Good morning Cuties! I wanted to show you this because it is a quilt I have been wanting to make. I realize I seem to show a lot of quilts but this one seemed to come out so well, even I am surprised. -lol- You start with 20 colors and make strip sets, that you then subcut into various widths. When I asked our QOV leader if we had 20 different fabrics she said certainly and gladly provided them to me. Although, she did think I was crazy and told me so-lol-for attempting this. She said another quilter tried it years ago and it took her years to complete. Well I agree at times I might seem crazyšš but by sticking with it, I made it in less than a week. I did have to number and lay everything out as I cut so it didnāt get confusing. I also was uncertain of my placement of colors as I didnāt know which order was best. I will show the strip set that I made 4 of for this size of 57x73. I will also have to get a dark blue fabric, to add a 4 inch border all around, to bring it up to size we give.
I made this from a book by Eileen Wright, called More Twist and Turn Bargello Quilts. This particular pattern is Misty Morning. Although I understood the concept of Bargelloās and have made runners before, I really desired to make this in red, white and blue because it looks like itās waving. I also think it would be gorgeous in blues like a waterfall. So many possibilities! By the way, I sent our leader a picture of this top and she exclaimed āOh my wordā¦how BEAUTIFUL!!!!ā She also said how can I give someone something this beautiful after Iāve made it!? The veterans receiving it have given us something much more precious, so itās easy for me and wish I could do more. I hope you feel my excitement at trying something new and still enjoy my quilt shows-lol Have a blessed day my Cutiesā¤ļøToogie
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184041781Wowzer! Quite impressive especially knowing you did it in a week!
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40397The graphic design of this quilt really kept me intrigued with it for quite a while. I can see where having a system to keep track of it all is a "must do" to get such a brilliant creation! Love it!
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by toogie
edited 18 Sep 2022
Iām glad you like it. Itās finished except for the binding. Iām anxious to see how the quilter quilted it. I am supposed to get it Thursday if my back is better to go pick it up.
33641Another great quilt. It is one on my bucket list. One day.
Happy Stitching Brenda Lea G
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by toogie
edited 12 Sep 2022
Thank you Brenda. I say go for it! If you can read a graph the rest is easy, not as hard as you might think. Did you look below? I added a border.
9792Bargello quilts are so mesmerizing. Your top is wonderful!!!
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52686I was thinking Bargello before I finished reading about this. Boy it really fools the eye too--yes looks like it is waving in the wind. Beautiful with beautiful colors.
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18482You are too good. Amazing work
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by toogie
21 Jul 2022
Thank you Anita. Some people are good to come up with these patterns and thank goodness, if I can't figure it out by looking at the picture, I can still read and follow a pattern. Did you see the pictures I added below? I put the border on after getting enough of the dark blue fabric, so now I have made two of these quilts, but just alike.
113904Omg Toogie...this is stunning!
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by toogie
edited 19 Jul 2022
Thank you Vicki, I have since then but a border on it and made a second just like it, look below.
261163Absolutely gorgeous! It must have taken forever to make this.
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by toogie
edited 19 Jul 2022
You would find it hard to believe if I told you 4 days, so Iām not saying-lol Thanks
My group was speechless to see I made 5 (60x80) quilt tops since our last meeting. We meet every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. Our last meeting was June 23 and we met July 14, so a 3 week span.
1840Here were my 5 strips sets I made, but I only used 4 for each quilt top. Twenty different color strips arranged the same order in each set.
First one with border added
Second one on top queen bed
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109780Beautiful. It reminds me of a flag waving in the wind. The placement is perfect. I have been wanting to make a similar quilt, at this time I am chicken.
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by toogie
19 Jul 2022
I just finished a second one yesterday. I had to make it exactly like this one because I had already made one strip set. The pattern said to make 5 (20 strips) sets. It only took 4 so instead of ripping out or wasting, I made 3 more sets for a second one. Once you learn the process and reading the graphs, itās really very easy. Donāt be scared. I was mostly concerned with color placement because I wasnāt sure how they would fall in the design. Each set has to be in the same order as the first before you start cutting again.
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96266Turned out beautifully done. You amaze me with how you choose colors and patterns.
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by toogie
29 Jun 2022
I wasnāt sure at all about placement so I guess I just lucked up, because I was amazed myself-lol thanks
18140Beautiful!!Your red, white and blue is perfect for a QOV. You should try an all blue, I did one with blue batiks because I wanted a quilt that looks like Lake Michigan. They are amazing to see the design emerging, aren't they?
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by toogie
29 Jun 2022
Exciting yes! I love Bargello or some of them, at least. Would love to see yours. Thanks
8230Oh, Toogie...this is gorgeous...and that does not do it justice. The recipient will be overwhelmed to receive this...
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by toogie
29 Jun 2022
Thank you K, Iām not sure who it will go to but I hope I can be there to see it presented.
318433OMG this is amazing!! It is beautiful .... Great work ! Anyone would be lucky to get this quilt. I think the waterfall version would be stunning also!
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by toogie
28 Jun 2022
I do and I just wish I had the blues! The fabric blues, not the blues-lol- you know what I mean. Thanks, Iām glad you like it.
111376Hi Carolyn, ooh! this is absolutely stunning. I'd love to keep this one, but I know your passion for the QOV's and I bet there will be lots of broken hearts when there is more than one veteran who might want this. Stunning work, once again. Love Chri
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by toogie
28 Jun 2022
Hi Chris, I am assuming youāre speaking to me, Toogie. Lol- My leader said as much too, how could I give away? I know I can always make another if I do desire. I like the challenge of trying something different. Thanks for looking, commenting. I hope you are getting the help with your mum, you so desperately need. ā¤ļøToogie
by pennifold
29 Jun 2022
Yes, of course I am speaking to you he,he he!!!! Sorry I was replying to Carolyn on another post and had her name on my mind, sorry for putting the wrong name in. Love Chris
P.S. I've sent you a PM
23449690091899So beautiful. Will look super when the border is added. hugs
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by toogie
27 Jun 2022
I talked to Sharon today and she is getting my border fabric ready for me. Thank you
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109774Oh my goodness, it is stunning! Kudos to you for attempting this in spite of being told you were crazy to try it. Keep being crazy, please.
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169064Honestly, I thought I was looking at crochet! This is absolutely gorgeous. Great job and I love your Veteran sentiments. Truly honorable.
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by toogie
27 Jun 2022
Great to see you comment! Iām glad you like it but had to laugh when you thought it was crochet. I have seen crochet thinking it was quilting so we are even. You can now laugh at meš Thanks for looking
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