This design is called “quirky” because of its unusual changes in step. It is therefore quite important to work an outline first, paying careful attention to the step changes that occur in unlikely places.
Found on pp. 94-95 of Bargello: An Explosion In Color by Margaret Boyles, it is a lot of fun to experiment with colors and textures to get different looks.
Make sure to choose a strong bold color for the outline and a few contrasting ones to fill in the three motifs found in the design. Expect to stitch 4-2, 6-2 and even 8-2 steps.
I used Silk n’ Ivory threads from Brown Paper Packages. It is not available for direct online purchase from Brown Paper Packages; you must purchase it from an online retail needlepoint store or your local needlepoint shop.
Yoyo, you’re welcome and I know exactly what you mean because I had to start over many times just working the small sample. It’s good to know that you are having loads of stitchin’ fun! Althea
Back before I knew one should make that first full outline with Bargellos I used this design for a checkbook cover — I had to start my design 4 or 5 times before I got it right. That ‘outline’ is an important step!
This is fun, revisiting Ms. Boyles book again, thanks for the entertainment (LOL).