"I live in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and was visiting my mom for a few weeks in May this year. I ordered the Bargello Blues pattern from a quilt shop “Ann's Fabrics and Crafts” in New Hampshire, USA and was able to complete the piecing during my visit. Back in Toronto I finished the quilting, but did not finish the binding until October."
"This was a gift for a long time friend of mine. I asked her to Google quilts patterns to search for a pattern she liked. Bargello Blues was her top pick. I then asked her to pick her colour choices, which ranged from a dark green to tan and pink. Going through my mom's stash, I was able to find the 10 fabrics."
"I had a great time with the project, though I must admit, it was a challenge. This was my first difficult project."
Here is a photo of Kolleen, my friend, holding up her quilt.
"Kolleen was very thrilled with the finished quilt and it fits perfectly on her TV."
This photo shows the quilt hanging over the TV as a cover.
"The real challenge for me was to decide how to quilt it. I decided to stitch in the ditch above fabric A. The end result is what I was hoping for, but the process was slow (smile). I used my sewing machine and, as you know, had to do a lot of 90 degree turns."
This photo shows the quilt under the foot of Tim’s sewing machine in the process of being quilted.
Part of the fun Tim had was making this quilt with his mother, Cecile. What a great way to share time together. While Tim made the large version of this quilt, Cecile made the small version. Cecile says: "He was visiting when the pattern arrived and we shopped in my fabric stash. He was here long enough to piece the quilt. He's happy, she's happy and I'm happy."
Following is a photo of Cecile quilt.
Congratulations Tim and Cecile. Thank you for sharing your story with us.
For details about our "Bargello Blues" quilt pattern see our website by clicking on the image below. This design is also offered as an online class for those who need help with their project. Online classes help you answer questions, share ideas and get to know other quilters from around the world.
"Bargello Blues" quilt pattern
Happy Quilting!
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