Originally posted 2008-02-13 06:51:47. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
I just finished this project for the Bargello book. It’s going to be the top of a cobalt blue Silk Dupionni jewel box from Needlepoint of Back Bay.
It’s a variation of one of my favorite techniques, single color Bargello. These are easy to do, you just use threads of varying textures in the same color. The end results are very subtle, but wonderful.The change in this one was to add accents in the bright gold. I thought that would look nicer with the cobalt of the box.
It is also, as you can see, a very small pattern. The stitches in it go over two threads instead of the usual four and the step is one thread instead of the usual two.You can do this with any Bargello pattern which has stitches the same length. Make them smaller for a pattern which is the same width (number of stitches across) but half the height (up and down). It will look so delicate.
If you want a bolder, elongated pattern, try doubling the length of the stitches and the step. Or even changing them to a six thread length with a three thread step.
Isn’t Bargello so fun? With one stitch and a simple pattern, you can get so many different looks.
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Janet,
I love bargello. When I first started needlepointing, I did a bargello sampler pillow but unfortunately gave it away. I did not save the stitches I did in it. I am interested in doing another one for myself.
Are you in the process of writing a book on bargello. If so, great. I am excited about it. I will buy the first copy. I would love to proof it for you. I am serious. Send it to me chapter by chapter. I am one of your proofreaders.
Mary Ann –
Thanks for the comment about the Bargello. Yes, I’m working on the book. I’m currently completing the last models and working on the graphics. It will be out in June 2008 and is called Bargello Revisited.
you should zoom out so we can see the whole pattern. with those pale colors it’s hard to get the whole look. love this one, though. brava.