Bargello

This is not usually an easy quilt, yet one I have always wanted to make. My younger Son turns 50 on his next birthday. While I usually do not mark those events, it gives me the opportunity to push myself and make something very different. I asked him what color he would like his next quilt to be and he said anything would work. 

Well, with this pattern in mind, it takes 2 identical jelly rolls with 42 strips. Key to the pattern is that each color is repeated twice. A lot of them are only doing 40. I finally ordered 2 from Michael Miller Fabrics, and added 2 strips to make the 42. I only laid out one jelly roll because of limited floor space, pinned them and can make the first half of the first round of piecing.

The pattern is great for a Bargello beginner. As is usually the case, the pattern confuses me so going slow is essential. Luckily, the birthday is in February, so if it is ready to ship by January 2019, it will make me happy.

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