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You will find striking contemporary quilts, inspired by a traditional needlework stitch, to be truly stimulating in Bargello Quilts by Marge Edie! Find breathtaking quilts that will motivate you to experiment with color, texture and contrast. You'll find eight quilt projects in all, with such imaginative names as Fractured Rhapsody, underwater Reflections, and Bye-bye Blues.
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Bargello QuiltsAuthor: Marge Edie Item Code: 4g0270 |
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You will find striking contemporary quilts, inspired by a traditional stitch, to be truly stimulating in Bargello Quilts by Marge Edie!
Breathtaking quilts that will motivate you to experiment with color, texture, and contrast. You'll find eight quilt projects in all, with such imaginative names as Fractured Rhapsody, underwater Reflections, and Bye-bye Blues.
Advanced or Beginning quilters will find projects perfect for their level. Just follow the step-by-step Basic Bargello instructions and then move on to the Advanced Bargello techniques.
Resourceful tips for experimenting with color, texture, and contrast. Your fabric collection becomes an endless source of inspiration for your next Bargello quilt project.
Great gift ideas! Use these techniques to make simple but lovely placemat sets and dazzling wall quilts.
Endless possibilities for expanding your own creativity and sewing skill. See the instruction and review the hints sfor achieving even more complex Bargello designs.
Leading-edge techniques like "Margello" quilts a combination of Bargello and Log Cabin construction and the Quilt-As-You=Build-It method that will make your quilt come together in no time.
Loads of Color photos! You'll be inspired by over 20 gorgeous quilts that show the versatility and innovation of Bargello techniques.
Outstanding value! When you take the last stitch in your first Bargello quilt project, you'll be anticipating your next. You'll find yourself coming back to this book again and again for inspiration!
| INTRODUCTION | 4 | ADVANCED TECHNIQUES | 25 |
| Meet the Author | 4 | Variations on the Theme | 25 |
| DEFINITIONS | 5 | Using Separator Strips | 28 |
| TOOLS AND FABRIC | 6 | Exploring Curves | 29 |
| Tools | 6 | Creating Your Own Designs | 34 |
| Fabric Selection: Color and Contrast Choices | 6 | GALLERY | 37 |
| Computing Fabric Requirements | 7 | THE PATTERNS | 45 |
| BASIC BARGELLO INSTRUCTION | 10 | Purple Fanfare Place Mats | 45 |
| Preparing the Fabric | 10 | Moonlight and Roses | 49 |
| Cutting and Stitching Strips | 10 | Underwater Reflections | 53 |
| Constructing Tubes | 12 | Margello Blue | 57 |
| Designing a Curve | 13 | Bye-bye Blues | 65 |
| Preparing the Backing and Batting | 14 | Fireflies | 72 |
| Sewing the Bargello Strips | 16 | Mirage | 77 |
| Borders | 21 | Fractured Rhapsody | 84 |
| Binding | 23 |
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BargelloQuilt Books, Software, & Patterns |
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Pattern & 15° Wedge![]() Bargello Color Wheel by Cheryl Phillips |
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Booklet![]() Bargello Quilt by Piecemakers |
Bargello Quilts With a Twist by Maggie Ball |
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Pattern![]() Bargello Hearts Pattern by Helen Acuff |
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![]() Instant Bargello by Susan Kisro |
One More Loop with Billie, Another Look at Bargello Quilts by Billie Lauder |
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