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barnbum 01-15-2011 05:38 PM

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I figured scrolling through the 9 pages of the other was a pain... so I'll start this one. I have 17/35 strips together--one strip shy of half way! I see movement!! :-D :-D :-D I'll post some of the photos from the start so progress can be followed. I hope to finish the top, but maybe not with borders, in the next few days.

I'm not feeling an addiction to this pattern just yet. :lol:

The color choices
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Strips together. Can you see the two I switched at the last minute? lol
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Strips all cut up and labeled. 0.75" to 2.5"
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Colors are charted and I'm ready to sew!
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The first two rows--holy moly--thinking I should have gone for a double bed size!!
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Four rows together--it's 3" wide and won't lay flat from all the thread!
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One strip shy of half done! I see MOVEMENT! :-)
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Another angle--kind of. It's now 17" wide. I love how strip #5 blends two sections.
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wolph33 01-15-2011 05:39 PM

wow that is gonna look great

Scrapquilt 01-15-2011 05:43 PM

That is going to be a stunning quilt.

Lakeview Quilting 01-15-2011 05:43 PM

Beautiful!!!!!! Can't wait to see the finished top.....

tealfalcon 01-15-2011 05:44 PM

It's stunning

gellybean402 01-15-2011 05:45 PM

That looks awsome!

mcdaniel023 01-15-2011 05:46 PM

Wow. That is amazing.

PWinston 01-15-2011 05:49 PM

Your quilt is going to be drop dead gorgeous. Fall colors are my favorite but I hate, hate, hate to select fabrics - - I am terrible at it. You did a wonderful job of fabric/color selection. Can't wait to see the finished product.

nativetexan 01-15-2011 05:51 PM

i've just got to make one. great colors!!!! keep going.

dsb38327 01-15-2011 05:55 PM

Mesmerizing. The top of the ribbon looks like glass. I love it and have enjoyed the photos as you are working on it. Your fabric choices are excellent.

bdship 01-15-2011 06:00 PM

Beautiful, wonderful job choosing colors !

Fayelh 01-15-2011 06:02 PM

Looking lovely so far.

intoquilting 01-15-2011 06:04 PM

Great job. My husband keeps telling me that this is one of the prettiest quilts. I bought a book but have not had the guts to try it yet.

hannajo 01-15-2011 06:41 PM

Wow, you could stop right now and still have a gorgeous quilt. Great job!

978gray 01-15-2011 06:48 PM

Wow. That is so near! I love the colors!

sueisallaboutquilts 01-15-2011 06:58 PM

Absolutely beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!

Shelgar 01-15-2011 07:01 PM

I have only done one Bargello quilt top and you put mine to shame. The movement is awesome.

littlehud 01-15-2011 07:03 PM

Wow, that is going to be beautiful. I love your color choice and that pattern. I can't wait to see it done. Great job so far and thanks for sharing.

barnbum 01-15-2011 07:04 PM


Originally Posted by Shelgar
I have only done one Bargello quilt top and you put mine to shame. The movement is awesome.

Oh--never say that!! I bet yours is a treasure!

nursie76 01-15-2011 07:06 PM

Oh man! That is gorgeous! I am continually in awe of your awesome color sense...can I hire you to pick colors for me? ;-)

Your quilt is going to be so awesome! What size will it be when finished?

indycatcarol 01-15-2011 07:07 PM

I bought 4 same sets of 2 1/2" strips from Connecting threads when they had a good sale on them. Had no idea what I was going to make with them at the time but then thought I'd like to do a bargello. I bought this same pattern from the quilt store. But because the strips I bought are all solid, I'm not sure it will work for this pattern. So I've ordered another bargello book that I hope my strips will work for.
Where can I find the "beginning" post on you lovely quilt? Maybe it will give me some inspiration to buy more fabric for a quilt for the pattern.

Pigzrule219 01-15-2011 07:09 PM

Very pretty. Can't wait to see it finished. I have a pattern but haven't got up the nerve to start it yet.

barnbum 01-15-2011 07:10 PM


Originally Posted by nursie76
Oh man! That is gorgeous! I am continually in awe of your awesome color sense...can I hire you to pick colors for me? ;-)

Your quilt is going to be so awesome! What size will it be when finished?

Awww...you are so sweet. What a cool job that would be: color picker! :-D :-D I'd just walk about quilting shops or wander through people's stash choosing colors to quilts I wouldn't have to make! Awesome! What's a good hourly rate to charge? :lol:

The pattern says it'll be 41 x 55, but that's with three borders... I'm not sure if that's what I'll do. Border decisions will require much pondering I'm afraid. :roll:

barnbum 01-15-2011 07:11 PM


Originally Posted by indycatcarol
I bought 4 same sets of 2 1/2" strips from Connecting threads when they had a good sale on them. Had no idea what I was going to make with them at the time but then thought I'd like to do a bargello. I bought this same pattern from the quilt store. But because the strips I bought are all solid, I'm not sure it will work for this pattern. So I've ordered another bargello book that I hope my strips will work for.
Where can I find the "beginning" post on you lovely quilt? Maybe it will give me some inspiration to buy more fabric for a quilt for the pattern.

Well--I'm not sure they'll be very helpful, but here they are. Good luck!

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-81302-1.htm

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-86224-1.htm

hperttula123 01-15-2011 07:29 PM

That is awesome!!!

kajaza 01-15-2011 07:31 PM

So cool! Thanks for showing your progress!!

timepasser 01-15-2011 07:49 PM

love it,

Marlys 01-15-2011 07:57 PM


Originally Posted by nursie76
Oh man! That is gorgeous! I am continually in awe of your awesome color sense...can I hire you to pick colors for me? ;-)

Your quilt is going to be so awesome! What size will it be when finished?

I agree - gorgeous! And please come to my house & help pick fabric too!!!

cctx. 01-15-2011 07:59 PM

It's going to be Beautiful....! You can see it the already.

craftyone27 01-15-2011 08:03 PM

Karla, that is just gorgeous!! I can't wait to see the finished project!!

tuesy 01-15-2011 08:05 PM

The colors are gorgeous!! This is so pretty!! I've yet to make one..

gaigai 01-15-2011 08:28 PM

Ooh! I love, love, love it!

BluegrassGurl 01-15-2011 08:35 PM

Truly beautiful! Love the color choices. One day I will get up the nerve to try one. Thanks so much for posting all the pics and sharing your work in progress. Can't wait to see the end product.

Crlyn 01-15-2011 08:56 PM

Ohhh yes, it's coming together beautifully, can't wait to see it finished! Colours are glorious, well done! :D

trisha 01-15-2011 08:57 PM

I'm jealous!!! Beautiful!!!

Somebunny 01-15-2011 09:05 PM

That is so beautiful and inspiring!

MZStitch 01-15-2011 09:08 PM

Wow, I'm speechless. Looking in order at your pictures I couldn't even imagine how it was going to look, and then moving down to see your piece partially done I fell in love with it. Your colors are just beauitful. I wish I had your eye for color.

Jim's Gem 01-15-2011 09:42 PM

Looking mighty beautiful Karla!!!

Cyn 01-15-2011 11:10 PM

Beautiful colors and job!

smockingRN 01-15-2011 11:27 PM

That is so beautiful! I love the colors you have chosen. I got this pattern but have not made it...You are giving me inspiration! Thanks for sharing,
Karen in La.


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