Day 70: Geometric Flattened Ogee-Shaped Bargello Design

For an interesting Bargello needlepoint design that’s worked in Gobelin Droit Bargello Filler Stitch and Florentine Stitches, consider stitching this geometric flattened ogee-shaped pattern by Dorothy Phelan.

In Traditional Bargello, this pattern is found on pp. 63-64. The “outline” is worked in a 4-2 step Florentine stitch, and the “fill” is stitched with a combination of 4-2 step and over two and four canvas threads for the Gobelin Droit Bargello Filler Stitch.

I used four monochromatic shades of blue for the “fill”, and a deep purple for the “outline”. Three different threads were used this time: Madeira Mouline Egyptian Cotton Embroidery Floss, Anchor Cotton Embroidery Floss, and Silk Mori by Kreinik.

Interesting Tidbit about Dorothy Phelan

Dorothy Phelan’s research indicates that Florentine work was originally known as Irish work, and was possibly brought into England by nuns who had learned the technique in either Italy or France.

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