Hi!
As I posted earlier, I am working on a bargello. I have 20 3 1/2 inch strips sewn together, and I have 3 identical sets of them. I am currently cutting them in widths varying from 1 inch to 2 1/2 inches(all sizes unfinished) I started to sew them together, and it is not making a Bargello, it is just making a different pattern. I realized that I was doing it wrong, and am going to start over. Any ideas for a pattern I could create? I really like the wave ones, but I think I did too many fabrics - I did something wrong at least!

I have a picture of half of my strips, and you can see some of the ones I cut out underneath it. I also have a picture of what I started to do, before I realized what I was doing.

Any help would be appreciated, as I am very confused!!
Emily

You have them too close to each other, kind of spread it apart. Does that make sense?

Pretty fabrics :D:D:D
I don't think you have staggered/off set each row enough. They should form a diagonal, so if you match the seams while you are off setting them, you should be fine :D:D:D

Go to


http://www.quilterstv.com/


and watch the Bargello with Billie Lauder video.

Remember to move the strips only a half step each time otherwise it doesn't quite bargello.

Also remember the more narrow the strip the more dramatic the movement.

it will be wonderful when you rip and redue. which wouldn't be too hard. I do it all the time. post a finished pic of the quilt.

Not to rub it in _:shock:_ but are you the one I tried to warn that it's not as easy as they say? Sorry you got confused but you're making me feel a whole lot better! _ :| _

Pardon me, it's late in my day and I get bratty!

Thank you all! I'll be sure to post pictures when it's done!