Advice for me as I start my first bargello quilt?
#21
I have one in progress--more like UFO! It is in the blues also but not that pattern but from the same book. I have my sets sewn together and there is where it was left. I sewed the sets at a retreat. Hope mine works out as you know how retreats can be! So many laughs and giggles and interruptions to play a game or eat or something! It is sort of intimidating I have to agree with this one.
#22
Ha! I just got back from buying fabric. I went after a few more blues and a few more blue-greens. What did I buy? Purple!! (I love purple.)
I have decided to make a placemat first to get used to the technique, then I will go for a real quilt. First I must sandwich and quilt a charity quilt, then I am on to the bargello full time! Can't wait!!
Dina
I have decided to make a placemat first to get used to the technique, then I will go for a real quilt. First I must sandwich and quilt a charity quilt, then I am on to the bargello full time! Can't wait!!
Dina
#23
Small prints, solids, or batiks will work best for fabric choices. Stay very organized....cut and label everything, as it will get confusing....put all strips of one size in a bag and label. Cut and keep a strip of all fabrics, label them by number (I tacked mine up on the wall in front of the sewing machine for easy viewing). I would definitely try a small piece first, like a table runner to get used to the process.
#24
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As Jackie Spencer noted, sewing from opposite ends is very important! (I ignored this once and ended up ripping out every seam and starting over :-(
Accuracy counts for a lot. Find the best method you can to cut and sew straight strips!
Accuracy counts for a lot. Find the best method you can to cut and sew straight strips!
#27
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If you are looking for blue/green inspiration done in batiks this is one I made awhile back.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...a-t181266.html
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...a-t181266.html
#28
If you are looking for blue/green inspiration done in batiks this is one I made awhile back.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...a-t181266.html
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...a-t181266.html
Dina
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