Free Bargello design program
02-02-2017, 07:48 AM
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Free Bargello design program
My son fixed me up with a free Bargello design program when he was home for Christmas. It has been fun and challenging. I am not really good at computers and I switched from a Mac to a PC at the same time. Lots of new stuff to learn!!
But I did figure out a Bargello I liked. I have designed Bargellos before, but then I just sort of made them up as I went. This time I just created what I wanted and then punched, print instructions. Pretty neat, though I did learn a few things I will do differently....like not so many small pieces next time.
Anyway, here is where to find the design program if you are interested. I had never used any kind of a design program before so it took a lot of playing for me to figure anything out. But if I can, anyone can.
http://www.dgp.toronto.edu/~mcoahran/BargelloSketcher/
Here is the first 1/4 of the Bargello I designed. I have a LONG way to go, but I was ready for a challenge, and this one sure is. I like it so far, and I sure hope I Love it when it is done...
Dina
But I did figure out a Bargello I liked. I have designed Bargellos before, but then I just sort of made them up as I went. This time I just created what I wanted and then punched, print instructions. Pretty neat, though I did learn a few things I will do differently....like not so many small pieces next time.
Anyway, here is where to find the design program if you are interested. I had never used any kind of a design program before so it took a lot of playing for me to figure anything out. But if I can, anyone can.
http://www.dgp.toronto.edu/~mcoahran/BargelloSketcher/
Here is the first 1/4 of the Bargello I designed. I have a LONG way to go, but I was ready for a challenge, and this one sure is.
I like it so far, and I sure hope I Love it when it is done...Dina
02-02-2017, 07:51 AM
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Your quilt looks great so far! I love bargellos, they're my favorite quilt to make. I hope you'll post pics when you're done!
I tried playing with that software before but it didn't want to load properly for me, I think my operating system was too new for them at that time. That was a year or so ago, though - maybe they've updated it since. Thanks for the link - I'll try it again. My laptop is "old", now!
I tried playing with that software before but it didn't want to load properly for me, I think my operating system was too new for them at that time. That was a year or so ago, though - maybe they've updated it since. Thanks for the link - I'll try it again. My laptop is "old", now!
02-03-2017, 06:36 AM
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I used that program to layout my 1st and only bargello (so far). It has it pros and cons but it helped me in picking out the correct shades of fabrics as well as the actual colors. I was able to import the fabrics I wanted to use so that was a huge benefit for me. Looks like you're on your way to great looking quilt. Can't wait to see if finish. Please show us your ending results!!!!!!
02-03-2017, 04:27 PM
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That is a lovely quilt/I download the software and have been playing with it. Does anyone here know of any other
free software? I am just getting into designing my own blocks. I don't know any thing about this kind of software
and I know EQ7 is way over my head and budget right now. thank you
free software? I am just getting into designing my own blocks. I don't know any thing about this kind of software
and I know EQ7 is way over my head and budget right now. thank you
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