Tips For First Bargello Quilt??
12-22-2013, 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeanne S
I am a fairly new quilter and have just discovered the beautiful bargello quilting designs. Have you made a bargello quilt? If so, what tips do you have? On average, how many different colors do you need--and are they best with a large difference from light to dark shades or would a range of neutrals have the same dramatic effect? Also trying to decide whether to use prints, batiks or solids?
12-22-2013, 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeanne S
I am a fairly new quilter and have just discovered the beautiful bargello quilting designs. Have you made a bargello quilt? If so, what tips do you have? On average, how many different colors do you need--and are they best with a large difference from light to dark shades or would a range of neutrals have the same dramatic effect? Also trying to decide whether to use prints, batiks or solids?
12-22-2013, 12:23 PM
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Donna,
THANK You very much for the detailed instructions and tip! They were clear, and I will make my first start with placemats as you suggest to get the feel of it on a smaller scale. I have a couple of baby quilts to finish then bargello for the New Year!!!
Really appreciate it,
Jeanne
THANK You very much for the detailed instructions and tip! They were clear, and I will make my first start with placemats as you suggest to get the feel of it on a smaller scale. I have a couple of baby quilts to finish then bargello for the New Year!!!
Really appreciate it,
Jeanne
12-23-2013, 09:18 PM
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As a beginner quilter, I couldn't resist the allure of Bargello, so I dove right in. As long as you follow the directions carefully, there's no reason a beginner can't make a rather complicated Bargello.
That said, here's my best advice:
1. Cut a small piece from each fabric you're using. Number each fabric in the order it appears in your "color way," and make a paper chart of those fabric pieces and their numbers. You'll need to refer to this as you follow any Bargello pattern (even one you create yourself).
2. Choosing a color that will blend (like gray), buy a whole lot of thread!
3. Understand that what you'll be doing is cutting up a bunch of fabrics (sometimes as many as 21), sewing them back together in a different way, and then arranging them in yet another way. While the technique looks mystical on paper, it all becomes clear once you get into it.
4. Follow the directions and enjoy the result! When others are awed by your resulting quilt, don't tell them how easy it was. Let them think you are a wizard! (It'll make the rest of us look good, too!)
That said, here's my best advice:
1. Cut a small piece from each fabric you're using. Number each fabric in the order it appears in your "color way," and make a paper chart of those fabric pieces and their numbers. You'll need to refer to this as you follow any Bargello pattern (even one you create yourself).
2. Choosing a color that will blend (like gray), buy a whole lot of thread!
3. Understand that what you'll be doing is cutting up a bunch of fabrics (sometimes as many as 21), sewing them back together in a different way, and then arranging them in yet another way. While the technique looks mystical on paper, it all becomes clear once you get into it.
4. Follow the directions and enjoy the result! When others are awed by your resulting quilt, don't tell them how easy it was. Let them think you are a wizard! (It'll make the rest of us look good, too!)
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