need pattern sugestions
 

trying to make a quilt for a fireman. would like something that appears flamelike. have considered a bargello.

I would think a Bargello might look really neat in fire colors. If this site gets you to Serenity quilt, it is a fun one to make.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7N...tyZlMyUXc/view

Let me see if I can find one of mine. Okay, see if that interests you any. I have also seen some great firefighters-type fabric too. That might be fun.

I hope this is helpful. Good luck finding what you want.

Dina

You might want to look at pre-package jelly rolls strips with oranges, red and yellows. I just bought a pattern called Fire Escape on eBay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Atkinson-Fir...wqxn3Mjz8MN-Xg

Here is a bargello called Dancing Flames from Craftsy: http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/quilt...g-flames/66873

Flame fabric is still around. I just saw it last week when I was shopping.

I love that flame Bargello! Thanks for posting the site.. :)

Dina

You could add some smoke to your bargello flames, for contrast.

this sounds really great! Good luck!

[QUOTE=yngldy;7526053]Here is a bargello called Dancing Flames from Craftsy: [URL]http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/quilting/home


This would be a great pattern .... with rotary cutters it would go together quickly, too!!

I think Serenity is the one I used and it was a lot of fun. One caution--as I remember, the tutorial said to start stitching all rows at the same end. At the time, I questioned that. Sure enough, it came out as I thought it would--had a curve in it toward the end. Best to sew each row from the opposite end so it stays straight.

If you have the ability to really shop for batiks, a bargello using gradients of yellows, oranges and some reds

Thank you all for your suggestions. I have the materials needed. I will probably make a bargello altho I have been graphing a design that I keep seeing in my mind but not confident of my quilting abilities.
I have used so many of your suggestions that others needed and I did also. thank you for being a wonderful sharing group.

Someone just posted one on Facebook. I don't know how to put it on here. She made it look like a scramble board. Used the words firefighter, ladder, medic, His rank etc. Really neat looking. She also added his badge etc and some symbols from his unit that appear to be printed on the fabric.