For some reason, the Bargello quilt seemed to be a lot more work than the Scrappy Trips.
It took a lot of organising to make those long panels with 47 strips in each; I tried really hard to get the seam allowances to nest together (and failed). I tried to use 47 different fabrics in each panel, and not have them near the same fabric in adjoining panels (and failed). I tried really hard not to make a mistake and sew anything wrong (and failed). The last panel was sewn on upside down, so the squares went up for two panels, instead of up and down. I tried to like that effect, (and failed), then got a cup of coffee and the seam ripper and took it apart. So now that seam is sewn correctly, and the centre is in one piece, on the design wall. I think I've got the border fabrics chosen, I'm just waiting to see if I cut them wrong, or sew them badly. I seem to have messed up a lot on this quilt.
I was brave and used a few batiks in the mix, and it's something I will do again. The wild patterns and colours really bring the other fabrics to life.
I made an executive decision and packed away all the remaining strips so that I could finish a few of the projects that have stalled.
These cheddar and blue blocks are next in line to go on the design wall; I was going to make 42, but 30 will be enough.
Then I'll tackle the red nine-patches and make my version of Bonnie's Sisters 9-patch.
Before I do any of that I'm going to cut some leader-ender pieces that I like; I'm not going to make more nine-patches if I can help it!
It's gorgeous! I'm not into making long panels and like you, I'd probably make some mistakes along the way. I have plans to make this quilt eventually but will piece it in blocks like the scrappy trips. That's much easier for me.
ReplyDeleteIt may have been the source of a lot of problems, but it is a beautiful quilt in the end! I love your blue and cheddar blocks and look forward to seeing them made into a quilt.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt top. Looking forward to seeing what you do with the cheddar and blue.
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful quilt, how wonderful you could make it with fabric you want to get rid of! Love the cheddar and blue too. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteLove the cheddar with the blue and white four patches. Bargello is trickier in some ways, but I liked the fact that I didn't have to spend hours rearranging blocks, like I did for Scrappy trips. Some of my fabrics were touching too, but you couldn't see them once it was finished!
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