This is a beginners class in Bargello, learning all the Bargello basics while you make four samples using a different set of seasonal colours for each or combining all samples to make one large quilt. Techniques include staggered seams, matching seams, factured strips and quilt-as-you-go.

The four samples are also available as individual patterns.

Bargello in Spring	Bargello in Summer
Bargello in Autumn	Bargello in Winter

Fabric

Each quilt requires extra fabric for borders, the amount depending on your choice of border style. Lesson One will contain a complete discussion of appropriate fabric types. If you have a large stash, you should be able to find what you need right at home since individual yardage requirements are small. Individual pieces measure 25" - 36" wide.

Batting and backing – Again this depends of the border style, but to give you an idea, my quilts used a total of 40" x 105"

Lesson One: Spring

• SEVEN spring coloured fabrics - minimum of 6" full width OR fat quarter of each colour

Lesson Two: Summer

• NINE summer coloured fabrics - minimum of 6" full width OR fat quarter of each colour

Lesson Three: Autumn

• ELEVEN autumn coloured fabrics - minimum of 4" full width OR fat eighth of each colour
• ONE fracture fabric - 1/2 yard

Lesson Four: Winter

• EIGHT winter coloured fabrics - minimum of 6" full width OR fat quarter of each colour

Other Supplies

• sewing machine and accessories
• walking foot and/or darning recommended
• cutting board, rotary cutter and rulers (long ruler and large square ruler are ideal)
• scissors
• fine pins (I use wedding and lace pins)
• neutral thread for piecing
• threads suitable for quilting
• seam ripper or small sharp pointed scissors for unpicking
• topstitching or metallic needle (optional)
• hand stitching needles
• quilters pencil or fade-away pen
• safety pins
• sandwich sample made from two pieces of fabric with batting sandwiched between and basted together (to practice free-motion quilting)
• baking (parchment) paper or Teflon sheet
• iron and ironing mat or ironing board
• design board or wall would be useful
• card or paper
• glue
• pen or pencil
• fine point marker (e.g., Sharpie)
• graph paper (optional)