I blame Eddie for getting me started on this one. Last month he posted that beautiful bargello Surf Song. I just had to order the book and try one myself. They're a lot of fun and I imagine I'll make more in the future. I have some regrets on my fabric choices but I know better now about what I'm looking for so the next one should flow a little nicer. Still having some trouble with wavy borders, and these borders needed mitered corners so there was another challenge, but in the end it wasn't a total disaster so I consider it a success. :)

I challenged myself to do more free motion than a meandering stipple so on the main part I did vines with leaves. The small border has a lace like pattern and the outside has a simple string of flowers. I'm proud that I made myself step out of my "safe zone" and try something different. Sorry about the flash on that picture. My pictures were coming out with a weird blue hue so I used the flash. I didn't remember until I was back inside that I had my white balance set on "inside". :roll:

On to the next project!

Beautiful quilt. I love your fabric choices. It is simply stunning.
Lois

Beautiful!!!! I love bargellos! Definitely on my to-do list, for MYSELF!!! I love this specific pattern - kind of a cross-over, or a link I guess. I think some of them are even called Links bargellos. Love the colors, and the quilting is great!!!

I think its goegeous!! The piecing and the quilting!!

Rachel, YOU DID IT!!!! It's GORGEOUS!!! I love how you did the quilting. I think it turned out fabulous!! I've still got to pick some of the quilting out of mine, but it WILL get done one of these days....I just love yours!!!

Rachel that is gorgeous! I too have a bargello pattern and a stack of batiks waiting on me, just waiting for some black fabric that I ordered! And THAT's Eddie's fault too with his Surf Song! LOL

stunning, simply stunning.

Let's start a "Blame Eddie Club" :)

absolutly amazing and your colors are fabulous.

It's lovely!

It's beautiful!! I havn't tried one of those yet! I may have to sometime!

Stunning quilt. You did a great job. I love the colors.

Wow :!: 'tis a beauty :thumbup:

Your quilt is stunning!!! I love the quilting on it too :D:D:D

OMG Rachel, your quilt is gorgeous! And I love your quilting. Your color choices for the quilt are perfect IMO and the patterns you chose for quilting work great with it. It sure looks like you have lots of experience in FMQ! Glad you're making such good use of your new Bernina 440. :D

Beautiful quilt and nice job on the quilting

Very pretty. I like it. :thumbup: Nice job on the quilting, too. :thumbup:

Oh, that is just gorgeous and your quilting is too!

Absolutely stunning! Did the BSR work ok for you? or did you do this without? Either way I am drooling all over my keyboard! I soooo want to make one of these. Right now I have stalled on my first attempt which is a spring themed piece which I think I will use for a wall hanging....if I ever get it done. lol

Can't wait to see your next work of art! How you do this..and with little ones is beyond me....Keep up the beautiful work!

Wow. That is beautiful. I think you should be proud of the job you did. It looks amazing. I love the quilting too. I think I need to make one.

That looks absolutely gorgeous. I love the fabric selection. I've started a simpler bargello, but love the twist... Great work!!!

Beautiful. I'll bet Eddie is proud to take the blame for that!

Beautiful

Very pretty. I love the colors and "motion" of it.

Definitely! :)

I can't wait to see your finished one! I know it's become a total pain in the rear for you but it's going to be worth it when you have a gorgeous finished project!

I used a few batiks in this one and actually that was my first time working with batiks. I'm not totally decided if I like working with them, but they're so pretty I'm sure I'll use them again, many times, down the road. I bet a bargello made totally with batiks would be gorgeous. Make sure and post pics when you finish yours!

Your bargello is beautiful...and you should be proud of yourself for stepping out of that comfort zone we all find ourselves in. I too have a bargello planned for DH....he is always drawn to them when I show him pics even though he wouldnt know what one was if I called it that. He just knows what he likes.

It's just gorgious, the piecing and the quilting are terrific, You must be very proud of yourself.

Wow! That pretty! I haven't tried a bargello yet. Guess I better add it to the list!

Beautiful, vibrant quilt! Lovely work!

That is absolutely gorgeous!!! I love the colors and the movement in this quilt. You have definitely inspired me. Thanks for sharing this!

Oh, baby, that's beautiful!! I've grown quite attached to this Bargello pattern and a book is on the way. ;) I can't believe how awesome your fmq is!! You just started!! It's something I have to work so much at--you seem like a natural!! Congrats on a work of art!! I can't wait to have one to post. :-D

that is really pretty

:-)

Rachel, that is just over the top beautiful. I think you did a perfect job on it, and the colors are wonderful. I'm so glad I was able to be a bad influence on you. :D

And I like the idea of the "Blame Eddie Club". I know my wife and daughters would want to join! They already have their own chapter here! :D :D :D

nice quilt

Wow! Stunning!

I love your fabric choices...your quilt is beautiful!

That looks great! Your quilting looks great too. Glad you were able to get out of the comfort zone and try it!

Eddie is an instigator, isn't he! But in a good way! He's a positive influence on many of us! :):) :)

Just simply georgeous, I love the Bargello pattern.

Your fabric colours are so pretty, well done! :-D