Bargello colors FINALLY!!
#21
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Another thing I see which kind of looks off to me is the 10th fabric from the right...the pink/yellowy one...looks like it needs to be moved next to the lilac/purple one. It just doesn't seem to be playing nice with the 2 on either side of it. I really like zinger fabrics in my quilts. The yellow in that piece of fabric is just crying out for a friend with some yellow in it.
Another board member made the same quilt http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...o-t196694.html
I looked up Surf Song Bargello quilt images using Yahoo. Those quilts are gorgeous. Seems like almost any variations of fabrics makes into a gorgeous quilt with this pattern. Can't wait to see how yours turns out.
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You have a large gap between 3 & 4 jumping from a light to a dark. I agree with the two very lights. 15-17, you may depending on the final size of the bargello rectangle, the colors might become muddy because of the numerous colors. 21 also has a lot of what appears to be grayish tones. I have mostly worked with the smaller segments (1" x 0.5"") of Eileen's quilts. Before you cut, you may want to sew a test strip and either take a picture changing the colors to black & white or scan the fabric in black & white color mode. Good Luck!!!
#24
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I've made 2 bargellos- you have done a great job picking your fabrics. While I agree on how your 2 lightest and 2 darks read,this, if the placement is right give you a "whitecap" effect and the 2 darkest can give the deeper water effect. I do agree you may have some issues with 15-17 #16 may play better moved to the greens, but a monitor view can be inaccurate so you will make the right placement. Take your time, stay very organized, some system of labeling is crucial, as is starching, starching, starching :-) enjoy the process! Looking forward to your pictures.
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Love your color combination. Make a small sample to begin with. If there is a problem with either the two apparent ight ones or the two dark ones on the right end it will show up before you get too far into the project. However, it appears that your selections, as you show them, are lovely and will make a stunning quilt. Keep us posted.
#28
Beautiful fabric! I have made two Surf Songs, and I think these fabrics will look really good. Remember that fabric doesn't always photograph exactly as you see it...or at least it doesn't when I use my camera. (My purple can often turn out sort of blue from my camera....) Meaning your two darks and two whites may very well be just different enough...
I just selected fabric for my 5th bargello. I am feeling quite brave, as I am not following a pattern. I am just jumping in. I made a earthtone wall hanging bargello in January and now feel that I need a bedspread to match it. The wall hanging also didn't have a pattern, but it was small enough I was prepared to not beat myself up if I goofed it all up. Not so generous with a bed sized project.
So, start cutting the strips and go for it. Are you making the wall hanging size or the bed size??
Dina
I just selected fabric for my 5th bargello. I am feeling quite brave, as I am not following a pattern. I am just jumping in. I made a earthtone wall hanging bargello in January and now feel that I need a bedspread to match it. The wall hanging also didn't have a pattern, but it was small enough I was prepared to not beat myself up if I goofed it all up. Not so generous with a bed sized project.
So, start cutting the strips and go for it. Are you making the wall hanging size or the bed size??
Dina
#29
what timing..i just spent the afternoon looking for bargello...but the websites dont hand hold....im looking at the diamonds bargello...i think b/c its the pink brown that i want to try...your pallette is beautiful, i hope you share the finished product...if anyone has any advice on how to start one of these, im interested...thanks....
Dina
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...t-t235168.html
#30
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Beautiful fabric! I have made two Surf Songs, and I think these fabrics will look really good. Remember that fabric doesn't always photograph exactly as you see it...or at least it doesn't when I use my camera. (My purple can often turn out sort of blue from my camera....) Meaning your two darks and two whites may very well be just different enough...
I just selected fabric for my 5th bargello. I am feeling quite brave, as I am not following a pattern. I am just jumping in. I made a earthtone wall hanging bargello in January and now feel that I need a bedspread to match it. The wall hanging also didn't have a pattern, but it was small enough I was prepared to not beat myself up if I goofed it all up. Not so generous with a bed sized project.
So, start cutting the strips and go for it. Are you making the wall hanging size or the bed size??
Dina
I just selected fabric for my 5th bargello. I am feeling quite brave, as I am not following a pattern. I am just jumping in. I made a earthtone wall hanging bargello in January and now feel that I need a bedspread to match it. The wall hanging also didn't have a pattern, but it was small enough I was prepared to not beat myself up if I goofed it all up. Not so generous with a bed sized project.
So, start cutting the strips and go for it. Are you making the wall hanging size or the bed size??
Dina
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