Dina

I have had this panel for a while, and I have just purchased fabric to make it into a quilt. Originally I had thought I would cut the panel up, but now I think I will just add borders.

Any suggestions would be welcome. I am not sure what size I want the final quilt to be, probably lap size or close to that.

I have just started thinking about this, other than purchasing the border fabric yesterday. The quilters here are always full of good ideas, and I hope you have one for me. How might you proceed?

Thanks,
Dina

Pollytink

Love that panel....have considered getting it myself and will look forward to seeing what you do with it! Keep us posted!

QuiltnNan

i'd like to see the red included in the border, but not as wide as pictured... it's too overwhelming for your panel. i'd probably do a narrow red, then little bit wider gold, then the black. it's a great panel

ManiacQuilter2

I Google "panel quilt pattern free" and came across this Bargello Border. Have fun Dina.

https://www.google.com/search?q=pane...2F%3B236%3B295

Toni C

Hey how about a large cat border kinda like this http://www.stitch-n-frame.net/images/koolkatskwilt_.pdf
then a simple one to make it whatever size you need. The cats could be in every color that is in the panel then you have plenty to choose other borders is needed

ckcowl

Very cute! Visit Annie's love to quilt site, I received an email this morning featuring a new book specifically for creating quilts from panels.... Even if you don't want the book the pictures will give you some ideas

susiequilt

I agree with this. I would not cut the panel apart. The red border should be just a 1/2 inch wider than that black on the sides. Then the gold a little wider than that and then the black about a little wider than that.
That black strip looks about 1 inch so 1 1/2 for the red, 2 for the gold and 3 for the black. JMHO

Dina

[QUOTE=ManiacQuilter2;6944114]I Google "panel quilt pattern free" and came across this Bargello Border. Have fun Dina.

Thanks, I like the way this looks.

Dina

Dina

Thanks for the suggestions. Still messing with it on my design wall.

Dina

joe'smom

Wonderful panel! I think you were right to keep it whole.