365 Days of Bargello Needlepoint
2010 Resolution: To Stitch 365 Different Bargello Needlepoint Designs--One Each Day!
A long standing goal of mine is to stitch every design from the books in my Bargello needlepoint library, and this year I'm resolving to make significant strides towards completing that goal. I've planned an ambitious undertaking--I resolve to stitch ...
Day 69: Tumbling Blocks Bargello Design
Once you have the color placement right, this Bargello needlepoint design found on pp. 60-62 in Traditional Bargello works up quite quickly.
Although the colors can be used at random to work each tumbling block, care must be taken to make sure there is consistency.
Dorothy Phelan writes that the design will ...
Day 70: Geometric Flattened Ogee-Shaped Bargello Design
For an interesting Bargello needlepoint design that's worked in Gobelin Droit Bargello Filler Stitch and Florentine Stitches, consider stitching this geometric flattened ogee-shaped pattern by Dorothy Phelan.
In Traditional Bargello, this pattern is found on pp. 63-64. The "outline" is worked in a 4-2 step Florentine stitch, and the "fill" is ...
Day 71: Florentine Swag Bargello Pattern
The Florentine Swag Bargello Pattern works well for a handbag or chair cover, and in my opinion, it looks best when stitched with Persian wool or tapestry yarns.
The design is found on 65-66 in Traditional Bargello by Dorothy Phelan.
It has a 5-2 step with a 50-stitch pattern repeat.
To showcase a ...
Day 72: Twin Peaked Florentine Wave Pattern
The Twin Peaked Florentine Wave Pattern shows the infinite variety that can be achieved using the Florentine or Bargello Needlepoint Stitch.
Found on pp. 67-68 in Traditional Bargello by Dorothy Phelan, it has a 6-2 step, and is worked one row at a time.
To establish the pattern, first work the main ...
Day 73: Intersecting Ogee Bargello Design
What a very interesting use of color! Stitching this design may appear confusing at first; but as you follow the pattern on pp. 69-70 in Traditional Bargello by Dorothy Phelan, you will find that the motifs have a logical color sequence.
The Intersecting Ogee Bargello Design has a basic 4-2 step ...
Day 74: Bargello Flame Trellis Design
This Bargello design reminds me of flickering flames.
Depending on the color scheme used, it can even look like a field of wild flowers.
Found on pp. 71-72 in Traditional Bargello by Dorothy Phelan, it is the perfect design for a chair seat cover--especially when stitched in muted or soft earth tones.
I ...
Day 75: Alternating Ogee Bargello Design
A quirky and fun design to stitch, this Bargello pattern alternates two different sized ogee motifs across the canvas horizontally.
The chart is located on page 73 in Traditional Bargello by Dorothy Phelan.
There is no photograph of the finished design in the book. As a result, accurate counting of the stitches ...
Day 76: Intersecting Circles Bargello Design
To demonstrate how the emphasis of a Bargello design can change radically by using different color tones, this Bargello pattern, found on page 74 in Traditional Bargello by Dorothy Phelan has multi-colored intersecting circles.
The 4-2 step pattern was originally designed for 18 mesh needlepoint canvas; but it can be worked ...
Day 77: Intersecting Circles Bargello Variation
This variation of Day 76's Bargello design uses mostly monochromatic colors to emphasize what happens when color tones are modified.
The Bargello pattern is found on pp. 75-76 in Traditional Bargello by Dorothy Phelan.
The 4-2 step pattern is easy to work in wool, cotton or silk. Again, I used Silk n' ...
Day 78: Geometric Bargello Diamond Design
Bargello diamond designs offer endless opportunities to stitch decorative items for the home or to give as gifts.
This geometric diamond design on pp. 77-79 in Traditional Bargello by Dorothy Phelan has a 4-2 step and is created by working three diagonal lines of stitches across the needlepoint canvas from top ...
365 Day of Bargello Needlepoint
Bargello diamond designs offer endless opportunities to stitch decorative items for the home or to give as gifts. This geometric diamond design on pp. 77-79 in Traditional Bargello by Dorothy Phelan has a 4-2 step and is created by working [...]
