The flame stitch offers many variations for Bargello patterns by either adding or subtracting the number of slopes or peaks in a design.
When mirrored and shaded with monochromatic color schemes, you will get a variety of stunning effects that make for very versatile patterns.
Such is the case for today’s design found also on pp. 90-91 in Bargello: An Explosion In Color by Margaret Boyles.
Using several shades of reds and yellows will create “tongues of fire”–a great effect if you are stitching a fireplace scene or campfire.
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