I was wondering how many people make quilts using panels. When I say panel quilts I mean the whole range from the entire quilt being panels to using only 1 pillow square panel and using other type blocks or stripes around the one pillow square. What. Is your opinion of these type quilts.

they work for me, especially if I am in a hurry to finish a quilt for something that came up unexpected.

i have done one it was a pannel with the bible verse from our wedding and i did a log cabin star around it it looked good but i dont realy like the ones with the pictures on them but i think its real a personal preference. that said im going to be makiny two panel quilts for my brothers in law for christmas since i got them in a box off fabric i was given so i thought the boys would like them and less work for me than peiceing them a quilt.

They make up very quickly. I like them for quick gifts.

I've used them. They've been called cheater panels but I've seen some pretty great looking quilts that started out as panels. I don't consider them cheating at all.

Ive used a few and some are not squared right so pieced borders can be a problem.

I'm not in to it much..but have made a few for friends..when they like something..here's an idea of one !! I just cut the panel and built log cabin blocks around it..had to add the stripe to male it work !!

Here are a couple I have done...

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-127813-1.htm

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-127809-1.htm

This second one, the whole center was a large panel.

I'm using a small one to practice hand quilting. This craft is so diverse, anything goes.

Here is the one I finished recently: I really enjoy the fast satifaction with the panel. Have another that I am waiting to start.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-130140-1.htm

I've done a few. There's all kinds of borders u can do to make it bigger. They are fun I've done simple and been elaborate. Have fun.!!

I have made 3 a lap quilt for charity, 1 for my sis-in-law and a doll quilt. Using the same panel used for my sis-in-laws only a smaller panel

I love panels, they have such beautiful realistic ones now.

Isn't there a book about how to chop up the panels and then add to it? I am looking for such a book. I'm pretty sure I saw one once upon a time.

I did the free project quilt Hearts of Valor from windham fab; I even used mostly their fabrics. The only thing that I changed out was they had one eagle panel at the top and I put one at top and bottom. You can find alot of great panels out there to inspire you

I have one called Panel Magic by Sandra Hatch & Sue Harvey. Some great ideas on how to use panels...

:thumbup: :thumbup: :P :thumbup: :thumbup: MelodyWB this is a beautiful quilt. Do you mind if I copy the idea. I love Log Cabin and I have a Pheasant Panel that I wanted to make for my husband as it is his favoite bird. Thank You for sharing. BrendaK

They work for me, especially if I need a baby blanket or something real quick.

I've used them, they can be really beautiful. I have the panels to make my DD a Peter Pan one, just haven't gotten to it yet.

Don't really need a book to do this. Just eyeball, measure and go for it! My first quilt was a Cars quilt that I made from a panel and coordinating fabric for my grandson. I shadow quilted around the different components in the panel and he loved it! Check out the bottom quilt......lol.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-7343-1.htm

There is a book "Illustrated Guide to Panel Magic" by House of White Birches Volume 6. It is written by Sandra Hatch and Sue Harvey.

I used panels on this quilt surrounded by pieced blocks and after the ladies at our church quilted it, it sold at auction for $95. The center panel design was copied and used as the quilting design in the corner white blocks, the rest of the quilting was feathers and outline around the motifs. it was hand-quilted and finished at about 62" square.

I have used them several times. There are some really pretty panels.

lots of them- a panal is just another piece of fabric there to be used...in what ever creative way my little mind can come up with :)

I make them from religious themed fabric. Usually meant to use as lap quilts, but virtually every one I've made ends up on a wall.

I love to use panels, especially for baby and kids quilts. If I'm in a hurry, I just add borders, but I prefer to jazz them up. Two of the LQS near me make darling quilts and wallhangings from panels and they are a great inspiration. Susan Teegarden Dissmore has two great books with wonderful ideas for using panels: Clever Quilts (Making the Most of Panels, Borders, and Theme Prints) and Clever Quilts Encore. I've made a couple of quilts using her patterns and plan to do more. Unfortunately, I don't have any pictures-I was in such a hurry to get the quilts in the mail that I didn't think of photographing them until it was too late :).

The Northcott web site also has many free patterns using panels. Our LQS sponsored Patti Carrey the Canadian Northcott educator and she had numerous quilts in her trunk show using panels. Many of them were absolutely beautiful so go ahead and use panels. Most of her quilt tops can be finished in 10-12 hours which is great for quick quilts or last minute gifts.

I used to have a lot of pillow panels in my old business. It was so much fun to use them up with traditional blocks attached. I also used a site that I used Wilmington Print quilt that I made for the relay for life quilt. Sorry they are all sideways

I never used one but after seeing the beautiful quilts on the board that others made I would re-think it!

I just used my first one to make a wall hanging. As you can see its not quilted yet;still in pinning stage. I don't see any reason to not use them short of it took me forever to figure what to do on the outside of the panel. I just made a filmstrip to go along the sides but would love a mini logcabin or star.

Love all the quilts. Have some panels that I may just have to dig out.

Thank you so much for starting this thread. I have several panels (large and small) that I have had for years and now I am inspired. Thanks for the resourses shown, especially Northcott who had a free downloadable pattern for one of the panels I have. I am a happy camper today!!!
Jo Ann

I've used a few to make baby quilts, but generally I have no interest in using them.

I use them. There are some really cute ones that are to hard to pass up. Specially baby quilts. :thumbup:

I have made many throws using the panel idea. I do not buy purchased panels but make my own. The basic pattern was given to me by a Hancock employee in Hattiesburg, Ms, a couple of years ago (drawn on the back of a ticket). I made one just to see how it would turn out and loved it. Since then, it is one of my favorite quickies. Here are the directions:

Center panel: Cut one 20x36" piece of a fabric that would work well as a center panel or a fabric that you just LOVE

lst border: Cut four complimentary strips - 2.5" x width of fabric (needs to be at least 44")

2nd border: Cut four complimentary strips - 3/5" x width of fabric "
(can sometimes get by with 3 strips)

3rd border: Cut four complimentary strips - 5.5" x width of
fabric

Cut four 10x5 squares out of the remaining panel fabric

Sew side borders together first and add to panel - trim ends. Sew top & bottom borders together - making sure that they are going in the right direction. Trim to width of center panel. Add a square to the side of each border set - making sure that they are in the correct direction - if that applies.

Now sew your borders to the top and the bottom of the panel.

YOU ARE DONE! QUICK & EASY!!!!!!!!!!

I am currently working on a horse theme Christmas throw for my daughter who loves horses (fabric from Hobby Lobby). Borders are white, red, & green. It is beautiful!

I usually just tie these as I make so many. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask or send a PM.

I use them for baby quilts that I need to get done in a hurry.

My group is calling them "whole cloth quilts!" Sounds a LOT better than "cheater!" ROFL!

Thanks Peggy. I'm going to print that out. Sounds like a wonderful idea. :thumbup:

I use them to practice my hand quilting. I pick ones that I can use as wall hangings after I finish them. I can tell you my hand quilting has really improved by doing these.

I use quilt panels quite often for baby quilts. There are so many cute panels. I showed one once at a sewing class and one lady asked where I got the pattern!!