Cheater cloth quilts
02-16-2017, 03:58 PM
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I have over the years used many panels in quilts, even ones that have won some pretty nice awards and are considered heirlooms. I really dislike that term ( cheater quilt) it is such a negative way to look at it. I put just as much work into a quilt I've used a panel in as I do any pieced, appliquéd, paper pieced or embroidered quilt. There's no ( cheating) involved. I look at panels like I look at any other lovely fabric print.
02-16-2017, 04:18 PM
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I remembered - https://patternjam.com/explore
All the customization, none of the piecing! I'm not associated with this, but it's new, so I thought I would share
All the customization, none of the piecing! I'm not associated with this, but it's new, so I thought I would share
02-17-2017, 04:58 AM
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Don't think of them as cheater quilts but opportunity quilts. They let you have the opportunity to make more quilts and are really great for charity quilts especially saving you time to make more! Kids love the panels.
02-17-2017, 05:39 AM
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I have seen some lovely cheater quilt tops to be made into tops--double wedding ring, etc. The colors were lovely. What's not to like? A lot of folks wouldn't know the difference, anyway. If you are stressed for time, this might help you meet a deadline, or if quilting is your thing, go for it.
02-17-2017, 05:43 AM
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I have over the years used many panels in quilts, even ones that have won some pretty nice awards and are considered heirlooms. I really dislike that term ( cheater quilt) it is such a negative way to look at it. I put just as much work into a quilt I've used a panel in as I do any pieced, appliquéd, paper pieced or embroidered quilt. There's no ( cheating) involved. I look at panels like I look at any other lovely fabric print.
02-17-2017, 06:47 AM
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Quilting is a big tent encompassing a wide variety of styles, types, and skill levels. I have enjoyed most of them and felt pride in accomplishing something difficult successfully. With that said, recently I have been thinking that printed quilting patterns, sometimes known as cheater cloth might be something to consider for utilitarian bed quilts. I have friends who have completed quilts from this fabric and they turned out quite lovely. They were for married children who were going to use them as bed quilts and utilitarian quilts. It made me think I should abandon my elitist attitude that a quilt should be pieced, appliqued, or embroidered to qualify as a quilt. From the stand point of cost and time, it seems to make sense. What do you think about cheater cloth quilts?
I believe cheater fabric and panels are two different animals. There are several on eBay. http://www.ebay.com/bhp/cheater-quilt-fabric
Last edited by AZ Jane; 02-17-2017 at 06:51 AM.
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