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This is a pattern called "Spanish Tiles," a variation on various pinwheel/flower/diamond multiple four-way patterns. Each "tile" (or pinwheel or diamond, whatever) is the center of a four-way pattern that blurs into the next four-way section of the canvas. This is a hard one and not a good idea for a first pattern to try. I used variagated pearl cotton, which unfortunately this scan doesn't reveal too well. The pinks blur into maroons and greens--all rose bush shades. Below are some other color ways of this pattern; the pattern is available at this web site: Needlepoint Kits. (The five images below are copyrighted by Needlepoint Kits).

Blue and Yellow Four-Way Pattern

This is a photo of a pillow I did for my husband's friend, Lee High Hawk. It is a seven-count, four-way pattern in shades of blue and yellow. It was inspired by an image and pattern in Dorothy Kaestner's Bargello Antics. [This book is out of print, but you can often find it at libraries or used bookstores or order it here.]

Dalia Pattern in Purple

I particularly like this pattern because you can manipulate the end treatments and filling in the edges were the patterns meet in different ways. Here I use Gobelin stitch on the frame of the bargello to add interest. I've done another in this size in yellow and two rectangular four-way versions one in green and white and one in yellows.

This yellow piece is another four-way rectangular variation of Dalia. The edges are worked differently from the green version, in a sort of pyramid effect rather than a medellion effect. This simple green and white pattern is a rectangular variation of Dalia.

Simple Rectangular Four-Way Bargello

This is a very simple piece done on seven-thread per inch plastic canvas. It is done with a new weird yarn by Lion that has a shiney thread rapped around a rough wool main thread. It gives a very nubby look. The black is chenille yarn which creates a striking contrast in textures. The image is a very simple four-way shape made into a crude rectangle to fit the canvas.

Rust Diamonds Rectangular Four-Way Pattern

This is my first piece done in 14 threads per inch using all persian wool. It's a rich four-way diamond pattern. This took me from July to January to finish because of the number of stitches and my busy work schedule.

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Blue and Yellow Four-Way Pattern
This is a photo of a pillow I did for my husband's friend, Lee High Hawk. It is a seven-count, four-way pattern in shades of blue and yellow. It was inspired by an image and pattern in Dorothy Kaestner's Bargello Antics. [This book is out of print, but you can often find it at libraries or used bookstores or order it here.]
Dalia Pattern in Purple
I particularly like this pattern because you can manipulate the end treatments and filling in the edges were the patterns meet in different ways. Here I use Gobelin stitch on the frame of the bargello to add interest. I've done another in this size in yellow and two rectangular four-way versions one in green and white and one in yellows.

This yellow piece is another four-way rectangular variation of Dalia. The edges are worked differently from the green version, in a sort of pyramid effect rather than a medellion effect.	This simple green and white pattern is a rectangular variation of Dalia.
Simple Rectangular Four-Way Bargello
This is a very simple piece done on seven-thread per inch plastic canvas. It is done with a new weird yarn by Lion that has a shiney thread rapped around a rough wool main thread. It gives a very nubby look. The black is chenille yarn which creates a striking contrast in textures. The image is a very simple four-way shape made into a crude rectangle to fit the canvas.
Rust Diamonds Rectangular Four-Way Pattern
This is my first piece done in 14 threads per inch using all persian wool. It's a rich four-way diamond pattern. This took me from July to January to finish because of the number of stitches and my busy work schedule.