Day 175: Miniature Bargello Ogee Design

Bargello Ogee designs are fun to stitch and can be used for a variety of projects–from pillows to eyeglass cases to wearable art, and even more.

This Bargello pattern found on pp. 76-77 in Florentine Embroidery by Barbara Muller, showcases miniature ogees with a surprise center.

Instead of the usual 4 center stitches that are worked in most ogee designs, this one has 8 stitches of varying lengths ( over 4 and 6 threads).

Color choices can also provide interest. I stitched the 4 recommended colors in Splendor Silk, Silk Mori by Kreinik, and worked the outline in Caron Watercolors.

Interesting Tidbit: Florentine Embroidery

Florentine Embroidery takes traditional Bargello patterns and creates stunning new designs with the use of color and minor changes in stitch length and step.

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