2/3 done with X Factor Bargello, and I need a bigger design wall!!

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06-01-2018, 05:01 AM

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carolynjo

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If you have a garage, maybe you could hang your creation on the wall and work on it. had to do this once.

06-01-2018, 05:14 AM

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lblank42

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It's coming along beautifully! Pretty colors and the white really sets them off.

06-01-2018, 05:56 AM

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kathryn7887

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What a beautiful quilt

06-01-2018, 05:58 AM

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MaggieLou

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I hung an old flannel KS sheet on my hall wall to use as a design wall. It's big enough for a KS quilt.

That's going to be beautiful. Love the colors you used.

06-01-2018, 06:13 AM

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It's great to watch your progress. Keep up the good work. It's beautiful.

06-01-2018, 06:19 AM

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GramE

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I opened a pkg of batting and tacked it to the wall on each side of the closet doors and used it for a quilt that was too big for my design wall.

06-01-2018, 06:22 AM

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nativetexan

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OH my, get a couple of neighbors to hold it for you!! it's looking wonderful!

06-01-2018, 08:05 AM

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anne2016

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Dina

Yes, a Bargello is made with strips. Originally you cut all of the WOF strips the same width. This pattern called for two inches. I cut 190 2 inch strips out of 21 fabrics, 10 blue,10 purple, and one white. Then I sewed all ten blue strips together, then all purple strips together, and then the white strips together. Those become strip sets. Then the strip sets are cut into different sizes. In this pattern, they are from two inch to four inch.

It is an interesting technique and takes some organization, but it makes me look like a much better quilter than I am.

Dina

I am like linmid...scared to try. I really like the colors in your bargello and the X factor layout is a very interesting one. Thank you, Dina, for the info on how to do it and for the prompt reply.

06-01-2018, 02:04 PM

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sewnclog

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That is gorgeous. I LOVE bargellos. I've made one and 'fixed' one my mom made at the same time. Both were gorgeous. Think it's time I made another one! lol