Bargello is a type of embroidery done in wool on canvas. It is usually highly colorful, always geometric, and can have a kaleidoscopic effect. Erica informs the viewer that Bargello is believed to have developed in Florence in the 16th century. She comes on the set wearing manacles because it was originally thought to have been done by condemned inmates in the prison in Florence. She shows a couple of examples of bargello?a chair with a bargello seat made in Connecticut in 1740 and a pair of red and purple flamed-stitch boots that Erica made (and wears). Her demonstration project for this episode is a green jack-in-the-pulpit design in bargello. She notes that while bargello is often done on #10 canvas (canvas with ten threads to the inch), she is using rug canvas. If using rug canvas, one has to make sure to use a very thick wool thread. She also encourages viewers to put their originality into their bargello projects. Finally, ever enthusiastic about needlework, Erica notes of bargello, ?It?s like eating peanuts. You can?t stop once you begin.? Summary and select metadata for this record was submitted by Amanda Sikarskie.
