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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!


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