Recently I went with a group of fellow quilters to a weekend retreat where we sewed all day! This is one of the projects I worked on. This 2 fabric bargello was fun to do. The hardest part was the cutting . You need to label every strip so you can keep it in order. This pattern uses a gradated fabric and a focus print. I used Gelato gradations, but Caryl Bryer Fallert Gradations work beautifully too.
You sew the focus fabric and the gradated into a tube and then cut your strips.
strips cut and labeled |
All strips sewn together |
This is the focus fabric that I used. It's by Robert Kaufman and has this cool border on one edge. I fussy cut it and added it to the black outer border.
The quilting design is Modern Eccentric done in a yellow/orange thread.
This was so much fun. I warn you it is addictive! I had to do another.
Another finish from the retreat was this jelly roll quilt.
Cool Waterdrop quilt pattern.
Now I have several bindings to do, plus, I am already thinking of another bargello quilt!
What a brilliant idea to use gradated fabric!! Now I want to make one too!
ReplyDeleteDid you applique the fussy cut focus fabric onto the border fabric?
Deletewhere can I get the pattern would love to try it
ReplyDeletefor the Bargello quilt please
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