This bargello needlepoint pattern found on page 46 in Bargello Stars, Shells, and Borders by Josephine Ruth Paine, forms the apron edge of a chair stitched by the designer.
Worked on 14-mesh canvas with 5 rows of Gobelin Droit bargello filler stitch on either side, it ends up being approximately 6 inches deep.
The neat thing about this bargello design is that the blue rows can be padded for a very interesting effect. This is done by laying several strands of thread (in the same color) under the stitches as you work.
I used Madeira Mouline Egyptian Cotton Floss, Needlepoint Silk, Kreinik Silk Moiri, DMC Cotton Embroidery Floss, and Needle Necessities Overdyed Floss to work the design.
Interesting Tidbit: Bargello Stars, Shells and Borders
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This bargello needlepoint design is quite large and could be used as a border for a needlepoint rug. |
Hello Christine, it is a 4-1 step. Althea
That is gorgeous. What is the step in that pattern? You usually mention that in your descriptions! Thx.
Hello Sara,
It was a lot of fun, and I’m thinking of using it as a border for a bargello needlepoint rug I’m currently designing. Althea
This sample looks intriguing as a design potential and I look forward to using it someday. Sara