This Bargello needlepoint design takes the basic Florentine embroidery pattern to create an effect that looks like an ink blob–especially when black and gray color schemes are used and a solid background is worked.
The design found on pp. 114 and 115 in Bargello: An Explosion In Color by Margaret Boyles, is considered an advanced piece that can be used as a border or repeated for a solid pattern.
I used mainly Silk n’ Ivory threads with a bit of Kreinik silver metallic in the center.
One thing to remember is that two long stitches are always followed by two short ones.
Hello,
I’m pretty sure that I’ve introduced myself before – Megan,(Elmsley Rose), 39, from Australia. My main area is Elizabethan embroidery – but I’ve been doing Bargello pieces since I was 16 as well – a life long love.
I was wondering whether you know about the Bargello group (“Bargello People” on http://stitchinfingers.ning.com/ . We’d be very honoured if you’d join us. (The group is awfully quiet unfortunately. Perhaps you’d like to stir us into action! Photos of my bargello work is in “My Photos” on the Elmsley Rose page
Also, while I’m here, I wanted to ask you know any details about the hanging shown under the heading SILK COVERLETTE XVI C http://www.bayrose.org/AandS/bargello.html, in particular the pattern and colours used.
I can see myself sitting down one day with a magnifying glass and a colour chart ……. x-}
oh Gosh I’m an idiot!
I just saw the “I’m a member of Stitchin Fingers” badge on this page. And I remember friending now I see your photo!
Doh! What memory?
……but my second question isn’t a silly one (I hope!)
Hello Elmsley Rose,
It’s great to hear from you again! I am also a member of the Bargello People on Stichin Fingers; but have not been active (my bad). I’ll give it some consideration…about re-invigorating the group! Right now, I have so many irons in the fire, that I’m not sure I should take this on as well; but we’ll see.
I took a look at the SILK COVERLETTE XVI, and must admit this is my first time seeing this one. Not sure of the pattern; but it looks like it may be a variation of the “Domes and Spires” design with steeper peaks and valleys. Looks like some beautiful complementary colors were used like brown, peach, several greens, some gold/yellow and cream. If you’re planning to stitch one like it, use pp. 44-45 in Bargello: An Explosion In Color by Margaret Boyles to help you get started. Althea