The 40 designs are graded from easy to advanced and there are easy-to-read charts.

Machine Knitting Monthly

I’ve never done Bargello Stitching before and honestly didn’t know anything about it but I’ve cross stitched and embroidered so was very interested. What struck me first about the book is the bright and beautiful colours on the cover this draws me in as an Artist bright colours are is like a red flag to a bull!

Inside are clear and concise instructions and photos on how to create what the Angell sisters have designed.

Now l'm raring to go and start on a beginners piece however l don’t have the canvas and yarn yet so lm going to make smaller pieces to begin with using Aida and Anchor threads to see how they turn out.

Amazon – Customer Review

I always knew about Bargello quilting but never thought about converting it to a stitched design so this is a book I was really interested in.

The 40 designs are bright, bold and each one vivid in colour. The patterns are a repeat counted stitch, so while they look quite difficult to do they are really not that that complex, and are very very simple.

Set into sections of easy, intermediate and advanced, there is something for everyone. Toward the back of the book there is a section on how to develop your skills even further. While there are no actual projects, there is plenty of inspiration in within the pages, bags, cushions even lampshades can be created using Bargello Stitch.

I love the colour used in the patterns but the monochrome designs stand out with their contempory elegance. This is a book that gives every sewist a licence to get creative, be inspired and make something amazing. It’s stunning.

Postcard Reviews – Tracy Shephard

Bargello Stitch by Laura and Lynsey Angell is a must-have book for anyone with an interest in bargello. Packed with colourful designs, detailed instructions, and great photography, it will inspire you to bust out bounties of bold coloured bargello!

This book is aimed at everyone from the novice to the professional. It talks you through the materials and tools you need, then the various stitches and patterns in order of difficulty.

The book is by Laura and Lynsey Angell, who are better known as the Bargello Sisters. Laura is an artist based in Ireland. Lynsey is a crafter, maker and writer based in the north of England.

The content of this book is very well thought out. First it introduces you to the Sisters, then talks you through the tools you need for the craft. The next section talks you through the various stitches, there is even a good section on how to fix your mistakes. Not many artists want to advertise that mistakes may be made – but we all make them, so I was impressed with that. Then the best part of the book is that it divides the designs into three sections, easy, intermediate and advanced. If you like Bargello this book would keep you going for years as you work through the various levels of difficulty.

The photography is excellent in this book. The sewn designs are blown up to full A4 page size and look amazing. So vibrant and easy to examine if you want to compare them to your own stitching to see if you’re doing it right.

I had never done any Bargello before, so I really came to this book with a fresh pair of eyes as a newbie. If you’ve read my Craft Rocks column, you’ll know that I love geometric shapes. The combination of geometric shapes, repeating patterns, chunkiness, and bright colours of Bargello shown in this book made me rush off and buy some canvas to try it out on and I really enjoyed it. I like that the book lasts for a long time as well. For an RRP of �12.99 it has enough patterns to keep you busy for a very long time.

It’s a great book. Whether you’re a seasoned Bargello stitcher or new to the craft, you’ll have lots of fun going through the book. I even found just looking through the book really uplifting with all the bright colours and patterns. And I’ve got a chair I want to upcycle (column coming soon…) and I think I will definitely involve some Bargello in that. Oh crikey, it’s the start of another sewing addiction!

www.mrxstitch.com – Jo Burgess