Well, finished my bargello flag yesterday except for the hanging loops on the back. I have to do some research about that. I learned and tried a lot of new things for this project. They are:
- This time I followed the pattern exactly and it made quite a difference. The only thing I did a little different was the strips for the star binding. I was using a fat quarter and they are only cut about 21" and I needed a 44" length. So I sewed two together. No big deal there. The rest went fairly smooth.
- This was the first time I completed a project using the strip piecing method. I've done a little here and there but this showed me the ropes. The pattern was very precise and as long as I did what it said, I was ok. I even had some strips left over to put in my scrap basket. Never know when I can use it.
- This was also the first time for bargello. I started a pillow doing the original bargello on the special material but never finished it. I loved the concept and the final look though. The bargello quilt patterns I've seen are beautiful and eventually I'd like to make one of the arch rock road on the way to Harrisburg. It turned out to not be as difficult as it looks. Just take it one row at a time.
- The binding technique was new for me this time. I cut my strips as per the pattern and used both materials to blend in better. Then for the final sewing I used the machine to do all my dirty work. It didn't happen the first time but I got it.
- The last thing that I have yet to do is the loops for the hanging. Like I said I have to research that but I'm confident I'll find a way to put it on the front door of the cabin.
