My first attempt at bargello (work in progress)
 

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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Sew pretty! Neat colors for a bargello! :)

Wow! That is stunning! I didn't know that purple & turquoise were my favorite colors, but after seeing this beauty, come to find out, they are! So you can send it to me before Xmas... LOL! I can't believe you made this pattern up! I'm impressed! Maybe you could do a tutorial on it? That would be awesome!

Wow it awesome,hope my first attempt goes like that.

Looking great! I like your colors

That is gorgeous! I love the color combo you used. They have a really nice flow.

I'd be proud of that one too. I haven't tried this yet!

wow! you sure did a terrific job. and that it is your first attempt- very nice, indeed.

Beautiful! I have wanted to do a bargello for a long time now....just a little frightened.

It's beautiful and I bet it will be loved.

it is beautiful!...you did a wonderful job!

So pretty, love your design!

that is really pretty. the colors work great together

Looking good! Way to go:thumbup:

I like purple and turquoise. :) It looks great. I had a lot of fun with making my bargello.

Beautiful! Love your color choice. I've been afraid to attempt the pattern. Inspirational.

Very pretty! I love to make Bargello too.

Way to go! That's a real eye catcher! Nice work, nice colors!

Very pretty.

Great job. Your colors are perfect. Please post when you are finished.

You have done really well. Its surprising this is your first attempt... and you made up your own pattern ! Fabulous colors . Its going to be loved!

I read two books before I started - Twist and Turn Bargello Quilts by Eileen Wright, and Bargello Quilts by Marge Edie - I recommend both! Once I had all my long strips put together I sliced them into strips in widths varying from 4.25 - 1.5...sort of just at random, although I knew I wanted 3 "peaks" so I had just three of the 1.5 inch strips. Then I just played with them on my design wall until they made me happy! I do a lot of my projects this way - lots of research up front and then I fly by the seat of my pants!

I wish I had made more of the narrower strips because I think that would have given it more "motion", but overall pretty happy with my first try. :) I think I might do another one in pinks and whites, for my neice. (This one is for my mom.)

Ditto. Ditto. BrendaK

Beautiful and great job.:thumbup:

lookin' good and colors are very nice

Very pretty quilt. x

Absolutely gorgeous. Colours are beautiful

Be very proud! I really like the design and the colors.

Beautiful! If I tell you my favorite colors are purple and turquoise, would you send it to me?

The colors are so serene together, what a lot of painstaking work, but it is turning out beautifully! An original pattern too.

That would be me!!! That is lovely. Great job!

Looking good girl.

Kudos to you for making a bargello. I have yet to muster the courage to attempt one. Love your color and fabric choices. I think it will be well loved. Thanks for sharing.

oh I love the colors! Great job! 1st one? Your design? Awesome! I haven't tried one yet, on my bucket list.

Purple and turquoise is a great combination. I love it. Your quilt is lovely. Thanks for sharing.

Very nice! Aren't they fun to do???? I have done 2 now, and plan to do more. They look so much harder than they really are.

very nice, thats on my to do list

well now...you did darn good for your first bargello....very lovely fabric choices as well!

I love purple and turquoise, should i send you my address????????? It is gorgeous

Very pretty, thanks for sharing.