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Question about doing a Bargello......
I am getting ready to do the Diamonds Jubilee Bargello. I want to do the king size, and all of the initial strips have to be cut 2 1/4 inches. Can I cut all these 2 1/2 inches or will that create a major catastrophy???? Just wondering, because if I can do 2 1/2" strips I can use my june tailor shape cut ruler :).
Thanks so much Crystal |
It will change the proportions of the quilt.
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If it is a Bargello where different colours intersect to make a pattern , the colours may not flow as well. If it is a pattern where the Bargello just goes up and down, it shouldn't make much difference.
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And it will make a bigger quilt. I did two sizes of a Surf Song bargello. I made each strip 2 inches rather than 1 1/2 the pattern called for on the second quilt. Both quilts look good, but I really liked the one better where I followed the pattern exactly. There is a difference in the patterns of the two, though it isn't a large difference. Let me see if I can find pictures, if that helps.
Let me repeat, both look good. But it may help you decide. I know it is a different pattern.... The first picture is with the width the pattern called for. The second is i/2 inch larger for each strip. Maybe it will help... Dina |
It will affect the length of your quilt. For every strip of color, add .25" For example, if you had 10 fabrics in a strip and had 6 strip repeats, your quilt would be 15" longer. I would suggestion that you cut your strips as suggested in the pattern. Good Luck !!
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If you only want to make it wider.. when you cut your strip sets and an extra 1/4 inch to each strip set cut. If you add just extra to just the first strips( prior to sewing the strip sets) it will be longer but not wider.
I did this on a bargello and it had no effect on the final design appearance. I did go through and added a strip of paper across the top of the strip set cutting guide and put the new measurements. I figured at some point it was likely I would forget to add the extra. |
I haven't done a bargello yet, but, what if you sewed a little larger seam? Wouldn't that give you the right measurement for each sewn piece needed in the pattern? Or did I just have too much dinner tonight and am too full to think?!
Hope everyone had a nice Easter! |
Hello,
I forwarded your question to the quilt designer. She is a local and teaches this class herself in our quilt store. Let's see what she has to say. I will let you know as soon as she answers me. |
Originally Posted by Lori S
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If you only want to make it wider.. when you cut your strip sets and an extra 1/4 inch to each strip set cut. If you add just extra to just the first strips( prior to sewing the strip sets) it will be longer but not wider.
I did this on a bargello and it had no effect on the final design appearance. I did go through and added a strip of paper across the top of the strip set cutting guide and put the new measurements. I figured at some point it was likely I would forget to add the extra. Rereading this, it might only make sense to someone who has made a Bargello. :) But I did want to sort of "set the record straight." (I also did like Lori did, making my map guide at the top have the measurements I wanted to end up with, because I knew I would mess up otherwise.) Dina |
For those interested in the pattern, I see there is a class available Apr 29th.
Here's a link: http://www.quiltersqrtrs.com/classes.html I would like to just find the pattern - it a beauty! |
That's awesome sewmagic, Thanks for doing this for me. I will anxiously await her reply.......can't get it any straighter than from the designer :)
Originally Posted by sewmagic
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Hello,
I forwarded your question to the quilt designer. She is a local and teaches this class herself in our quilt store. Let's see what she has to say. I will let you know as soon as she answers me. |
Originally Posted by Dina
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And it will make a bigger quilt. I did two sizes of a Surf Song bargello. I made each strip 2 inches rather than 1 1/2 the pattern called for on the second quilt. Both quilts look good, but I really liked the one better where I followed the pattern exactly. There is a difference in the patterns of the two, though it isn't a large difference. Let me see if I can find pictures, if that helps.
Let me repeat, both look good. But it may help you decide. I know it is a different pattern.... The first picture is with the width the pattern called for. The second is i/2 inch larger for each strip. Maybe it will help... Dina |
Thanks to everyone for all of your input........I Love this board!!!! I never dreamed I'd get lucky enough for someone that knows the designer to chime in (sewmagic). QUILTERS are Awesome :)
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About 9 years ago I took a class for the Twisted Bargello. The first one was using 1.5 inch strips, but you could use 2 inch strips and just get a bigger quilt. Unfortunately both were lost in our house fire, so I'll have to start all over again...someday.
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I've made 2 Bargello's and the instructions in both called for wider strips for the different sizes. But remember that makes it longer too. Check out Jinny Breyer's website and the free patterns--the Navaho Star quilt is a bargello that is made in quarters and then put together. I made that as a king size and the method was much more manageable than a traditional bargello.
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Originally Posted by quiltingshorttimer
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I've made 2 Bargello's and the instructions in both called for wider strips for the different sizes. But remember that makes it longer too. Check out Jinny Breyer's website and the free patterns--the Navaho Star quilt is a bargello that is made in quarters and then put together. I made that as a king size and the method was much more manageable than a traditional bargello.
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Originally Posted by cdmmiracles
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I am getting ready to do the Diamonds Jubilee Bargello. I want to do the king size, and all of the initial strips have to be cut 2 1/4 inches. Can I cut all these 2 1/2 inches or will that create a major catastrophy???? Just wondering, because if I can do 2 1/2" strips I can use my june tailor shape cut ruler :).
Thanks so much Crystal |
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