Fascinating Bargello quilts consist entirely of straight seams and rectangular pieces, yet create the mesmerizing optical illusion of graceful movement, waves, and curves!
- Introduction to Bargello quilt making, a fascinating technique that uses straight lines to create an optical illusion of curves and movement
- Step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, and helpful tips and suggestions throughout the book
- Beginner-friendly designs look complicated, but are suitable and achievable for even new quilters
- Wide variety of projects with both solid and printed fabrics, varying from monochromatic to bright and colorful
- Patterns include pillows, a quilt bag, wall hangings, table toppers, and lap quilts
Bargello quilt making looks complex—but any beginner quilter who can sew a straight seam can master the necessary skills. It's also a technique that's easy to complete quickly and with confidence, thanks to pre-cut jelly rolls and author Karin Hellaby's clear how-to instructions.
Author Karin Hellaby, a prominent quilting authority, was named International Retailer of the Year at Houston Quilt Market. Inside Jelly Roll Bargello Quilts, Karin works with both solid and printed fabrics, varying her color palette from timelessly monochromatic to riotously colorful. She explores the impact of offset seams for gentle curves and matched seams for dramatic arc and turns in the pattern.
You'll find the technique addictive as you work through beautiful patterns for pillows, a quilt bag, wall hangings, table toppers, and lap quilts. With the included step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and coordinating photography throughout Jelly Roll Bargello Quilts, you'll easily achieve stunning quilts using this fascinating technique!
