Mrs.D

Maybe start with a Trip around the world. similar idea as a bargello, but everything is the same measurement. Here is an example. I did this one, king size in the colors of the rainbow Roy G. Biv,(Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet) it was my 2nd quilt ever. Good luck! (Sorry for the poor picture or a picture)

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gigigray032447

All the instructions you will find are not the tube system, but it's the easiest in my opinion. There is a book published by the Piecemakers in California that is really easy to understand and it a good source for your first bargello. I believe those instructions are long strips rather than the tube system, but at any rate you do a lot of sewing/unsewing to get the pattern to move in the right direction. I am beginning a wave bargello this weekend, using 24 fabrics and I can't wait!

Paula H

Bargellos are great fun and so much easier than they look. Give it a try! I highly recommend the tube method. The tube method also works for Trip Around the World.