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

Doh! What memory?

……but my second question isn’t a silly one (I hope!)

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-}