Beginner Bargello Quilting

Every quilter, modern or traditionalist, has either made a bargello pattern or has one on their list of future projects to make. It’s essentially strip piecing, a beginner technique learned early on, but with fabrics and colours strategically placed so the results are a design in motion.

Unlike scrappy patchwork, bargello starts and follows a plan – one fabric misplaced can spoil the effect, but the organized approach is well worth it. Bargello can be multi-coloured or varying shades …