Has this ever happened to you? You walk into a quilt shop and see the most wonderful panel. Maybe it\u2019s a great cheater print, a large-scale repeat, or just the perfect panel you need to make a baby quilt at the last minute. You can\u2019t wait to use it in just the most creative project ever seen. But… you don\u2019t buy it. You can\u2019t think of a creative project on the spot and the shop doesn\u2019t seem to have any patterns that work. You walk out disappointed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You don\u2019t have to be. Preprinted quilt panels can make quick and easy quilts, perfect for that last-minute baby quilt. They can be quite elaborate too, featuring not only the panel but related blocks and borders. It all depends on the panel, the borders, and your own creativity. Here are 21 ideas for creating a work of art using a preprinted quilt panel, large-scale fabric, or border print.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here’s a tip:<\/strong> <\/em> Even though that panel is long out of print, you can still use the pattern to create your own panel quilt. Be aware that fabric panels may come off the bolt skewed or not quite the size required by the pattern. You may need to trim the panel to the proper size if it is too large or add a coping strip to all four sides if the panel is too small. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For more details, read the article “Preparing a Quilt Panel.<\/a>“<\/p>\n\n\n