Bargello Tapestry is originally a needlepoint term. Translated into the world of quilting, it produces breathtaking waves of rhythm and motion within a soothing fabric field. Marilyn Doheny is the inventor of this technique for the quilting world; she is also the author of Bargello Tapestry Quilts - often referred to as The Bible on Bargello!

If you love traditional Bargello quilts with their illusion of curves and flowing waves, but are wary of tedious cutting and the complexity of creating free-form patterns, this new 16-piece Bargello block technique allows you to have fun playing with a collection of blocks to create endless possibilities—the more blocks and colors, the more possibilities. With the newly created block method, Bargello Quilts with a Twist allows you to create the look of Bargello with ease. Strips are cut and pieced in sets of four, counter-cut, and joined to complete the blocks. Using the versatile pattern, there are an amazing number of ways to arrange as few as 16 blocks to create exciting and unique patterns.

Stitch eight dazzling Bargello projects with these easy techniques! Color photos of 23 quilts will inspire quilters to look at their fabriccollections in new ways.

Quilters keep asking for more of Eileen Wright's fascinating bargello quilts that seem to wiggle, bend, twist, and turn. With this stunning collection, she brilliantly answers the call. Check out the gallery! Immerse yourself in the beauty of 10 new bargello projects ranging in size from a bed runner to queen-size quilts--including a bargello for Baby--plus pillowcases Learn Eileen's efficient and enjoyable quilt-by-number technique, which takes the guesswork out of the construction process Find quilt patterns for everyone from confident beginners to advanced quilters

Create stunning quilts with flowing curves with this 8-project guide by a designer who offers a fresh take on bargello quilting techniques. Here's Bargello like you've never seen it before: stunning quilts full of free-form twists, turns, and 3-D effects that look like pop-art paintings. The biggest surprise is how simple these quilts are to make! Designer Ruth Ann Berry shows you how to use easy, straight-line strip piecing to create the illusion of curves in motion. This volume includes step-by-step instructions for 8 projects plus directions on how to create your own designs. Perfect for daily use quilts or wallhangings, Bargello piecing also provides a new way to slice up your stash―making novelty fabrics and even ugly fabrics look good.

The soft, dreamlike beauty of the colorwash style and the intricate look of bargello are combined in this step-by-step guide to building perfect color palettes for ten stunning quilts. As quilters learn these easy-to-follow methods for making winning color choices, they'll also find the confidence to showcase their personal style. Ten gorgeous projects show quilters how to alter bargello designs dramatically with simple variations in color and value. A comprehensive introduction to stitching bargello designs will get beginning quilters up to speed on the technique. Quilters familiar with the bargello style will love these new ideas for playing with color and texture. Includes a section on machine-quilting techniques that complement bargello quilts.

Learn to love curves by using the quilting technique that creates captivating waves and zigzags from straight stitches and patches. Bargello quilts consist entirely of straight seams and rectangular pieces, yet create mesmerizing optical illusions. It may look 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 precut jelly rolls and author Karin Hellaby’s clear how-to instructions. Discover this addictive technique as you work through beautiful patterns for pillows, a quilt bag, wall hangings, table toppers, and lap quilts. Karin works with both solid and printed fabrics, varying her color palette from monochromatic to colorful. She also explores the impact of offset seams for gentle curves and matched seams for dramatic arcs. With helpful tips throughout and coordinating photography, achieve stunning quilts using this fascinating technique!