Diamonds Jubilee Bargello in progress
 

I am really enjoying piecing this bargello although it does seem tedious at times. This is the first time I picked out my own fabric and I am still not sure I got it right. After spending close to 2 hours choosing the 11 fabrics the sales lady said to me, "Are you saying YES to this fabric"? LOL! It did feel as tough as choosing a wedding dress.

The pattern has you make up over 700 little strip sets as you can see stacked on my table, (each one labeled). They are divided by rows, with up to 10 pieces per row. I've shown a picture of one row. The 53 rows are sewn together in 2 identical pieces. You then put together the 2 pieces to make the quilt. Neat design that the top and bottom half's of the quilt are identical, (just turned 180 degrees).

I still have 27 rows to add. My inspector thinks all those little strip sets are fun to play in.

Elise

Your quilt is just beautiful and love the colors!! The quilt inspector seems to agree.

Oh my! And you have to match all those corners! Better you than me. I'll just stand back and admire yours. Gorgeous colors worth the time you took in selection!

Beautiful colors! This quilt is going to be terrific!

Beautiful colors, the 2 hours were worth it.

Your quilt is very pretty. Lots of work, but, the end result is going to be magnificent:)

I agree, it was 2 hours well spent. I can guarantee it would have taken me more! I like bargellos but think that is the best I have seen. Will have to look for that pattern

The colors you chose are fabulous!!! The quilt is stunning, keep posting pictures so we can see the end product!!!!

Love the colors. Blue is my favorite color.

I love the color combination. Be sure to show us a photo when finished.

Oh no kitty, go away kitty. Oh I see, kitty is guarding your strips. That's OK. they need guarding. your quilt is looking wonderful!!

It is beautiful. Don't think I'll ever make one of those. Too many pieces.

Wow! Your colors are beautiful and love the pattern. Is the tan design in the back your also. You do beautiful work.
I have several books on bargellos but haven't gotten the nerve to try one yet.

That is going to be beautiful. I hope your quilt inspector knows to not mess with the organization.

Beautiful! Love the colors can't wait to see it done

Love the colors.

Every moment you took in selecting colors was time well spent. Beautiful flow of tones!!!!

Beautiful, love the colors you chose.

Your fabric selections are working out to be a fabulous bargello! I can't wait to see more of this quilt.

it will look great when all done

nice

What you have done so far is gorgeous as is the quilt inspector! Can't wait to see the finished quilt.

I can only think of one word...STUNNING.

Tedious, I would think but it is surely to be a winner. Those are "my" colors and I love the ones you have chosen. All those corners......

Wow, that will be gorgeous! Your colors are so pretty together.

Your quilt is absolutely beautiful, terrific colors!!!!!

I think you did a great job picking out your material. It's going to be one beautiful quilt.

Pat in MN waiting for the snow

Love the colors, going to be a gorgeous quilt.

Wow love the colors and the pattern

Holy cow !! I can't imagine taking on such a project. It's beautiful though, and I love your little inspector. I have one almost just like him.

oh my goodness!! tooo beautiful!!

I wish you well. It will be a lot of work to put all those together, but I think it will be worth it. It will make a beautiful quilt.

can't wait to see this one finished and posted!! Please share... gorgeous!

love the colors , nice pattern

This is going to be one beautiful quilt. Your fabric selections are amazing. Please keep sharing your progress.

It will be beautiful, with all those beautiful colors. Better you than me, too many pieces for me.

That is going to be one stunning quilt!

beautiful beginning. love the colors

Lovely bargello! Sew strips together in different widths according to the pattern, cut sewn strips in different sizes, organize cut strips, sew strips together while staggering for effect. Wow, sounds daunting to me, I'm impressed!

Beautiful!!!!!!

Yes, a previous bargello hangs on the wall of my sewing room, (also known as the dining room). Bargellos are easier than they look. It is all straight line stitching. If you can sew a 1/4" seam, you can do a bargello. I love jigsaw puzzles, maybe that is why I am attracted to bargellos.

Thanks for all the nice compliments.

Elise