Flame stitch sometimes feels like a relic from the '80s, but not here. A stunning tile mosaic makes this powder room shimmer like a jewel. This is reinvention done right, true to the spirit of the original but recast with a completely new attitude.
by Filmore Clark
A touch of bargello brings to life a simple upholstered bed frame.
by Jessica Lagrange
Muted flame stitch upholstery, teamed with contrasting florals on the chair back and rug, gives this vintage fauteuil chair form a burst of renewed energy. The monochromatic palette helps the flame stitch appear sophisticated rather than dated.
by Alexandra Torre Design & Interiors
Jagged waves in autumnal hues break across this wing chair. The pattern evokes the spirit of traditional flame stitch but with a fresh, graphic approach — just right for this transitional living area.
by CWB Architects 
Wall Pops form an overscale bargello-inspired design that doubles as art and injects a needed dose of pattern and color.
by WallPops
Jonathan Adler has been a major influence in bargello's revival. His pieces, such as the two small accent pillows on this sofa, feature the pattern in a variety of different forms.
by Bliss Design Firm
Another Adler pillow wears a chevron bargello print. The hint of exoticism in the pattern marries well with the bohemian notes in the space.
by At Home Modern
Bargello doesn't have to shout. Subtle, undulating waves lend this neutral rug the appearance of texture.
by Uma Stewart Interiors & Lifestyle Design
In a similar manner, a restrained bargello print brings just enough pattern into this stairwell without overwhelming the scheme.
by Butter Lutz Interiors, LLC
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Bargello takes about a minute to learn, there's just one stitch, and the results will be more beautiful, more complex, and better made than any pillow you can buy.
I've written the book on Bargello, Bargello Revisited, which has everything you need to get started including basic instructions, trouble-shooting, projects, and instructions on creating your own color scheme.
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