What fabric do you use for Bargello?

There are lots of options for materials to use for Bargello, but the most common are either plastic canvas or needlepoint canvas and tapestry wool or Persian wool.

How do I choose a Bargello quilt color?

Almost anything will work but I do try to pick fabrics that show a lot of texture and depth in the pattern such as florals, hand-dyed fabrics, batiks and printed fabrics with swirls, geometric designs, dots, etc. Solid coloured fabrics should be kept to a minimum, 1 or 2 in a colour run is okay though.

How many jelly rolls do you need to make a Bargello quilt?

An 80″ by 60″ (203 cm by 152 cm) quilt can be made from just two Jelly Rolls, this is the height and width of an American queen sized bed (British King size). If you want a bedspread that hangs over the edges, three modified Jelly Rolls are required.

How many colors do you need for a Bargello quilt?

I just want to warn you that it has the potential to make life a little more challenging… I generally use 18 or more different fabrics in a Colorwash Bargello quilt. Don’t worry – it’s a lot easier to pick out that many fabrics than it sounds! It helps if you don’t overthink it at the beginning of the process.

Is bargello easy?

File bargello under “we just can’t look away.” These bold, rainbow-hued creations are certainly pretty, but many quilters also assume they’re pretty difficult to make. Surprise: They’re actually easy.

Can you make a bargello quilt with Jelly Roll?

Deceptively complex-looking, bargello quilts are easy enough for beginners, and easier still combined with pre-cut strips of 2.5″ wide fabric. Karin Hellaby’s newest book, Jelly Roll Bargello Quilts, explains the process clearly with easy-to-follow instructions, visual diagrams, and step-by-step photography.

Can I make a bargello quilt from a jelly roll?

Sort Jelly Roll fabrics into four sets of ten strips. Make four strip sets by sewing the fabrics together along the long edges. Make sure to stitch each set in the same colour/fabric order. Two of the four identical strip sets.