My First Bargello
 

I just love the movement of Bargello quilts and decided to try one out. Kept it small (42" x50") but looking forward to trying a larger one next time. Like others, I quilted along the diagonal to emphasize the wave - one of these days I will master sewing in straight, even lines, but even with my terrible sewing skills, I think this one looks pretty cool.

Some tips I learned - I made the mistake of cheaping out on the fabric and while the end result looks good, it was terrible to work with. Never again. How you press the seams really matters for getting good corners. That always the case, but there are just so many in these quilts! Also, I am glad I followed the advice to pin and pin some more.

This is a beautiful and colorful quilt. The waves flow right along just as they should. Don't be so hard on yourself it was your first try. I for one love it. Thanks for sharing.

Really nice! Can't wait to see your next one!

Oh you are way ahead of me. i've yet to make one. i have lots of batiks and your wonderful quilt gives me ideas! lovely!

Very pretty and colorful. Great job.

Pretty cool indeed! Love the fabric colors even though you didn't particularly like the quality of them. Great quilting!

That looks wonderful! Great jobhttps://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images...es/thumbup.png

That looks great! I love the cheerful colors you chose.

That looks great! I love the cheerful colors you chose.

Very pretty! Looks like a tropical paradise.

You did a great job. It looks very nice and pretty for your first. I have not tried one as of this time.

I love the rainbow effect and your quilting is just fine. I, too, have never attempted one. All those slivers of fabric scare me.

Tropical vibe
 

You’ve made a crazy fun vibe quilt! It makes me think of the Caribbean and fresh fruit! I’m familiar with the fabric you chose, I just saw some yesterday and the quality isn’t there but it’s so pretty. Your comments confirmed my concern. Thank you for sharing that!!

But hey you made a Bargello and it is very very beautiful!!!!! I made one but I had a ton of help! You should be very proud and your quilting is perfect! I hope you make a bigger one! Great job! 👏

thank you for sharing :)

Love the colours of your bargello! and Welcome to the Board!

Welcome to the board. Your bargello looks wonderful.

Very pretty quilt! Love your color choices. You did a great job. Pattern is on my bucket list.

Awesome job...especially being your first one! I agree that your choice of colors are great and such a cheerful quilt. Great job and thank you for sharing your helpful tips.

Beautiful quilt. Reminds me of a rainbow with all of the colors. So nicely done

That looks great. I got addicted to making Bargello quilts, so be warned, you might too. Once you get used to the procedure, it really isn't hard, and everyone thinks you are a better quilter than you are. Promise! And you look like you are already a great quilter, so it should be clear sailing ahead.

Dina

First off, welcome to the quilting board. I love the fun colors in your quilt. You did a great job.

I'm not sure what makes you think you have terrible sewing skills because it looks perfect to me. Your seams appear to match just perfectly, Everything looks even and straight and your quilting is perfect too. You'll be doing some great things for sure. Great job on a very pretty quilt.

By looking at that pix, I don't think you have any terrible quilting skills - quite the opposite.

Beautiful work! The colors are so happy and the binding looks lovely.

A beautiful whosh of color! The quilt is a lovely adventure.