Oh Cherry Pie go for it! I was deathly afraid to make one and couldn't wrap my head around the pattern. I took a class for $75 and when the teacher explained it everything clicked, I felt so stupid that I couldn't figure it out on my own, it really was very, very simple. I think my biggest problem was I kept over thinking the pattern. Suffestions for when you make yours:
* Read the pattern a couple times, go do other things, read the pattern again
*When sewing the strips alternate which end you start at, this keeps your strips from warping
*If by chance you have a 'block' not playing well (ie. not lining up) don't force it, the pattern is so busy you will not notice it when it is completed. If someone does notice it, make a copy of the pattern for them and tell them to give it a whirl...lol
*Finally, make copies of the chart for the quilt, highlight every other vertical line to remind yourself to alternate sewing directions on one and use the other to mark off where you finished before putting the quilt away for the night.
Enjoy, you know it will be beautiful.
Rosie
Originally Posted by
CherryPie
Thanks to all the quilters and their comments. As yet, I have not gotten up enough courage to do a bargello and I also appreciate all the helpful hints. I would have never thought about taking and b/w photo. Looking forward to seeing your final product when you get finished.