Beautiful Bargellos

Bargello patterns create the illusion of movement and depth on the flat surface of the quilt. Here are two stunning bargello quilts from a recent show. Also, check out our Free Pattern Day for Bargello Quilts!

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Mom & Me by Darlene Smith & Shawna Wallis, quilted by Shawna Wallis & Kris Neifeld.

Darlene Smith and Shawna Wallis made this two-fabric bargello quilt based on the method copyrighted by Susie Weaver. "We made two quilts... This one was a joint effort!" For impact, they chose a dramatic black-to-white ombre fabric for the background. 

Goin' Downhill by Susie Weaver, quilted by Kris Neifeld. 

Winner of an Exemplary Piecing award, this design was adapted from a photo of "Surf Song" in Twist & Turn Bargello Quilts by Eileen Wright. Susie Weaver says, "This beauty started with 20 fabrics (based on the border fabric) in each of 6 strata. Then the math took over and the fun began. It took a bit of time and focus to finish with 2496 matching points and the length of 3 football fields of stitching." (WOW!)

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Highlights of the 2026 Quilt Fiesta! (5)

In the beautiful Sonoran desert of Arizona, the Tucson Quilters Guild celebrated their 50th anniversary with a spectacular show. The Quilt Fiesta includes a fascinating mix of styles, techniques, and patterns. We hope you enjoy our photos! This is Part 5 of 5.

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Greek Garden Party, made and quilted by Tami Graeber.  

In this original design, the Greek keys were hand drawn.  Tami Graeber says that she needed a project on a cruise, so she packed fabric and a limited color palette of paint.  She machine appliqued the elements to the back and added the Greek key border for a fun thing to do. The giant rick rack completes this whimsical piece.

Firefly Dance by Shawna Wallis, quilted by Kris Neifeld.  

Winner of the Quilt Show Chair's Choice award, this panel "One Block Wonder" quilt was begun with a class by Susie Weaver. [The One Block Wonder technique is by Maxine Rosenfeld.]  Shawna Wallis says, "When I saw this panel I knew if would be perfect for a One Block Wonder.  It exceeded my expectations!"

My Childhood in Wyoming, made and quilted by Julie Hallquist

A variation of Alex Anderson's Sequoia Sampler, this quilt won 1st Place and a blue ribbon in the One Person Small Pieced category. Julie Hallquist says, "This is full of reflections of my childhood on a sheep ranch in Wyoming.  My mother's poppies, my grandmother's Swedish heritage, our log cabin, learning to sew, the ever-present wind, and millions of stars at night."

 

 Purple Pineapple, made and quilted by Ann Weber

Ann Weber says, "We have purple potatoes these days - why not purple pineapples? I had been wanting to make a purple quilt to combine lots of different purple fabrics that I had been collecting. Then for some reason, I was drawn to trying the pineapple block. I had so much fun making this and watching the pineapples appear." The quilt is based on the classic pineapple block.  

Image credits: Photos were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2026 Tucson Quilters Guild show. NOTE: Quilt Inspiration is an Amazon Associate, meaning we earn a small commission if an item is purchased from an Amazon link on this page. (There is no extra charge to you.)  Thank you for your support of Quilt Inspiration.