D9P using panel squares and border print
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.
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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11-21-2010, 08:19 AM
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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. :)
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. :)
11-21-2010, 09:32 AM
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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 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?
11-21-2010, 09:43 AM
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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 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?
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