new post for Bargello progress (batik fall wall hanging) - DONE-bottom of pg 8
01-18-2011, 10:57 AM
#182
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Originally Posted by GrannieAnnie
Originally Posted by stillwaters
{Are you ready to show us yours?? Have you thought about borders? How do we choose?? }
Well, I can't say that I'm READY to show mine, but it may help others who try their hand at a Bargello....
I think (I hope!) I learned some things about fabric selection. As you'll see, there are a few fabrics that I should not have used, they don't flow well. But until I tried it, I couldn't really see it. This is part of a quilt called "Free Falling" from the Oct. 09 Quilter's World Magazine. There will be maple leaves on top and one side and I am using a cocoa brown border ... I think. The leaves are made from 9 of the fabrics from the Bargello. My next one will be better! :-)
Well, I can't say that I'm READY to show mine, but it may help others who try their hand at a Bargello....
I think (I hope!) I learned some things about fabric selection. As you'll see, there are a few fabrics that I should not have used, they don't flow well. But until I tried it, I couldn't really see it. This is part of a quilt called "Free Falling" from the Oct. 09 Quilter's World Magazine. There will be maple leaves on top and one side and I am using a cocoa brown border ... I think. The leaves are made from 9 of the fabrics from the Bargello. My next one will be better! :-)
There are about 3 or 4 fabrics in mine that do not blend well. The pattern, when cut up for the Bargello doesn't flow and it ruins the continuity of the whole design. It seems to jerk my eyes away from the "flow" of the pattern. Next time, I will choose all fabrics with an overall "even" design or coloration. I hope that makes sense!
01-18-2011, 10:59 AM
#183
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Originally Posted by barnbum
Originally Posted by Happy Treadler
I've been reading a lot about these quilts, and see that there's a strip method & one that makes a 'tube' from the fabric after the colors are sewn together. I'm wondering if one works better than the other one. I found a nice, simpler smaller one on the download I got last night. It's more of a 'wave' and uses the fabric tube technique.
Just have to say again the wonderful job you gals did on your quilts. They are just awesome!! I told my hubby I'd like to take a trip to a fabric shop in Lancaster & pick a bunch of fabric for a bargello, maybe all smaller floral prints to make it look like a wildflower garden. He looked at me like I was nuts & said I have too many projects started already. Funny thing is, I only have like 2, and one's almost done.
Just have to say again the wonderful job you gals did on your quilts. They are just awesome!! I told my hubby I'd like to take a trip to a fabric shop in Lancaster & pick a bunch of fabric for a bargello, maybe all smaller floral prints to make it look like a wildflower garden. He looked at me like I was nuts & said I have too many projects started already. Funny thing is, I only have like 2, and one's almost done.
01-18-2011, 11:50 AM
#185
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Oh my, is that gorgeous!!!!! A twisted bargello, or possibly even a links bargello, if I can find a pattern, is on my to-do list for 2011. I've never done one of any kind at all yet, so, whaddya think, should I start out with a simpler one than the twisted? The simple ones just aren't as stunning, though!!
Love your organization, and totally understand why it is key!!
Love your organization, and totally understand why it is key!!
01-18-2011, 11:59 AM
#187
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Stunning!! I think I would use a narrow border of the gold and a wider one of their of the others. I think I like the middle one best for that. All of your fabric choices are marvelous.
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