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I have over the years used many panels in quilts, even ones that have won some pretty nice awards and are considered heirlooms. I really dislike that term ( cheater quilt) it is such a negative way to look at it. I put just as much work into a quilt I've used a panel in as I do any pieced, appliquéd, paper pieced or embroidered quilt. There's no ( cheating) involved. I look at panels like I look at any other lovely fabric print.
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I remembered - https://patternjam.com/explore
All the customization, none of the piecing! I'm not associated with this, but it's new, so I thought I would share :) |
I have use panels and just added to them. I don't think there is any cheating. Fabric is fabric whether you cut it up or just use other fabrics with it.
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Don't think of them as cheater quilts but opportunity quilts. They let you have the opportunity to make more quilts and are really great for charity quilts especially saving you time to make more! Kids love the panels.
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I use alot of panels for various projects! they are lovely and cuts down on the work of piecing! go for it!
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Printed panels are nice for seasonal quilts that will just be on display for a short time. I have a 4th of July one that I enjoy and would not have made from scratch.
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I have seen some lovely cheater quilt tops to be made into tops--double wedding ring, etc. The colors were lovely. What's not to like? A lot of folks wouldn't know the difference, anyway. If you are stressed for time, this might help you meet a deadline, or if quilting is your thing, go for it.
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Originally Posted by ckcowl
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I have over the years used many panels in quilts, even ones that have won some pretty nice awards and are considered heirlooms. I really dislike that term ( cheater quilt) it is such a negative way to look at it. I put just as much work into a quilt I've used a panel in as I do any pieced, appliquéd, paper pieced or embroidered quilt. There's no ( cheating) involved. I look at panels like I look at any other lovely fabric print.
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Originally Posted by Genden
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Quilting is a big tent encompassing a wide variety of styles, types, and skill levels. I have enjoyed most of them and felt pride in accomplishing something difficult successfully. With that said, recently I have been thinking that printed quilting patterns, sometimes known as cheater cloth might be something to consider for utilitarian bed quilts. I have friends who have completed quilts from this fabric and they turned out quite lovely. They were for married children who were going to use them as bed quilts and utilitarian quilts. It made me think I should abandon my elitist attitude that a quilt should be pieced, appliqued, or embroidered to qualify as a quilt. From the stand point of cost and time, it seems to make sense. What do you think about cheater cloth quilts?
I believe cheater fabric and panels are two different animals. There are several on eBay. http://www.ebay.com/bhp/cheater-quilt-fabric |
There is a store about 20 miles from me that has a great selection of cheater cloth from dresden plates to chickens I say go for it,
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