Day 228: Imari Bargello Needlepoint Band

Reminiscent of a decorative oriental cloisonné pattern, this Imari bargello needlepoint band is worked before filling in a four-way flame stitch motif.

Found on pp. 40-41 in Bargello Stars, Shells and Borders by Josephine Ruth Paine, simple bargello ogee motifs are used in creative ways to create the bargello border, which is the centerpiece for this design.

I used Splendor Silk for the shimmering background fill, and Madeira Mouline Egyptian Cotton Hand Embroidery Thread to work the Bargello band.

Interesting Tidbit: Bargello Stars, Shells and Borders

This bargello border uses two sets of two-count Gobelin rows to frame the ogee motifs.

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