Bright 4 patch posie using panels
 

A couple of friends in the guild had recently taken a class on the 4 patch posie and were sharing the process with me at a quilt retreat. I loved their quilts, but really didn't need to go looking for more fabric, just to try the design. What I really needed was to make a floor quilt for our two expected grand sons. As I was leaving the retreat, with quilt store attached, I saw this adorable Zoo Panel and thought, 'Why not just stack 4 panels on top of one another and use that instead of yardage?!' I bought 5 panels so I could use one as the center focus. The hardest part was figuring the size to cut the blocks. I used flannel for front and back and used 2 layers of Quilter's Dream Select. Since my DSM throat is only 6 1/2" I had to use a quilt-as-you-go method. I outline quilted all the animals on the panel first, then measured to determine my border sizes. I ended up cutting my 6 1/2" blocks, down to 6" [ATTACH=CONFIG]413816[/ATTACH] so that everything would come out even. It should give the kiddos LOTS to look at : )

Adorable!!

I love your quilt, it is so colorful and pretty.

I love it - I am just trying to figure out how you did it. I think you purchased 5 panels total - 4 were cut up to make smaller blocks (using the same block for each 4 patch) then one panel was left whole for the center focus - Is that right? I love this quilt.

That came out so cute. I have some panels and was thinking about doing this or a one block wonder with them - now I really will have to do that. Thanks so much for sharing and being the cutting edge leader!

Here's another one I absolutely MUST do. You've made a DARLING quilt. Thank you for sharing!!!

Oh this is so cute. Love the quilt & the panels you used are just so fun. Babies are going to love this bright & cheerful quilt.

Sew cute! Love all the thought that went in to making such a fun quilt! Great Job:)

colorful! creative! fascinating! I can see this quilt staying with the child for a long time .... so much to look at.

That is exactly right. I love the effect.

So cute!!!!

Best 4 patch posie quilt ever!

How very clever you are. This is great. I love looking at it. Thanks so much for sharing your idea. BrendaK

What size did you cut the 4 patch blocks? Did you just start at the top of the panel and just cut through all 4 layers?

Totally A-DOR-A-BLE!!!!!!!

nicely done

I really like all quilts when you stack the fabric, whether 4, 6, 8 or whatever. Your quilt is simply wonderful and the kids will love it. So very pretty.

This turned out so adorable!!!! Great idea :)

nice

lots of happy colours

OMG, I love it, and what a great idea of using the panels. I will start looking at panels differently.
Your posey blocks turned out so great. I once was told to not use a fabric with people or animals because you would have eyes looking at you, but I see the panda face block and it looks fine.

Super cute, makes me want to make one.

those posies are fantastic!

This is great.....so happy and wonderful use of panels...such great inspiration
thanks for sharing your joy

What a sweet quilt. Using panels is such a great idea. The babies will truly love it.
Cleodaisy

Awesome quilt.

That is the best use of panels I have ever seen!

OK. . Put this on my to-do list. What a great idea! It's darling!

Brilliant! A cheerful and interesting baby quilt. Will be fun for a long time.
peace

That is going to be one favourite quilt for your Grands!!!
It'll be like an I Spy quilt, and have so much for them to explore and enjoy for years to come.

Well Done!!

ANN, That is sew cute! I know your grandsons will love them. Good works, girl!
Hugs, Drue

It is amazing!

I love it. So bright & cheery!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Really cute!!

love the kaleidoscope pattern

Your quilt turned out wonderful. It will be loved.

ADORABLE!!!! You're right....they will keep busy looking at all the different blocks! Thanks for sharing.

Oh my goodness this is sooooooooo wonderfully smile inducing!!!!!!!!!!!

Really cute and colorful quilt! Love the way the 4 patch worked!

Simply adorable.