JNCT14

I just bought a book on Bargello. It's next on my list (after the scrap quilt, the Drunkard's Path batik quilt, and the black and white for my DD's boyfriend... I am scared to death to try one even though I read the book about 10 times. Did you do a quilt as you go? Or did you piece the top? What kind of quilting did you do?

callen

What a beautiful quilt. I would love to try a bargello but they look so complicated. As a beginner, it looks very intimidating. Love yours. Tks for sharing.

Homemother

You'll find that making a bargello is easier than it looks. I didn't use a book. I just read a few guidelines and then jumped in with both feet. I think if I read a book, a bargello would appear to be above my ability. Feeling my way through the process was less daunting than following instructions.

Being organized is the most crucial. But then it is with almost all quilts!

Piecing: I sewed the strips of fabric together, made a tube, and then cut the tube into strips to the size I wanted. I had to piece some of the strips because of the variance of the pattern. The piecing went quickly when it was necessary to do so.

As far as quilting: I did stitch in the ditch after assembling the quilt. I should have done the quilt as you go method. Would have saved a lot of thread and time.

Before sewing your quilt together, lay the whole pattern out, double check it, label the strips, and have someone else check the accuracy. Nothing like getting a quilt together and then find a couple strips switched! And make sure you keep track of which side is up on your quilt top. Put a pin in the corner or some bright thread to remind you of the orientation of your quilt. (Ask me how I know this should be done!!!)

The second bargello I made I used the quilt as you go method. It went together much faster.

Hope this helps! If you need any encouragement along the way, please feel free to ask!

MargeD

WOW - what a beautiful quilt, no wonder you want to cuddle with it, great fabrics.

cherrio

love your fabric choice

Pat G

What a gorgeous quilt! Great job. I thought I might be the only one who is so silly about my beaut. quilts that I hug & dance around with them. You did a great job.

I have a beaut. Stack & Whack quilt here on my bed in Ariz. & I find myself walking into the rm. just to look at the quilt.

Homemother

Grace creates

Happy to see you are enjoying your quilt and kept it for yourself. It is appealing and done well. Grace

Quilt Novice

Beautiful , I love it.

carolynjo

I love it. Enjoy.