This bargello pattern required me to choose 20 different fabrics….now that was a challenge. They had to transition from a light to a dark value. They could be all in one colour family or several. I choose to start with a creamy white, transition to gold, green and then finally blue. Here are all the fabrics that I started with:
To make a king size quilt I needed to cut 9 strips from each fabric giving me a total of 180 strips total. I can’t remember how long it took me to iron all 20 pieces of fabric and then make the cuts but it was several hours. Bargello’s are great quilts for first time quilters since it involves just cutting and sewing strips together….no fancy cutting, corners or piecing.
When it came time to baste the quilt (holding the top, batting and quilt back together), I needed over 1200 safety pins and it took me a couple of days and several bloody, blistered fingers.
And finally it took me a couple of weekends to do the decorative quilting and adding the binding. The finished quilt is so big that Don had to stand on a ladder so that I could take these pictures.
Life In The Dog House 
WOW!!
That is very lovely..& looks like a lot of work!!
but you’ve created an heirloom!.
Give yourself a pat on the back..a job so well done!
Yeah Debbie! My Quilt Queen, you did it and it is spectacular, again. The colours worked so well – and of course you know I love the colours. As always, I’m looking forward to your next project…..
WOW!! That is a beautiful quilt! I can’t imagine the work it took.
This is amazing!!!! I don’t know where you find the time! Absolutely gorgeous!!!!!! Loved to read about how it all began too!
I was so surprised to read that these are great quilts for beginners to make; gave me confidence to make one… Maybe more! Your quilt is gorgeous!
Do you have a source for this pattern, It’s beautiful work
I got it at a local quilt shop. You can also buy it directly from the designer:
http://www.christimmins.com/online-shop/shop.browse/6.html
Where did you get your pattern. Love your quilt! Stunning!
I got it at a local quilt shop. You can also buy it directly from the designer:
http://www.christimmins.com/online-shop/shop.browse/6.html
Do you know where I can buy the pattern for
Lightning Strikes
This is the website of the lady who created the pattern. http://www.christimmins.com
Absolutely beautiful quilt would love to order that pattern to try.
Do you sell the pattern lightening strikes
I am just a quilter not a store owner
I would love to purchase this pattern. Is it for sale? Please email me where I can buy the pattern cdb1949@yahoo.com
Hi Connie if you look through the previous comments on this quilt you will find all the info. If you still need help, just post another comment
This definately does not look like something a beginner can tackle!! Where can I purchase this pattern?
Thank you and Happy New Year’s
It is actually very simple. You just cut strips, sew them together,cut them up and then sew them back together again. If you look in the earlier comments you will find all the info about the pattern
Where can we find the pattern?
Hi Marti, if you look through the previous comments on this page you will find all the info. If you still need help, just post another comment
Será que este esquema também se poderá aplicar a um painel com tampinhas de garrafas de água em vários tons? Gostava de fazer a experiência.
Qualquer informação, façam favor de comunicarem comigo para o meu e-mail.
Agradeço muito.
WOOW!!!
Color’s are beautiful 😍😍