justwannaquilt

I have done two from that book and personally I would say for ME a Bargello is easier than a pinwheel quilt! lol I know it sounds really stupid but I put a (short) twin size surf song together in seven days from first cut to wash dry deliver. However I have been working (more off than on) for a year and a half on a pinwheel quilt and have all but given up on it because they don't "look right"!

I think the word BARGELLO scares people!

hopetoquilt

At joannes I just picked up these pins with lettered beads. You add one letter to each pin (A-Z) and you could use them to label your fabric or rows. I got them for when I started my first Bargello.

coachmatthewsvhs

I've been watching these for a while. May try one after I finish my next three quilts. They are gorgeous!

Vat

Bargelo's are not hard, you just have to pay attention to what you are doing. One row at a time, after you have your strips done. Good Luck ! ! !

sash

I agree, the most difficult part was picking out the fabric.
And I think the most important thing is to make a "cheat sheet"; (it's not really a cheat sheet, just don't know what else to call it) and cut a little piece of fabric and mark fabric with corresponding number). That way it makes it easier to see what number goes where. I'm sure your teacher will tell you all about it. I'm on my second one and it's going together very well. You will enjoy it. And have fun with it.

Homemother

Hi Everyone - thanks for your advice to momski. I adore all the bargellos posted on the board and wondered how difficult it is. I feel like I can try it someday and have great success! Now if I could only master the straight and perfect seam...... :roll: :lol:

RDM

Thanks for some great info. I too want to do a bargello and am feeling more confident after reading comments here. Have done a trip in strips so get that concept. Love that there are no bias cuts.

Fabaddict

I just finished the Cosmic Twist bargello and I didn't find it all that difficult. Every thing is numbered which makes the pieces go to gether great. There is a picture of mine on the boards - I don't know how to get it here but I believe it is titled Wedding Quilt and is pink and green

Fabaddict

I just finished the Cosmic Twist bargello and I didn't find it all that difficult. Every thing is numbered which makes the pieces go to gether great. There is a picture of mine on the boards - I don't know how to get it here but I believe it is titled Wedding Quilt and is pink and green

Anna.425

I say go for it. If you are hesitant what better way to learn how to make one than to have an instructor there to ask questions as you sew?