Bargello mistakes and how to avoid them
Counting and coverage.
- Canvas showing: match the wool thickness to the canvas mesh.
- Pattern drifting: keep checking how many holes each stitch skips.
- Gaps at the edges: don't miss the very small filler stitches.
- Colour showing through: slide tails through stitches of the same colour.
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How to correct mistakes in Bargello Embroidery (4:41)
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