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01-08-2011, 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by dunster
Those are very cool panels. Here's a picture of the only quilt I've made from a panel. I had originally planned to cut the panel into pieces and distribute them throughout the quilt, but that idea went out the window when I saw that there were no straight edges to divide up the panel's pieces.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-24578-1.htm
I think you will be able to divide up your 1st and 2nd panels, and the 3rd will be gorgeous if you just frame and quilt it. Or you could probably combine the 2nd and 3rd into one large quilt.
The other option, if you have a panel that you really don't care for, is to use it on the quilt back. (I wouldn't do that with your panels - they're front-of-the-quilt worthy.)
Be sure to show us what you create from these.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-24578-1.htm
I think you will be able to divide up your 1st and 2nd panels, and the 3rd will be gorgeous if you just frame and quilt it. Or you could probably combine the 2nd and 3rd into one large quilt.
The other option, if you have a panel that you really don't care for, is to use it on the quilt back. (I wouldn't do that with your panels - they're front-of-the-quilt worthy.)
Be sure to show us what you create from these.
10-20-2011, 11:28 AM
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Sometimes cutting apart the panel doesn't work well, as it wasn't printed 100% straight with the grain. Had a nice result just adding several coordinated borders with cornerstones to the panel. I shadowed quilted around the scenes of the panel. Belive the panel was called "summer nights northern lights" or something like that. Did something similar for a quick baby quilt too.
10-20-2011, 11:45 AM
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I have the same garden panel - and plan to sew log cabin blocks around it to create a radiating affect. It is for my 89 year old "Mommy" and I plan to add this to the quilt label.
(Please note - I did not write this - alas, have had it so long that I cannot give credit to the author....but I think that it's just beautiful and will be perfect for the quilt!)
MY MOTHER'S GARDEN
My mother kept a garden,
a garden of the heart,
She planted all the good things
that gave my life its start.
She turned me to the sunshine
and encouraged me to dream,
Fostering and nurturing
the seeds of self-esteem.
And when the winds and rains came,
she protected me enough~
But not too much - she knew I'd need
to stand up strong and tough.
Her constant good example
always taught me right from wrong~
Markers for my pathway
that will last a lifetime long.
I am my mother's garden,
I am her legacy~
And I hope today she feels the love
reflected back from me.
(Please note - I did not write this - alas, have had it so long that I cannot give credit to the author....but I think that it's just beautiful and will be perfect for the quilt!)
MY MOTHER'S GARDEN
My mother kept a garden,
a garden of the heart,
She planted all the good things
that gave my life its start.
She turned me to the sunshine
and encouraged me to dream,
Fostering and nurturing
the seeds of self-esteem.
And when the winds and rains came,
she protected me enough~
But not too much - she knew I'd need
to stand up strong and tough.
Her constant good example
always taught me right from wrong~
Markers for my pathway
that will last a lifetime long.
I am my mother's garden,
I am her legacy~
And I hope today she feels the love
reflected back from me.
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