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Expert: Angela - 12/17/2007


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Angela,

I am always looking for ways to make the back of my work neater as I feel the neater the back, the neater the front will appear when finished. I read about a Bargello Tuck today but can't figure out how to do it. Do you have any idea and when would that be better to use than the loop method of anchoring?

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Hello, Sue :)

I've heard of the Bargello stitch, which is typically used for needlepoint canvases (and I think it was also used on Aida cloth, etc., too), and have never heard of the Bargello Tuck.

However, I just did a search on how to do it, and came up with this link:

http://www.stitching.com/npg/tieoff.htm

I hope that helps.  Good luck, and happy stitching! :)

Sincerely,

Angela :)

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I have 22+ years of cross stitching experience, which includes stitching on Aida, evenweave linen, vinyl canvas, and have stitched a design on a cotton t-shirt using waste canvas. I have also worked with beads and blending filament in quite a few projects. I have made many projects which include cross stitched mugs, a keychain, pictures, magnets, and the cotton t-shirt. I can answer questions pertaining to preparing and cleaning fabric, preparing clothing for stitching, how many threads to be used on which Aida cloth, and will try to help you to the best of my ability with other questions you may have. I am prompt in my responses and usually answer within 24 hours from when you ask your question. I look forward to helping you. :)

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