Hearts Bargello Stitching
Once you know the basic bargello stitches, there are many different variations you can enjoy. For example, if you combine a small zig zag with a large zig zag, you get a design that looks like hearts.

Once you know the basic bargello stitches, there are many different variations you can enjoy. For example, if you combine a small zig zag with a large zig zag, you get a design that looks like hearts.

Bargello stitching is made up of straight vertical stitches in repeating patterns. Commonly, this is a zig zag pattern with differences in spacing giving variations in the design. But there are many more complex designs beyond zig zag. One common traditional design is made up of diamonds.

Flame is a traditional bargello design. It is made with vertical straight stitches and the points of the flames are made by using differing sizes of steps between the spaces. Learn a basic flame design in this tutorial.

Uneven zig zag bargello gives intereste to the basic bargello design by changing the number of steps and down. It is still made with rows of vertical stitches repeated in different colours. Learn how to stitch this bargello design in this tutorial.

Bargello stitching is made up of straight stitches in repeated rows. Changing the stitch length will change the whole look of the design. Variable zig zag takes a basic zig zag design and makes it a bit more complicated. But it is still easy to stitch. Learn how in this tutorial.

Bargello stitching is made up of straight stitches in repeated rows to make geometric designs. Of all the different bargello designs, basic zig zag is the easiest. Learn how to stitch it in this tutorial, and change the look with different colour combinations.