Happy Friday, quilters! I have a personal quilt to show off this week. I made this pretty bargello from the pattern "The Restless Wind" by Quilting Jays on etsy. This might be the first time I've ever followed a pattern exactly (well, minus the border) in my entire quilting life!
The pattern called for 18 different shades of fabric and I knew that I wanted a color range from maroon through dark green. I owe many thanks to my local quilt shop owner who helped me choose and arrange the colors.
Like most bargellos The pattern calls for sewing strip sets and then cutting slices off of them in various widths. The pattern was very easy to follow with several handy charts and once I got going it came together very quickly.
I had to quilt it with curving lines following the illusion of curves in the top. I thought this was going to be really difficult but it actually wasn't. I free motioned it on my mid-arm machine using color matching thread.
Needless to say, I'm thrilled with how this quilt came out and I can't wait to gift it!
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Wow! Impressive.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous quilt. I can't believe you're going to give it away. I'm tempted to order the pattern, but I already have more patterns than I'll ever make (and more fabric than I'll ever use).
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Wow!! Your Bargello is so beautiful! Well done. I get it about not following patterns faithfully. You did a nice job of following this time.
ReplyDeleteOh that is a beauty! Lucky are the ones who receive it!
ReplyDeleteWOWZER!!! That is a stunner!!! and the quilting - it just completes that whole look - great job !!!
ReplyDeleteGreat work. Love the illusion created by bargello. This is a particularly fetching rendition.
ReplyDeleteSo, so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis bargello has got to be the prettiest one I've ever seen. I love the colors & especially how you've made it in "sections" and not just one all over bargello pattern. It's truly a beautiful work of art. Thanks for sharing it with us. The recipient will cherish it forever!
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Oh, I really love that quilt! The colors are just beautiful. I admire your ability. I would never have the patience. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThose colors are terrific and I love the design. Such a pretty quilt.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love it. It is beautiful. I would never have the patience. Thanks so much for sharing it with us.
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