Barb_MO

Glad you are ready. Did you get a chanch to read through the last few pages at the bits and pieces I've added? You have any fabric in mind for the project?

colleen53

yes i have fabric in mind... so out of my 11 choices i am cutting 2 1/2 inches widths, using all the fabrics, is that correct?

colleen53

hi,, just before i cut i want to make sure i am on the right page.. so i have 11 fabrics.. i am cutting ALL of it into 2 1/2 in strips?

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Barb
Love your color selections. I'll be picking through my stash tonight for my colors and will log on tomorrow to see what comes after cutting 2 1/2" strips and sewing them together. I've done a circular Bargello Tree Skirt and love the looks you get using the bargello design.

Barb_MO

Yes, you cut all 11 fabrics at 2/12 in. across the width of the fabric. Don't bulk....you need 11 strips of each fabric cut.
I know that is a lot of strip, and a lot of sewing before you can begin to see your pattern come together. But trust me, once you start seeing the design, it will be worth it.

Want to post a photo of your fabric lined up the way you want?

Barb_MO

Before we go on, I want to post some more pictures of bargellos I've done. May help with deciding on fabric choices and how to arrange the fabrics you do use.

colleen53

here is a pic of my fabric choices , any feedback?

Barb_MO

I think they are really pretty and would make a good bargello. With very little rearrangement of the colors you are about ready to go!
Since you need to cut 2 1/2 strips of all 11 fabrics, what I would suggest at this point is to cut 1 or two strips of each of the fabrics. Then with the 2 1/2 strips start playing around with getting the fabrics lined up the way they look best to you. I can spot a couple that I would move, but won't make suggestions unless you ask first.

colleen53

i just went in and played some more.. go ahead and make suggestions.. let me see if i am even close !!

Barb_MO

i think I might like this arrangement