Quilt Panels
 

I’ve stumbled across some lovely quilt panels but I’m uncertain how to incorporate them in simple projects suitable for beginners.

Are they a good starting point for novices? I thought they might work well for table runners or lap quilts. Am I on the right track?

the possibilities are endless! here are some ideas https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&...39.bhkALoE-9HA

Borders, borders, borders! Any kind of border you want. I've seen panels as the center of a quilt, set to the left side of the quilt, cut into smaller blocks and sashed. There is so much you can do with a panel. Just have fun with them.

Often the manufacturer of the panel will have free patterns available on their website. You can also google images of panel quilts or look on Pinterest. I have made a couple of quilts out of panels and also quilted them for other people. Here is a pic of one I made:
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Here is a link to one I quilted but did not make. This one is a free pattern offered by the manufacturer.

https://www.quiltingboard.com/pictur...d-t302441.html

I just made a wall hanging from a panel my grandson had picked out and I just made a border that was appropriate for what the panel was. He picked a bear panel with geese flying so I made flying geese and small bear paw patterns. I will post a picture when I get the binding on.

Panels can be very fun to work with. The one thing I have learned is to have "spacer" fabrics to make up for block sizes in the borders around the panel. Some panels don't end up the size you want if you just add equally around the panel. Spacer fabrics, like what feline fanatic has done with the fish fabrics borders, make it easier to incorporate blocks. I don't know if hers are the same all the way around but it the top and bottoms panels were an inch thinner, no one would notice.

equilter.com has a lot of free patterns that use panels. Some have elaborate borders and some are quite simple. I'm really good at buying panels, not so good at turning them into quilts.

Panels are great starting points for quilts doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or an advanced quilter- some fabulous quilts have been made ( by beginners) starting with a panel.

Wow! I’ll be buried in quilts. Thanks. :D

I saw a brief video that mentioned a few things. Would the center panel and border be easier to start with?

That’s incredible! You did a great job. I’ll see if I can find a pattern from the designer. I saved it awhile ago and never noticed it was a panel.

Thank you. That sounds nice. I can’t wait to see it. :)

Thank you for the pointer! I think I can make it work with neutrals and charms squares. I like a lot of white space.

LOL, don’t feel bad. You’re not alone. Thanks for the resource. :)

Thank you for posting these. They’re lovely and what I had in mind. The panels are whimsical. A simple border is fine. It will draw the eye towards the center.

That's how I learned to FMQ. I bought a couple of cheap panels, sandwiched them, and started. I learned a lot, they were quick to do, and on I went. You can get a million ideas from google or pinterest by typing in quilt panel quilts.

I don't see them, could be because I seem to be looking for specific colors.

Thank you. It’s nice to know this isn’t a wonky idea! Did you add a border or just quilted the panel?

I happened upon a design I liked and didn’t realize it was a panel. Most of the things I encounter aren’t.

I absolutely love panels for baby quilts. I handquilt any details that aren't too small, add a border or two. Label. Done!!
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Wow, your quilts are nice and I love the farmer! I think you’ve convinced me. It’s a great way to dip a toe into quilting. Thanks for sharing the pics! :o

yes, they all look great

Equilter has a lot of free patterns using panels for particular fabric lines, but you just need to find the sort of setting you want to go with your panel.

https://www.equilter.com/pattern/cat...ttern-designer

You can also use larger scale fabric, cut to any size panel you choose and use them as a panel to build around.