Fabric
panels are fun to work with. I love the art work on the panels but as we all
know not all panels are ready to quilt just as they are. At quilt market, I
took a school house class that gave suggestions on what to do with fabric
panels. There were lots of great ideas that would transform fabric panels
into just about any size project. The art work of the Joy fabric panel by Kate Spain is
so fun and bright. The panel is a Christmas panel that can be quilted as is or
cut apart for multiple projects. Using the idea of cut up the panel and add
sashing fabric to the panel pieces; I played around with the panel cut outs
until a quilt was born. I chose to use piecing and applique for the quilt that
measures 40 by 50 inches which is a perfect size for a lap quilt great for snuggling up under
on a cold December day. Pictured is the fabric panel and the completed Joy quilt.
The
white fabric used for the block sashing and background on the applique blocks
is the Moda Muslin Makes Falling Snow on White which
worked out great. I love writing phrases into my quilting designs and
found this fabric perfect for the Christmas phrases. Border and
binding fabric is from the Joy fabric collection.
There
were two large fabric blocks left from the fabric panel that are the
perfect size for quilted placemats.
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