Florentine Work.

[Jayashree Venkat]

It was two and a half decades ago i was introduced to Florentine work.The pattern was given to me to be worked in even square net,later to be cut in yokes or patterns as the dress warranted.My web browsing has not been helpful to see any more of such works.If theres anybody out there who has tried and enjoyed the Florentine work please do write back with a picture post,and a pattern too.Hoping to see some response.

[helen]

hi my name is helen, im a new member,
just wanted to say that i havent seen any florentine work either, its very pretty and wouldent mind having a go my self. im always on the web so i will have a look and if i find anything i'll let you know.

[Jayashree Venkat]

Hello Helen,
Sory for the late reply.Great to find members showing interest in this work.Keep me updated so will i.Take care.

[artvani]

Hi Jayashree, When I was young during my college days I used to collect designs from magazines and stick in a book.I got this picture cutting of Florentine bag from my collection.I think this is a paper cutting from an old Femina.magazine.I had done the bag also.Bag is not with me . Florentine work is usually done on single thread tapestry canvas.9 strands of anchor stranded cotton is used.I have uploaded the colour chart of the design and method of working Florentine stitch.I hope it will be of some use to you.If you enlarge the instruction chart it will be easy to understand. different notations are given to different colour threads. Please see this site also.http://images.google.co.in/imgres?imgurl=http://chestofbooks.com/fo...

[Jayashree Venkat]

Hello Vani,
This was the design i had worked for a yoke adapted in a dress.The method is exactly how you have explained.Lets see if more patterns can be seen in the web.

[artvani]

Hi, Jayashree, Go through this site. It is beautiful. http://hal.ucr.edu/~cathy/barg/bargflor.html

[Nancy]

Hi everyone. I was reading this discussion and thought that I would add that the Bargello topic group might answer some of the questions. I have seen the terms Bargello and Florentine work used interchangeably over the years, but do not know if this is strictly correct. Two of my favorite reference books are:
1) "Bargello: an Explosion in Color" by Margaret Boyles, 1974
2) "Four Way Bargello, revised edition" by Dorothy Kaestner, 1974

[Marjolein]

I found this website: http://www.tpsapparel.com/faq/faq_typesof.htm">
It says under counted thread embroidery:
Bargello: consists of upright flat stitches. The name originates from a series of chairs found in the Bargello palace in Florence which had a flame stitch pattern. Also known as Florentine Work, Hungarian Point, or Flame Stitch.

[worksofhands]

I am also a fan of Bargello or florentine works. But have not really started one. I am planning to make a sampler of all the different patterns and color combinations I have in my Bargello books. I guess, you will find more result if you search for Bargello, instead of florentine work. --vincent

[sharonb]

Hi all you might want to check out the Bargello group here on stitchin fingers as there are like minded souls in that group