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
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
What's included in this course?
Meet Nerrisa as she talks about her childhood and how she discovered the art of bargello. She gives an overview of what bargello is, and what you can expect from the course. Nerrisa also shares her influences, where she finds her references, her favorite bargello craft books, and the fellow creatives who inspire her.
Familiarize yourself with your tools and materials, then learn how to read and follow a pattern. Nerrisa guides you through making the basic bargello stitch, before showing you how to create a range of different patterns. Then explore color by understanding how to pick the perfect palette and add different colors to your pattern.
Start making your planter cover! Begin by measuring and cutting your canvas panels before stitching your pattern. Then Nerrisa teaches you how to join your panels together using a seaming technique and how to neaten the edges of your piece.
End the course by learning how to create a hanging version of your planter cover. Hear Nerrisa’s tips on finding inspiration to continue your bargello crafting journey and keep adding pops of color and style to your home.
- 92% positive reviews (37)
- 859 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 · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
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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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Nerrisa Pratt
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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FAQs
Bargello is a needlepoint embroidery technique known for its bold, geometric patterns and vibrant colors. This course is designed for beginners, guiding you step-by-step through foundational stitches, material selection, and your first projects.
To start Bargello, you'll need tapestry or plastic canvas, tapestry needles, acrylic yarn or tapestry wool, scissors, and a ruler. The course provides guidance on selecting the right materials for each project.
Yes, this course is beginner-friendly and requires no prior needlecraft experience. All essential techniques and tips are explained with clear, step-by-step instructions.
You’ll create several projects, including a Bargello cushion cover, a planter cover, and a wall hanging. Each project teaches different techniques and finishing methods for both decorative and functional crafts.
The course covers how to select and combine yarn colors for striking Bargello patterns, including tips on creating gradients, clashing palettes, and drawing inspiration from vintage and modern sources.
Tapestry canvas is traditional and flexible, while plastic canvas is sturdy and ideal for structured projects like planters. The course explains when and how to use each type for best results.
Yes, you’ll learn how to draft Bargello designs to any size, create templates for custom projects, and adapt patterns for unique creative outcomes.
A brilliant course introducing Bargello. Would recommend x
I love the course. So detailed and well structured.
Este curso me ha gustado mucho, es muy interesante ver todas la cosas que puedes realizar con esos materiales.
muy util y recomendable
Such a lovely course. The instructor is very clear and passionate about her craft. I'm inspired to get started myself!