Bargello All Tangled Up Quilt Pattern

Welcome back, fellow craft enthusiasts, to the captivating world of My Crafts Inspirations! Today, we’re diving deep into the realm of quilting and exploring the mesmerizing Bargello technique with a particular focus on the “All Tangled Up” quilt pattern. If you’re ready to unlock your creativity and embark on a quilting journey like no other, you’re in for a treat!

Understanding Bargello: Bargello, a traditional needlepoint technique, has found its way into the quilting world, captivating artists with its vibrant, flowing designs. Named after a series of chairs found in the Bargello palace in Florence, Italy, this technique involves creating intricate and visually striking patterns using straight-line stitches. The result? A stunning kaleidoscope effect that adds depth and dimension to your quilts.

The All Tangled Up Quilt Pattern: Among the myriad Bargello patterns, the “All Tangled Up” quilt pattern stands out for its unique and captivating design. This pattern takes the classic Bargello technique and adds a contemporary twist, resulting in a quilt that appears as though a playful tangle of colors has frozen in time.

Inspired by the enchanting river adventure, I embarked on a quilting project with a subdued color scheme, a departure from my usual vibrant palette. The foundation comprised rich gold metallic-etched prints, serving as the background, with a spectrum of colors ranging from peach to rust and dusty blue, creating captivating scribbles over them.

Materials for this Quilt Adventure:

Scribble 1 (Fabrics 1–10):

• ¾ yard each of 10 solid or tonal fabrics in the same color family

Scribble 2 (Fabrics 11–20):

• ⅝ yard each of 10 solid or tonal fabrics in the same color family

Background (Fabrics 21–30):

• ¾ yard each of 10 print fabrics

Additional Materials:

• Backing: 8 yards (or 2¾ yards if 108˝ wide)
• Batting: 97˝ × 105˝
• Binding: 1 yard

Cutting the Path:

Start by creating a fabric number chart, attaching small clippings of each fabric to a piece of paper, and numbering them from lightest to darkest. Then, cut all strips, including bindings, to a size of 2½˝ × the width of fabric unless otherwise specified.

Scribble 1:

• Cut 8 strips from each fabric.

Scribble 2:

• Cut 6 strips from each fabric.

Background:

• Cut 7 strips from each fabric.

Binding:

• Cut 10 strips.

Constructing the Quilt Currents:

Follow a numerical order, progressing from light to dark, as you assemble the strip sets. Seam allowances of ¼˝ are crucial for all quilt assembly steps. Construct the strip sets as follows:

• 8 strip sets using the Scribble 1 fabrics
• 6 strip sets using the Scribble 2 fabrics
• 7 strip sets using the Background fabrics

Just as the Manistee River winds its way through the landscape, let your creativity flow through each stitch and color choice. Assemble the quilt strip by strip, and soon you’ll have a masterpiece that mirrors the beauty and complexity of your outdoor adventures.

Scribble 1

Scribble 2

Background

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Building the Pillars

Consult the guidelines in “Cutting Bargello Strips and Constructing Columns” as required.

Create Column 1

1. Cut 1½˝ strips from the strip sets:
   • 2 from Scribble 1
   • 1 from Scribble 2
   • 3 from the Background
2. Initiate with a complete Scribble 1 strip.
3. Introduce a partial Background strip (Fabrics 21–27).
4. Add a full Scribble 2 strip.
5. Incorporate a partial Background strip (Fabrics 26–30).
6. Integrate a full Background strip.
7. Attach a partial Scribble 1 strip (Fabrics 1–6).
8. Label the column number on the back of the initial rectangle in the column.
9. Press the seam allowances toward the bottom of the column.

Build Column 2

1. Cut 1¾˝ strips from the strip sets:
   • 2 from Scribble 1
   • 2 from Scribble 2
   • 3 from the Background
2. Start with a partial Background strip (Fabric 30).
3. Add a full Scribble 1 strip.
4. Include a partial Background strip (Fabrics 21–25).
5. Attach a full Scribble 2 strip.
6. Integrate a partial Scribble 2 strip (Fabrics 19 and 20).
7. Add a partial Background strip (Fabrics 28–30).
8. Introduce a full Background strip.
9. Include a partial Scribble 1 strip (Fabrics 1–7).
10. Mark the column number on the back of the initial rectangle in the column.
11. Press the seam allowances toward the top of the column.

Assemble the Remaining Columns

Follow the same procedure to craft the remaining columns, referencing the design chart for cutting widths and fabric order. Alternate the pressing direction for each column.

Stitching the Columns Together

Connect the vertical seams as outlined in the “Sewing Columns” instructions.

Column 1

Column 2

Assemble the quilt strip by strip, and soon you’ll have a masterpiece that mirrors the beauty and complexity of your outdoor adventures. Happy quilting!