valsma

I spent yesterday cutting strips to do a Bargello quilt, but not so sure I want to attempt that now. The more I think about it the more scared I get. All those strips sewn, then cut at the same time to make a row, and cut in a tube no less. How do you keep the tube from shifting in the cutting process and making a total mess of the strips.
I'm wondering if I should just take the strips and make a different quilt instead.

Sadiemae

You will do fine. Bargello quilts are awesome and really fun to make. We are here for you, you can post your progress as you go.

calla

No give it a try................the movement of bargello is nice..........calla

Gramie bj

I know how you feel. But do try it, Once you have used the tube methed you will enjoy it, when sewing strips together , sew in alternating directions, make sure all seams are pressed correctly and line up, and keep even firm presure on your ruler, When I started my bargello I cut the first 5 strips put them on my design wall to check placement, sewed together then cut 5 more added to first five on wall then sewed. that way If I got lost it was only 5 strips. It is slow work, but I have enjoyed it. Yep it is a WIP!!LOL

blueangel

I'm sure you will do well.

alikat110

You can do it!!!! Your already almost there.

CompulsiveQuilter

You've done the hard part already. START SEWING!

mizunogirl

Don't be scared, you know you want to make it, if it doesn't come out quite right, you'll learn something, and rip it apart and make it right.

Cybrarian

Some bargellos start in the middle and work out to the edges some start from one side usually the left and go to the right of your piece. Whatever your pattern says Label each strip as you cut it. I take a strip of painters tape (stays stuck on fabric but no sticky residue), stick it on the edge of my cutting table, write the numbers, letters or whatever on the strip, and stick the label on the strip as soon as it is cut from the tube. This keeps me organized. I use the wooden pants hangers with the dowel that unhooks from the little wire bar and hang my strips in the order they are to be sewn. Just one way to stay organized but works for me.

GrannieAnnie

oh, no, don't give up. A bargello is way too pretty to not do!