Originally Posted by Rachelcb80

Definitely! :)

I can't wait to see your finished one! I know it's become a total pain in the rear for you but it's going to be worth it when you have a gorgeous finished project!

Originally Posted by Rachelcb80

I used a few batiks in this one and actually that was my first time working with batiks. I'm not totally decided if I like working with them, but they're so pretty I'm sure I'll use them again, many times, down the road. I bet a bargello made totally with batiks would be gorgeous. Make sure and post pics when you finish yours!

Originally Posted by Eddie

Rachel, that is just over the top beautiful. I think you did a perfect job on it, and the colors are wonderful. I'm so glad I was able to be a bad influence on you. :D

And I like the idea of the "Blame Eddie Club". I know my wife and daughters would want to join! They already have their own chapter here! :D :D :D

Originally Posted by Sheila Elaine

Rachel, your bargello is simply breathtaking. Take a bow on this one & stepping out of the box was scary at first, right? However, you did it, you learned & I don't see one mistake from where I sit. Will anyone in particular the recipient of this beauty, or will it be yours?

Originally Posted by BKinCO

I wasn't a fan at all of batiks til I just made this quilt I'm working on. It is all batiks and I am so in love with them now. I get it. I get why everyone loves them. And you're right ~ an all batik bargello would be gorgeous. Let's get Eddie to do it!

Originally Posted by Rachelcb80

I used a few batiks in this one and actually that was my first time working with batiks. I'm not totally decided if I like working with them, but they're so pretty I'm sure I'll use them again, many times, down the road. I bet a bargello made totally with batiks would be gorgeous. Make sure and post pics when you finish yours!

Originally Posted by dbarbey

That is stunning! I love it. You have inspired me to give that pattern a try. Thanks for sharing.

Originally Posted by cmapco837

I think the colors are perfect. What is the name of the book that is something I'm going to do myself this year I did a color splash and it was fun.

Originally Posted by Rachelcb80

I blame Eddie for getting me started on this one. Last month he posted that beautiful bargello Surf Song. I just had to order the book and try one myself. They're a lot of fun and I imagine I'll make more in the future. I have some regrets on my fabric choices but I know better now about what I'm looking for so the next one should flow a little nicer. Still having some trouble with wavy borders, and these borders needed mitered corners so there was another challenge, but in the end it wasn't a total disaster so I consider it a success. :)

I challenged myself to do more free motion than a meandering stipple so on the main part I did vines with leaves. The small border has a lace like pattern and the outside has a simple string of flowers. I'm proud that I made myself step out of my "safe zone" and try something different. Sorry about the flash on that picture. My pictures were coming out with a weird blue hue so I used the flash. I didn't remember until I was back inside that I had my white balance set on "inside". :roll:

On to the next project!