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Step 1
Vary stitching of Bargello needlepoint projects based on difficulty and amount of time it takes to stitch. For example, alternate long/difficult projects and short/easy ones so that you remain challenged while experiencing total satisfaction from completing more Bargello projects than you normally would have finished if you had left stitching to chance.
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Step 2
Find another use for hand-painted needlepoint canvases or Bargello needlepoint projects you’ve lost interest in. Save the materials and any usable sections of the canvas for other Bargello projects. You could also rip out the threads and start all over again with a new Bargello pattern or design.
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Step 3
Treat yourself to a needlepoint kit or purchase a Bargello design from your local needlepoint store. Many creative stitchers feel that if they can design it themselves, they don’t need to buy it. But sometimes for a change of pace, it makes sense to purchase a pattern created by another needlepoint designer to rekindle interest.
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Step 4
Consistently stitch Bargello needlepoint on a regular basis. Add a minimum of 15 minutes of stitching time to your daily schedule to maintain your momentum. If you are unable to set a daily time, consider setting a reasonable stitching goal to complete certain sections of a project.
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Step 5
Take advantage of energy bursts and moments of inspiration. It’s common for many stitchers to get creative bursts of inspiration and moments of renewed energy to stitch and design Bargello needlepoint. Make the most of these times when they occur.
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Step 6
Never stop stitching completely. Find small or mini Bargello projects you can stitch while traveling, on a lunch hour or at the pool. Always keep at least one other Bargello needlepoint project in reserve for those odd moments when you can stitch.
