Bargello stitches are great for water and sky. Try them close together or like the diagram has them, open, with a single row of canvas thread in between. 

Bargello patterns typically span over 3 or over 5 canvas threads. Try them in a fun sparkly thread like Entice for a fun effect. 

This stitch example is done in Pepper Pot Silk. Shop Pepper Pot by clicking here. 





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