Need help with my first Bargello quilt
#1
I went to quiltville.com and printed the directions for the bargello quilt. I cut all my strips (2 1/2 x 16) and I sewed the first group of 32 together and made the tube. I pressed seams all in one direction and now I'm ready to cut my strips. My question is: with 32 strips sewed together that's a very large tube to try to cut straight rows...know what I mean? Is there a more manageable way of doing this???
Also, the directions say to cut all rows 2 1/2". That's not going to give the design any "movement" is it? I thought rows were cut in different widths.
Also, the directions say to cut all rows 2 1/2". That's not going to give the design any "movement" is it? I thought rows were cut in different widths.
#2
Originally Posted by retired2pa
I went to quiltville.com and printed the directions for the bargello quilt. I cut all my strips (2 1/2 x 16) and I sewed the first group of 32 together and made the tube. I pressed seams all in one direction and now I'm ready to cut my strips. My question is: with 32 strips sewed together that's a very large tube to try to cut straight rows...know what I mean? Is there a more manageable way of doing this???
Also, the directions say to cut all rows 2 1/2". That's not going to give the design any "movement" is it? I thought rows were cut in different widths.
Also, the directions say to cut all rows 2 1/2". That's not going to give the design any "movement" is it? I thought rows were cut in different widths.
You can cut them different sizes instead of all just 2 1/2". I've done them both ways and you do get more movement and "flow" from the ones cut various sizes. Just remember, if you cut more stripes, that means you will loose more fabric in the seam allowance so your quilt won't be as wide as the directions you are working with. Just something to think about.
I'm looking forward to seeing the quilt when you get it pieced together!
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check out the tutorials page for the bargellos done here, there are some great tips and tricks that will help. i found with the one that i made with all the same size strips that some applique helped bring it to life, the different size strips to make things move but either way they are nice. and maybe for your first one you should do it that way, working with the same sizes will help you 'get the hang' of the process. then you can branch out and be more adventurous with the next one.
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Originally Posted by nativetexan
http://quiltville.com/scrapbargello.shtml
is this the one?
is this the one?
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