What you need for Bargello
Canvas, wool and a blunt needle.
- 10-mesh plastic canvas or needlepoint canvas.
- Tapestry or Persian wool, matched to the canvas so stitches cover it.
- A size 18 plastic canvas needle.
- Scissors, and masking tape for the edges of needlepoint canvas.
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