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    Old 02-17-2013, 10:42 AM
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    Originally Posted by quiltmom04
    I've down several Bargello quilts. The first one I did, I SID - bad, terrible idea - it didn't look bad, but all the turning was a nightmare! So now, I FMQ, usually treating several similar colors/rows as one. I'll choose a color that would look good on those several rows and then do some sort of design, whether its a feather, or just meandering, across those rows. Then I change thread as the colors change. I've drawn on this pink ribbon Bargello to sort of illustrate what I mean. Sorry it's on it's side - don't know what happened!
    I think you nailed what to do perfectly! I have wanted to try one and now I am closer to doing it since I've seen how you did the quilting. Thank you for sharing, but then that's what this wonderful group of quilters does!
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    Old 02-17-2013, 11:05 AM
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    Beautiful! Congrats on a job well done. Can't help with quilting suggestions, tho it sounds like you have already received great ideas.
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    Old 02-17-2013, 03:31 PM
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    Originally Posted by CarolH
    Just finished the top of a bargello, I would now like some ideas as to how to quilt the top, any suggestions will be greatfully received.

    thanx in advanced
    When I did the Swish pattern, my quilter followed the waves. did a great job
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    Old 02-17-2013, 04:42 PM
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    That is so beautiful!!! Love the colors and the pattern....sorry, no suggestions on the quilting...
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    Old 02-17-2013, 05:08 PM
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    Fantastic!
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    Old 02-17-2013, 05:42 PM
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    WOW! beautiful work.
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    Old 02-17-2013, 07:03 PM
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    Can't help with quilting but just wanted to say your quilt is spectacular.
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    Old 02-17-2013, 08:00 PM
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    Great job on fabric selection!
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    Old 02-17-2013, 09:23 PM
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    Ahhhhh i love your quilt. It is amazing. Sorry can't help with the quilting as i am still learning mine but just wanted to compliment your beautiful work...This pattern is definitely in my bucket list (that is over flowing....lol)
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    Old 02-17-2013, 09:34 PM
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    What a beautiful quilt. Definitely an heirloom!
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