This colorful Bargello flame stitch design reminds me of continuous ripples.
What makes this Bargello pattern on pp. 44-45 in Traditional Bargello by Dorothy Phelan unique, is the variation in step. It has 1-1, 2-1, 2-1, 4-1 and 6-1 step rows.
Careful attention must be paid to color placement as well as the change in step. The design does not have a regular pattern repeat like the traditional flame, which adds to its charm.
I used Silk n’ Ivory threads in six different bright colored shades.
Interesting Tidbit about Dorothy Phelan
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Antique needlework was Dorothy Phelan’s second calling. She specialized in 16th and 17th century amateur domestic work. |
Hello Althea! Another lovely design! I downloaded the Notebook and have 4 completed projects to fill in … what a useful reference if I keep it up! I am just finishing a 12″ x 14″ cushion canvas in a simple Pointed Curves pattern and am getting my head ready for my next piece! This time I really want to challenge myself but am feeling ’swamped’ by inspiration from your site! I have a nice collection of DMC yarns now and will spend more time visualising the end product before I begin. I like to make pairs of cushions in complementary designs and colours but always the worry is giving myself too much work and then getting fedup … it has’nt happened yet but Spring has nearly arrived and my garden is calling! Sara
Hello Sara,
It’s great to hear about your completed projects! About your garden, maybe it will inspire you to stitch something from it this Spring. Wouldn’t it be nice to make a cushion or two with lovely flowers and herbs in gorgeous floral colors!! Keep on stitchin’ Bargello needlepoint, Althea