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katier825 11-21-2010 07:42 AM

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I wanted to share this D9P that I used a panel of squares as part of the fabrics. I love how it came out. The only thing that I didn't like was they were off a bit and therefore are slightly off from each other around the edges. But the quilt is so busy, I don't think it will be noticeable. I also used a matching border print and mitered the borders. I had an issue with that, here's the post on the solution.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-66491-1.htm

I believe the fabric panel and border were called Safari Cats, but forget the maker. I don't think I have any selvedges left to look at. Sorry.

It's a gift, but not for Christmas (good thing, it will never get done in time). It's for my DIL's parents, who have the most beautiful safari animal knick knacks in their home.

Quilting suggestions? I'll be quilting it myself. Not too complicated FMQ or decorative stitching is what I'm thinking, but not sure of a pattern.

Safari Cats
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This is the panel I used for the squares
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cjomomma 11-21-2010 08:01 AM

I love it! It's beautiful!! You can't tell it's off at all. I've got to find that panel. I love the big cats!! You did a fabulous job!!

Quilter4HireAndFun 11-21-2010 08:17 AM

Really nice job. I think it's beautiful!

katier825 11-21-2010 08:19 AM

Search on www.quiltshops.com - I've seen some listed. I think Over the Rainbow has it among other places.

The problem with panels is that they tend to be crooked. I think I spent more time cutting out the squares than I did the rest of the quilt. For someone who's a control freak, it would be frustrating I think. Luckily, I have changed a bit over time and don't worry so much about it like I used to. :)

amma 11-21-2010 08:57 AM

I think they look perfect... the greenery in the picture helps balance out the cats in the block.
They are going to love this quilt :D:D:D

EasyPeezy 11-21-2010 09:29 AM

Love it and I'm sure the recipients will too.

AlienQuilter 11-21-2010 09:32 AM

That is so cool! Your son's inlaws will love it!

I have a similar panel and was trying to think of a pattern. D9P it is! Thanks!

I know you make a nine patch then cut it up. How did you place the panels so they would all face in the same direction? I know you would put them in the four corners, but do you have them facing four different ways?

Lynneander 11-21-2010 09:35 AM

How beautiful ... love what you did with the panels!

katier825 11-21-2010 09:43 AM


Originally Posted by AlienQuilter
That is so cool! Your son's inlaws will love it!

I have a similar panel and was trying to think of a pattern. D9P it is! Thanks!

I know you make a nine patch then cut it up. How did you place the panels so they would all face in the same direction? I know you would put them in the four corners, but do you have them facing four different ways?

I only put them in 2 opposite corners. Then after cutting I flipped around the other 2 corners. If you wanted to use all 4 squares as panel, do 2 opposite right side up, the other 2 upside down. Or you could also do all right side up and swap the 2 upside down ones with each other. I think this changes where the small squares end up though. I'd suggest a trial block or doing it on paper or the computer first.

natalieg 11-21-2010 10:01 AM

Very cool!


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