I am sending pictures of fabric I want to make a quilt from for my son. I have not found a pattern that would incorporate the large pattern panel. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I will post another set of pictures of coordinating fabric I have I can use in the design.

here are more pictures

Stunning colors....I'm not very creative when it comes to original designs and my first thought was to use the panel and the whole thing as a backing, and to make something with everything else. I'd be afraid to chop up all the fabric as it's sooooo beautiful as is... perhaps something with large pieces and more elaborate quilting would be nice.

have fun, I'm sure it will be gorgeous, no matter what!!

have you seen the block "celtic sunrise" on quilters cache. It would keep with the celtic theme.

Beautiful fabrics!! I would use the panel as the center of the quilt and use the coordinating fabric around it. You could just frame the panel or add blocks to whatever size quilt you want!

That's the Celtic Illuminations line from Fabric Freedom, right? Love it!! There was a pattern created especially for the fabric by Sally Ablett. It's smaller than you probably want to make yours, but it may give you some good ideas on what to do. http://www.diy-moms.com/shop/pattern...lumination.pdf

That fabric is beautiful and I think I would go with some kind of large locks, to show off the material!

Beautiful fabric---so rich and elegant-looking!! I had the same idea as sewjoyce---use the panel as the center and build around it---not sure what that is called----is it round robin or medallion?

ranger

CajunQuilter2, I just reread the instructions for the quilt in the link I posted and there is an error. The instructions for Block 1 refer to the diagram of Block 2, and the instructions for Block 2, a Bright Hopes block with partial seams, refer to the diagram of Block 1. Sorry I didn't catch that earlier. :oops:

what stunning fabric.

i would do something along the lines of a marble floor.

there's a book and patterns on the market by the name of Bella Bella Quilts.

you might get some great ideas looking at the designs and many of them utilize large panels in the center. there's a gallery section on the website and you can see the large panels and what people use for blocks around it - here's a link


http://www.bellabellaquilts.com/home.html

I think a basic braid would go good with the colors and the central design. Beautiful fabrics.

Thanks for the info ghost---and yes that is the celtic illuminations and it is even more stunning in person. I absolutely Love it!!! Thanks for the web site, it is giving me ideas.

Thanks for the link klue----it gave me some ideas.

CQ2...that fabric is glorious. The first idea that came to my mind was to do a Celtic Illusion by Karen Combs. klue is right about doing something from Bella Bella, but those are horrendous, :shock: unless you have someone that is familiar with doing them. I speak from experience. You could also make several wall hangings and then put them up as a grouping.

Can hardly wait to see what you decide.

Chris

The first thing that came to my mind is wide borders of with celtic braids in them. Maybe appliqued with bias tape??? I love this panel and the coordinating fabrics, all are just stunning :D :shock: :D :shock: :D

why did you have such a hard time with these quilts? most of the blocks are very simple and the harder blocks are all patterned paper piecing - she even provides the pattern so you don't have to do anything except sew on the line.

The fabric collection is absolutely stunning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry, I'm no help with pattern, don't have an original thought in my head.

That panel is beautiful. I can't wait to see what you decide to do with it.

Wow. Gorgeous fabric.

Try fussy cutting the medallions - the rebordering them as frames ie attic windows or ledges (gives appearance of 3D quilting).
I made my daughter a quilt from a fabric of cats hidden among flowers. If I can find the picture I'll post it.

Hi Klue,
I did this at a weekend retreat and the instructor was going through a rough patch in her life as well as there being personality conflicts between the organizer and the instructor. The directions from the teacher were all verbal and the noise level was far from conducive as to hearing and thinking about what had just been said. I have my circle put into quarters and have yet to add the bias pieces for the corners. On top of this someone walked away with 1/4 of my pattern at the retreat. I guess it was the experience more than the pattern itself. I can see making another design from the book. :oops:
Thanks for asking.
Chris

I too have this collection/medley of fabrics,Freedom Fabric, Celtic Illumination, from Keepsake Quilting. Truly the most beautiful fabric I've ever seen. The colors are blues and browns. I have been freaking out thinking that I would cut it up to make a quilt. eek
Actually I love it so much that I was thinking of possibly making a purse that I could really show off.
After buying the medley, I found yardage at Quilt in a Day, but the colors don't match, sort of aqua blue/gold, which would make a great lining.
I can't help myself, let alone help you decide! I've been stuck for a year!
Best of Luck!

Beautiful Fabrics!!! Looking forward to seeing what you do make out of those!!!!

I understand how you feel about cutting on the fabric, it is almost too beautiful to cut on. I have played around with a few ideas in my head and hope to settle on something before long as my goal is to give it to my son for Christmas.