Beginning Bargello
Bargello quilt patterns are incredibly varied, but this one is a great beginning pattern to learn the standard method used to make the unique fabric movement of a bargello quilt. It involves a lot of straight sewing and accurate cutting to produce the beautiful bargello pattern.
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
| Skill Details: | Accurate sewing and cutting various widths of strip-pieced fabrics |
| Requirements: | Quilt Top (50" x 61"): • 1 roll of 2-1/2” strips (NOTE: The jelly roll you choose must have at least 3 strips EACH of 12 shades of solid colors OR prints. You need to create three (3) identical strip sets with each of the 12 fabric shades/prints.) • OR: 1/3 yard each of 12 light to dark solid colors or prints; cut three (3) 2-1/2” strips from each of the 12 colors • 3/4 yard contrasting fabric • 3/4 yard border fabric • 3/4 yard binding fabric (or use left over 2-1/2” strips to make a multi-color binding) Pattern: Bargello Pattern PAT1692 from Missouri Star Quilt Company; we will order PDF digital downloads for each registered student, but we need to know one week prior to class; PDF pattern is $8 in addition to the class fee. OR, you can order the pattern or PDF digital download directly from Missouri Star Quilt Company. NOTE: *Pre-Sewing Requirements* You will need to make three identical strip sets prior to class. Arrange the color order of (12) 2- 1/2” strips from dark to light. Number the strips from 1 – 12 to keep track of the color order. Sew the strips together along the length of the strip (WOF). Make three (3) strip sets following the same color order (1 – 12). When you add a strip, sew it to previous strip starting at the OPPOSITE end as previously sewn strip. The strip set will lay flatter for sub-cutting if you alternate the sewing direction each time you add a strip. (Ask me how I know!!) Be very careful to maintain a 1/4” seam allowance. Don’t cut off selvages yet. You’ll be cutting these off when you create tubes with your strip sets and begin sub-cutting them (we will do these steps IN CLASS). Bring your contrasting fabric with you. Cutting instructions will be provided with your pattern. |
| Instructor: | Barb Rose |
| Instructor Bio: | Barb has been sewing for 50 years (clothing and crafts) and started her quilting journey 14 years ago after retiring from a Computer Paraprofessional job at an elementary school in northern California. She especially enjoys traditional piecing and applique, and is a stickler for matching seams! |
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