Bargello Blockbuster Quilts by Maggie Ball

Published 2008

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 this versatile pattern, there are an amazing number of ways to arrange as few as 16 blocks to create exciting and unique patterns. Includes 16 quilt patterns using this new block.

Instant Bargello by Susan Kisro

Published 2008

Inspired by the style but intimidated by the methods for making beautiful Bargello quilts? With this ingenious technique, you can transform theme fabrics—from nature prints to animal motifs—into beautiful “instant” Bargello-style designs.
Create six fast, fun quilts to show off your favorite fabrics with minimal effort
Just strip, cut, stagger, and sew for one-of-a-kind results every time
Feature fabrics with beach themes (such as grass, sand, shells, and oceans), country scenes (like pumpkins, wheat, rocks, and sky), and more