MonkeeGirl---I can talk you through your bargello problems... bring the book or pattern and your concerns and I'll do my best. The key to bargello is patience and keeping your strips organized...it's time-consuming but not hard (as I used to tell my math students!).
I'm bringing something main-dish lunchy and brownies. If anybody wants to suggest a main dish, PLEASE PM me. I'm more of a baker...though I promise it will be edible if maybe not too creative.