Bargello and Cross Stitch Embroidery Book: 44 Geometric Motifs and 11 Accessories with Color Diagrams

Bargello is one of those types of embroidery that seem impossible until you understand the trick: there are no curves, no freehand drawing, just counted stitches that, when repeated, create waves, diamonds, and flames. It is pure geometry woven with thread—and this book teaches you how to master it alongside cross-stitch.

What you will embroider

• 44 geometric motifs in bargello and cross-stitch, each with its own color chart
• 11 accessories explained step-by-step with their patterns: brooches, bags, cases, cushions, coin purses, wall hangings, and more

The motifs are traditional; the objects they adorn are modern. That is the beauty of the book: classic embroidery on accessories you will actually use.

Who it is for

For beginners and those who already embroider. The counted-thread technique is rewarding precisely because it doesn't require an artist's steady hand: if you know how to count threads and follow a chart, the result will come out right. Kae Sugita explains it from the basics, without assuming you already know bargello.

How it is organized

The motifs are transferred to the fabric using color charts—no tracing or transferring drawings. Each accessory includes step-by-step instructions and patterns. Large format (21.5 x 28 cm) so the charts are easy to read without straining your eyes while you embroider.

What makes these embroideries special

The color. The same motif changes completely depending on the threads you choose: two tones and you have something sober and Scandinavian; a range of six and you have a hypnotic gradient. The 44 motifs are actually infinite, because you choose the palette.

An idea

Start with a brooch. It's small, finished in an afternoon, and gives you a perfect sense of the technique. Then you'll be ready to embroider the cushion.

Technical specifications

• Author: Kae Sugita
• ISBN: 978-84-9874-766-9
• Reference: 203506
• Publisher: El Drac
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96
• Format: 21.5 x 28 cm
• Language: Spanish