Good Bargello Book
Could anyone please tell me a good book to buy for making a bargello quilt? One with clear instructions as I have never made a bargello before. (but I love the look of them) Thank you!
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I like Twist and turn Bargello by Eileen Wright http://www.amazon.com/Twist-Bargello...argello+quilts But I can only claim knowledge of the book. I have yet to make my Bargello but I found her directions clear and very easy to understand with lots of pictures. She covers color selection, sewing order, labeling and offers lots of tips. There are several wonderful patterns in the book.
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If you are a beginner, I would suggest "The Bargello Book" by Piecemakers of Costa Mesa CA.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw...+book&_sacat=0 This was the first Bargello I made. Not expensive, original price was $7.50 for a new book. |
Originally Posted by feline fanatic
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I like Twist and turn Bargello by Eileen Wright http://www.amazon.com/Twist-Bargello...argello+quilts But I can only claim knowledge of the book. I have yet to make my Bargello but I found her directions clear and very easy to understand with lots of pictures. She covers color selection, sewing order, labeling and offers lots of tips. There are several wonderful patterns in the book.
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My favorite is also Twist and Turn Bargello quilts by Eileen Wright. I also have her second book, More Twist and Turn Bargello quilts which is also good.
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Originally Posted by Jeanne S
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My favorite is also Twist and Turn Bargello quilts by Eileen Wright. I also have her second book, More Twist and Turn Bargello quilts which is also good.
Warning, Bargellos are addictive (and not really that difficult). I have now made 9. :) Dina |
Thank you all for the advice. I think I will order the Twist and Turn book. Wowzers - your quilts are beautiful, Dina! The colours on the purple and blue one are stunning. Is it difficult choosing the fabric? I have visions of me taking forever trying to pick the right fabrics.
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I have made two of Eileen Wright's bargellos her instructions and books are excellent!
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Originally Posted by beaglelady
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Thank you all for the advice. I think I will order the Twist and Turn book. Wowzers - your quilts are beautiful, Dina! The colours on the purple and blue one are stunning. Is it difficult choosing the fabric? I have visions of me taking forever trying to pick the right fabrics.
At the same time, I really don't think that it was that hard to select fabric. I did a lot of thinking and I would make a selection and leave it for a few hours and come back and look at my selection. I also would cut a strip of each color and put them up on my design wall to help me decide. Yes, I ended up with some strips I didn't use, but another project always shows up. :) In hindsight, I think I stressed about it too much, and in later Bargellos, I didn't worry so much and each quilt turned out great. I know that I enjoy the whole process and I hope you do too. In fact, here are two more pictures, in case you need a bit more inspiration. :) Dina |
Originally Posted by Cybrarian
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I have made two of Eileen Wright's bargellos her instructions and books are excellent!
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