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by toogie 27 Jun 2022 ( edited Sep 25'22 14:29 )
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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 crazy🙄😉 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 didn’t get confusing. I also was uncertain of my placement of colors as I didn’t 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 Bargello’s and have made runners before, I really desired to make this in red, white and blue because it looks like it’s 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 “Oh my word…how BEAUTIFUL!!!!” She also said how can I give someone something this beautiful after I’ve made it!? The veterans receiving it have given us something much more precious, so it’s 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 Cuties❤️Toogie

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Comments (30)
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by sharonleekesner 27 Jun 2022
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Honestly, 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! I’m 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 me😂 Thanks for looking
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by 02kar 27 Jun 2022
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Oh 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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by toogie 27 Jun 2022
I’m afraid I have no choice but to remain my crazy self!🤪thanks Kar
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by crafter2243 27 Jun 2022
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OUTSTANDING!!
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by toogie 27 Jun 2022
Thanks!
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by designergal37 27 Jun 2022
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All I can say is "WOW".
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by toogie 28 Jun 2022
Thank you!
Welcome to Cute!
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by markus 27 Jun 2022
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Wow
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by toogie 28 Jun 2022
Thank you
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by pcteddyb 27 Jun 2022
+8✽
WoW - Beautiful!
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by toogie 28 Jun 2022
Thanks!
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by shirley124 28 Jun 2022
+7✽
So beautiful. Will look super when the border is added. hugs
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by toogie 28 Jun 2022
I talked to Sharon today and she is getting my border fabric ready for me. Thank you
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by sewmadau 28 Jun 2022
+8✽
Simple stunning.
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by toogie 28 Jun 2022
Thank you.
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by robertahilde 28 Jun 2022
+7✽
This is breathtaking! Cheers Roberta
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by toogie 28 Jun 2022
Thank you, Roberta.
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by pennifold 28 Jun 2022
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Hi 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 you’re 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. ❤️Toogie
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
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by sdrise 28 Jun 2022
+7✽
OMG 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, I’m glad you like it.
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by dragonflyer 28 Jun 2022
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Oh, 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, I’m not sure who it will go to but I hope I can be there to see it presented.
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by rachap 28 Jun 2022
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Beautiful!!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
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by sebsews 28 Jun 2022
+7✽
Turned out beautifully done. You amaze me with how you choose colors and patterns.
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by toogie 29 Jun 2022
I wasn’t sure at all about placement so I guess I just lucked up, because I was amazed myself-lol thanks
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by dailylaundry 28 Jun 2022
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Oh, Toogie - this is beautiful!!! Well done!!
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by toogie 29 Jun 2022
Thank you Laura!
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by sewpam 19 Jul 2022
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Beautiful. 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, it’s really very easy. Don’t be scared. I was mostly concerned with color placement because I wasn’t 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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by toogie 19 Jul 2022
+4✽
Here 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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by grammaheh1 19 Jul 2022
+5✽
Absolutely gorgeous! It must have taken forever to make this.
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by toogie 19 Jul 2022
You would find it hard to believe if I told you 4 days, so I’m 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.
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by basketkase 19 Jul 2022
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Omg Toogie...this is stunning!
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by toogie 19 Jul 2022
Thank you Vicki, I have since then but a border on it and made a second just like it, look below.
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by anitapatch 21 Jul 2022
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You 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.
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by peafarm 26 Aug 2022
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I 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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by toogie 13 Sep 2022
Thank you Patti
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by shirley124 26 Aug 2022
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So beautiful. Hugs
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by toogie 13 Sep 2022
Thank you Shirley
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by stork 26 Aug 2022
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Bargello quilts are so mesmerizing. Your top is wonderful!!!
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by toogie 13 Sep 2022
Thank you Tonya
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by brendalea 12 Sep 2022
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Another great quilt. It is one on my bucket list. One day.
Happy Stitching Brenda Lea G
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by toogie 13 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.
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by pennyhal2 18 Sep 2022
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The 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 18 Sep 2022
I’m glad you like it. It’s finished except for the binding. I’m 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.
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by sewdoctor 24 Sep 2022
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Absolutely beautiful! Well done Toogie!
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by toogie 25 Sep 2022
Thank you!
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by airyfairy 24 Sep 2022
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It looks amazing Toogie.
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by toogie 25 Sep 2022
Thanks S!
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by cfidl 24 Sep 2022
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Wowzer! Quite impressive especially knowing you did it in a week!
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by toogie 25 Sep 2022
Thanks C !
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by lilylady 24 Sep 2022
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Beautiful! Your work is amazing!
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by toogie 25 Sep 2022
Thank you very much!
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by grammaheh1 25 Sep 2022
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Absolutely Gorgeous!
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by toogie 25 Sep 2022
Thank you!