Have you ever done anything like this?
 

I don't have a picture, but a long while back, I was visiting a small country quilt shop. The owner was sooo sweet and had a lot of items on the wall that she had done. The one I would like to try is a beautiful one yard panel that was an amazing scenery something like a Thomas Kincaid picture. She took the panel and using fusible webbing, she fused 3/4" grogaine ribbon across and down on the panel. The ribbon was made to look like an old timey window with the wood that separated the glass. Then she took the scene with the ribbon and framed it in white about 4" wide with mitered corners. She had backed it using a plain fabric and cotton batting. Then she lightly quilted it. It looked just like you were looking out the window into a beautiful garden.

If you have ever done one of these, could you post a picture to refresh my memory? I have a beautiful scenery panel I would like to do. Thanks in advance.

Well, I guess no one has done one. If anyone knows of a link I can check on for instructions I would appreciate it.

I have not done one but I think there are patterns out there for something similar. They are made to look like a black rot Iron fence. Very pretty done up.

Patience!
Many are busy with their morning routines at the time you posted your inquiry.

No I have not done what you have described ... though IMHO it would be a real challenge to get those lines going straight!!!

Is the picture of santa thru the window something like what you are looking for?

I have done this with black fabric and Steam a Seam to make it look like a window or gate you are looking through. Eas fast project. There are patterns and books showing this technique.

Love this...was that a pattern? pls lead me to it

I have seen some Thomas Kincaid panels for sale on eBay.

I am sorry for being impatient. and I thank you for your comments. Impatience is one of my many faults.

Impatience is one of my many faults, too! We must be soul sisters.

I've not seen it with the black fabric on top, but our guild just had a demo where you put the fusible on the back of the picture and then cut it apart and fuse it on to black fabric. It gives the effect of looking through a window. I should think moving around big pieces from the panel would be easier to keep your lines straight.

Twinkie,
Google Attic Window quilts and see if there are some examples of what you are looking for. I know there is a book out that shows how to take panels and make them into windows. I used to have the book, loaned it out to someone and it was never returned so cannot tell you what the name is sorry. Hope this helps a bit.
Brenda

This is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing it with us.

I saw one done in a quilt shop in St George, Utah. She just cut the panel and sashed each piece with black fabric. The sashing was 1" finished. She used wood grain fabric for the borders.

this looks really cool. I love it with the wood grain fabric.

This is one where you cut the panel apart and then sash it.

http://marijasfabricreations.blogspo...ts-day-12.html

I love what you did with this panel.

pattypurple thanks for the link. She explains the window panel well. Also I love the link you posted. Some cute ideas on he Christmas count down.

Here is one I completed a while ago, this may be similar to what you are looking for.[ATTACH=CONFIG]447693[/ATTACH]

Donna, yours definitely looks more like twinkie's description of what she saw.

Dillys Fronk has a book out on wrought iron fence applique that you might check out.

That Santa thru the window quilt is awesome!! thanks for sharing that

Well, if the time that's indicated on your post is correct, I would imagine most of us were sound asleep when it was posted! 4 in the morning!? Anyway, while I think this would be a cool idea if you have pieces, I would want to keep a beautiful panel like that without the distraction of "panes". What if you put tree around the edge as though you were looking through a grove, or another part of the garden. Just a suggestion. And get some sleep!! :)

check this site. It may be what you're talking about. Quite beautiful. I didn't see them at the Houston quilt show this year--may have missed them--but I've seen them in years past. It's from a company called "The Creative Iron,' and features laser cut fusible appliques.

http://www.stensource.com/?site=ci#c...6linktrail%3D1

Panel used in attic winow pattern
 

I hope I attached a picture of an idea I"ve been saving for the future. I hope it inspires you.

d.rickman, that is one absolutely beautiful wall hanging. I assume it's a wall hanging. Your work is gorgeous.

Check out David Testiles, Thomas Kindcade prints for prints and panels and check out www.quiltknit.com At Ginger's Needlework for laser it fusible kits doe gates, windows etc to put on printed panels to appear as looking through the gate, fence or window. Hope this helps i

Oh my gosh- this panel is soooo beautiful. Is this a Kincaid print? I want to find it and make one for each of my children.

These are absolutely gorgeous!! I've wanted to make one of the attic windows but haven't gotten around to it! Maybe this is the impetus I've needed!

Thanks for all the links. Very helpful. And, MAXNME01, your attic window is awesome!!!!

Love your santa thru window. Yes please lead us to the instructions. I would love to ,make one! Thank you for sharing.

These are fantastic, thank you all for sharing

I have many panels and you just gave me the perfect way to use them. Thanks much.

I just found this panel at Fabric.com - on sale until the 25th. So -I'm going to order two and make them next year for my children.

I am so glad I happened upon this thread. I have just the panel I am going to "dress-up". Thank yuou for your questions, comments, pictures and inspiration!

http://marijasfabricreations.blogspo...ts-day-12.html
I thought this was cool.

Christine