Bargello Sneaker Laces Pattern

versatile craft that can add a touch of creativity to various aspects of our lives, including fashion. In this article, we’ll explore an exciting project that combines the art of quilting with everyday footwear  the Bargello Sneaker Laces pattern. Get ready to step into style with this fun and unique quilting endeavor!

Before we dive into the Bargello Sneaker Laces pattern, let’s briefly touch upon Bargello quilting itself. Named after a series of chairs found in the Bargello Palace in Florence, Italy, Bargello quilts are characterized by their vibrant, zigzag patterns. These quilts often use a variety of colors and fabric strips to create mesmerizing designs that seem to dance across the fabric.

Transitioning from those early shoe-tying days to the vibrant world of quilting, the original vision for this quilt was a delightful combination of pink and brown hues. Choosing an appropriate background proved challenging, but a collection of medallion prints featuring pink and brown motifs, coupled with a light-to-dark value gradation, ultimately provided the perfect solution.

Materials Needed:

• Scribble 1 (fabrics 1–8): ¾ yard each of 8 solid or tonal fabrics in the same color family
• Scribble 2 (fabrics 9–16): ¾ yard each of 8 solid or tonal fabrics
• Background (fabrics 17–24): ⅞ yard each of 8 print fabrics
• Backing: 9 yards (3 yards if 108˝ wide)
• Batting: 106˝ × 107˝
• Binding: 1 yard

Cutting Instructions:

Begin by creating a fabric number chart. Attach a small fabric clipping to a piece of paper and number the fabrics in each group from the lightest (lowest number) to the darkest (highest number).
Cut all strips, including bindings, to dimensions of 2½˝ × the width of fabric unless otherwise specified.
For Scribble 1, cut 8 strips from each fabric.
For Scribble 2, cut 8 strips from each fabric.
For the background, cut 10 strips from each fabric.
Cut 11 strips for binding.

Assembling the Strip Sets:

Maintain a ¼˝ seam allowance for all quilt assembly steps.
Construct each strip set in numerical order, progressing from light to dark. Refer to the “Constructing Strip Sets” section.

Constructing the Strip Sets:

Create three strip sets:
8 strip sets using Scribble 1 fabrics
8 strip sets using Scribble 2 fabrics
10 strip sets using Background fabrics

Constructing the Columns:

Refer to the “Cutting Bargello Strips and Constructing Columns” section as needed.

Constructing Column 1:

From the strip sets, cut 2¼˝ strips:
2 each from Scribbles 1 and 2
3 from the Background
Start with a full Scribble 1 strip.
Add a partial Background strip (fabrics 19–24).
Introduce a full Scribble 2 strip.
Include a partial Background strip (fabrics 20–24).
Add a full Scribble 1 strip.
Incorporate a partial Background strip (fabric 24).
Attach a full Scribble 2 strip.
Introduce a partial Background strip (fabrics 18–22).
Mark the column number on the back of the first rectangle.
Press the seam allowances toward the bottom of the column.

Constructing Column 2:

From the strip sets, cut 2½˝ strips:
2 from Scribble 1
3 from Scribble 2
3 from the Background
Start with a partial Scribble 1 strip (fabrics 2–8).
Add a partial Background strip (fabrics 19–24).
Incorporate a full Scribble 2 strip.
Include a partial Scribble 2 strip (fabrics 15 and 16).
Add a partial Background strip (fabrics 20–24).
Include a partial Scribble 1 strip (fabrics 1–7).
Attach a full Scribble 2 strip.
Add a partial Background strip (fabric 24).
Add a partial Background strip (fabrics 17–21).
Mark the column number on the back of the first rectangle.
Press the seam allowances toward the top of the column.

Constructing the Remaining Columns:

Use the same process to create the remaining columns, following the design chart for cutting widths and fabric order.
Alternate the pressing direction for each column.

Sewing Together the Columns:

Sew the vertical seams as described in the “Sewing Columns” section.

Sewing Columns

With your Bargello Sneaker Laces complete, you’re ready to elevate your footwear game with a touch of quilting flair. This project allows quilters to think outside the traditional quilting square and experiment with unique applications of their craft. Whether you’re gifting them to a fellow quilter or adding a personalized touch to your own sneakers, these Bargello Sneaker Laces are sure to turn heads and showcase your quilting expertise in a whole new way. Step into style and make a statement with this creative and fashionable quilting project!