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jamsbuying 06-12-2012 05:44 AM

Very nice. The colors work great together.

MrsM 06-12-2012 05:48 AM

You are so brave! You did a wonderful job. The colors are so beautiful. She'll love it!

Sewnoma 06-12-2012 06:05 AM

It WAS fun, and you're right - it was easier than I thought it would be. I showed off the picture around work (without telling anybody how it's made or that I swiped the technique from a book) and they all think I'm a mad genius now. MUAHAHHAHAHAAA!! There are definitely more bargellos in my quilting future!!

I just wish there was a lot less pressing of seams involved. I just can't make myself enjoy anything to do with an iron! LOL

Happy Linda 06-12-2012 06:22 AM

Nice, nice, nice

ShirlinAZ 06-12-2012 06:25 AM

Beautiful! Bargello is still on my list to make someday.

momjoy6 06-12-2012 06:26 AM

Very beautiful! Did you find, like I did, that the Bargello isn't near as hard or complicated as it looks? You'll make someone very happy, I'm sure

jeaninmaine 06-12-2012 06:49 AM

This is so pretty. The colors are terrific together.

Blinkokr 06-12-2012 06:59 AM

Very lovely, great job and thank you for sharing
Have a Blessed day
Ellen

A1penny 06-12-2012 07:03 AM

Really nice! I've done ONE bargello and KNOW all the work an prep that goes into making it! I'm impressed!

callen 06-12-2012 07:03 AM

Gorgeous quilt. Congrats on doing a fabulous job !!!

Sewfine 06-12-2012 08:26 AM

It's beautiful.

mimiquilter 06-12-2012 09:24 AM

Terrific first try. Great job! Beautiful colors.

Originally Posted by Sewnoma (Post 5280233)
I still need to add borders (and batting, backing, and binding...) but I'm just so pleased with it I had to take a picture and share! This is my first try at bargello, the pattern is of my own devising. It'll be twin size when done - it's to be a Christmas gift for someone whose favorite colors are purple and turquoise.
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MaryStoaks 06-12-2012 09:41 AM

Beautiful! I can see why you're excited about it. Someday I hope to be brave enough to try this.:thumbup:

mom-6 06-12-2012 09:44 AM

Beautiful job!

Turquoise and purple were the colors I had for my wedding - 41 years ago. Still love the combination.

solstice3 06-12-2012 10:25 AM

great job!!

Sewnoma 06-12-2012 11:25 AM


Originally Posted by momjoy6 (Post 5283498)
Very beautiful! Did you find, like I did, that the Bargello isn't near as hard or complicated as it looks? You'll make someone very happy, I'm sure

Yes! Aside from all the cursed pressing of the seams, it really went together pretty quickly, and now that I've discovered the 1/4-inch piecing foot for my machine (after HOW MANY YEARS?!?) my blocks actually line up now. I haven't been telling any of my non-quilting friends how it's made so they all think I pieced every little rectangle individually...I haven't let on the secret so they all think I'm either amazing or insane. ;-)

Sewnoma 06-12-2012 11:27 AM


Originally Posted by mom-6 (Post 5283966)
Beautiful job!

Turquoise and purple were the colors I had for my wedding - 41 years ago. Still love the combination.

41 years!! Congrats! We have our 16th anniversary next week. :)

It's a lovely color combo. I gravitate more towards blacks and reds for myself so it's nice to work with different color schemes. I'm having tons of fun using other people's favorite colors for their quilts, it's like trying on someone else's personality for a few hours at a time.

rusty quilter 06-12-2012 01:19 PM

What a beautiful design! You go girl!

tealfalcon 06-12-2012 01:21 PM

Beautiful quilt great job

Taughtby Grandma 06-12-2012 01:33 PM

It's really pretty! You've done a good job so far!

moonwolf47 06-12-2012 03:53 PM

Wonderful colors! Love love love it! Great job.

irenecarter 06-12-2012 04:27 PM

beautiful quilt! great colors. better job.

stitcherlady 06-12-2012 04:31 PM

You did a beautiful job. I can't believe that you made your own pattern for your first attempt! You're very talented.

mmonohon 06-12-2012 05:25 PM

Very nice job.

redquilter 06-12-2012 05:31 PM

I can't believe this is not only your first attempt but that you created the pattern yourself. It's beautiful and the colors are wonderful together.

shirleyd 06-12-2012 06:10 PM

That's beautiful! I've looked yearningly at bargello patterns for quite a while and would love to try one but too chicken. It looks hard and complicated. Maybe some day I'll get brave ! :thumbup:

DeniseB 06-12-2012 06:12 PM

I love your quilt. This is on my to do list for someday. Thanks for sharing.

Maria C 06-12-2012 06:33 PM

My favourite colours too and I love it!!!! Spot on.

AZ Cottontail Quilter 06-12-2012 08:06 PM

That is wonderful. I love the interspersing with patterned fabrics -- what a pop it gives!!

thebossbab 06-12-2012 08:40 PM

Very pretty! Great job on your quilt!

rushdoggie 06-12-2012 08:42 PM

wow...this is a spectacular quilt!

slk350 06-12-2012 08:45 PM

That's beautiful , love the colors. A bargello is on my list of to make quilts. Starting to gather fabrics for it now.

Homemother 06-13-2012 02:50 AM

Welcome to the bargello club!!! If more quilters realized how "relatively easy" they are to make, everyone would be making them!!!

I found it easier to fly by the seat of my pants than to follow a pattern. After a few pointers, like you, I designed my own and put it together. The hardest part for me was the SID quilting. Ugg. Designing and piecing the quilt was exciting!!!

BTW: Yours is beautiful!!! Let the awe and envy fly!!!

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

nightquilter 06-14-2012 06:25 PM

Beautiful Bargello .You have every right to be proud. Love the colors.

Originally Posted by Sewnoma (Post 5280233)
I still need to add borders (and batting, backing, and binding...) but I'm just so pleased with it I had to take a picture and share! This is my first try at bargello, the pattern is of my own devising. It'll be twin size when done - it's to be a Christmas gift for someone whose favorite colors are purple and turquoise.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]341267[/ATTACH]


nls 06-14-2012 06:31 PM

Looks good--nice colors!

katkat1946 06-14-2012 06:33 PM

This is so fantastic! Kudos on great colors and a wonderfully flowing design. Someone sure is will be happy!

blondeslave 06-15-2012 06:28 AM

Ooh-yummy quilt! Love the colors.

mighty 06-16-2012 07:11 AM

Really nice job!!!!

Jammin' Jane 09-10-2012 07:07 PM

It looks wonderful! :)

BrendaY 09-10-2012 09:56 PM

I believe this is the most beautiful bargello quilt I've ever seen... Simply stunning!


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