Often when I am choosing the fabrics for a quilt I have a difficult time limiting my choice to one color variation. I liked this design so much that I made two versions- The pink version is owned by my sister in law and the blue was used to help in a fund raiser for my son's Boy Scouts group. So which do you like the better - pink or blue? I still can't decide- Pink???
Blue?????
Recently my husband Bruce, was writing an article for an astronomical journal- He used this Long and Winding road quilt to illustrate the slight variations of an Eclipse Saros cycle. The length of the 18 year cycle is slightly variable,stretching in some places and compressing in others.
There are so many beautiful bargello designs- Some designers you might want to check out include Chris Timmins of Australia who has some marvelous Twisted Bargello patterns and Derek Lockwood of the USA. Derek's patterns are gorgeous too- I have not made any of his yet but, I do own a couple of his wonderful creations.
Another designer is Heidi K. Farmer, who designed an absolutely stunning Bargello heart pattern that I made as a wedding gift for a dear friend a few years ago.
Amy of Amy's Creative side is hosting her Spring Blogger's Festival. There are many stunning quilts to view and interesting quilt stories to read.
I hope you enjoyed reading about bargello quilts and will return again.
Enjoy the Festival
Regards,
Anna
24 comments:
Bargello scare the you know what out of me I have had a book of instructions for 8 years and I am so afraid to attempt it.
your quilt is beautiful!
Love your pink bargelo quilt...
design is beautiful.
Wow, Just amazing!! They look so tricky. It's wonderful seeing them in two colourway but I can't decide which I like better. I like that your husband used the quilt to illustrate a scientific paper. Thanks for sharing this with us.
I have made one bargello quilt, and swore that I'd never do another. So to see that you've done 3 at least is just amazing.
I find bargellos to be completely mesmerizing. I will just stare at them trying to figure out how such a complex design is possible. These are no different. Hats off to you. Such and endeavor takes mad skillz!
lovely quilts, all of them! great work!
Kristina
www.priscillacraft.blogspot.com
lovely quilt..I keep saying I will make one some day; it hasn't got here yet....lol
Simply Gorgeous and mesmerizing pattern..WOW!
Simply Gorgeous and mesmerizing pattern..WOW!
Beautiful! I love it!!!
wow so beautiful!!!! LOVE the pink one!!!!
It's a tough call, but I think -- PINK!
My favorite of the colors is blue since in this case it is calming and and seems like waves to me.
the pink bargello is gorgeous and thank you for providing sources. I enjoyed your entry.
Gosh, you are so clever, you know, Anna.
Those are all gorgeous!!!! But I must say seeing kitty peeking out from the quilt in your header absolutely stole my heart!!!
Your quilts are sooooooooooooooooooooo amazing!!!
Your quilts are stunning. There is so much work involved. Love seeing the colour variations.
Those bargello quilts are simply amazing. I think I like the blue best. I'm like you -- I have to try out multiple color and fabric combinations when I come upon a pattern I like. One just isn't enough. Beautiful work.
xo -E
I just adore the effect created by patchworking a Bargello design.... the effect is truly incredible! Love both the colour-ways!
Hugs xxx
Wow--your quilts are beautiful! My mom has done a few bargello quilts. I think I will have to try one! Thanks for sharing.
These are absolutely gorgeous! You do beautiful work! :)
Your bargello quilt is wonderful. It makes me a little dizzy, though. I want to do a heart bargello. I have the pattern, just not the guts!
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