laurilli

Has anyone seen a bargello made with different size strips? The ones I have seen all start with the same size strips (ie 2 1/2" 11/2") I made a tree skirt using a bargello pattern I found, cut into triangles to make the circle, I would like to make a matching table runner with the leftovers. they are already stitched together 41/2" 21/2" 3" 5" Can I just move them up and down without matching side to side seams (obviously they won't match up because of the different sizes) or would that not look very good? any ideas and suggestions would be much appreciated. Thanks

Quilter 53

Yes, you can use different sizes. I did a round table cover for my dining table and it turned out great, a little bumpy at the seams but we don't eat on it, just cover when not in use, so didn't have to worry about dishes tipping over. I like the movement of not matching seams and a tree skirt would look great that way. I'll see if I can find a picture.

Quilter 53

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Is this what you mean?

laurilli

Yes it is, thanks for the picture.

Macybaby

this is not a bargello, but it is made similar with different sized strips both directions. I did strip peice where there was repetition, and then subcut. That is the way I do my bargellos too. I normally don't sew more than six strips before subcutting. With this one, some of the groups were only 2 strips. the strips vary from 1.5" - 3.5" in both directions,