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Monday, May 22, 2023

Hands 2 Help Mini-Tutorial

 I love working with panels when a quick and easy quilt is needed.   But it isn't always easy to know what to do with them, especially when the panel is not a typical panel.  This quilt started out with me buying a bunch of squares that had been cut from a panel several years ago from a quilt store in Texas.   Then in the last year at a quilt store here in the Phoenix area I found this remnant panel that matched the squares I'd found in Texas.

Yup, I had to buy it so that I'd have enough full squares from the panel to make a quilt out of






The second panel I used in my quilt was actually a remnant of one of the cotton dress fabrics that has the multiple rows of elastic thread at the top.   This piece was about 34" wide and I got it for a great price.  Had it for several years and then realized that the colors were the perfect match for the panel shown above.   I took out the elastic (just a chain stitch) and then washed the fabric to tighten the holes up.

Because this is cotton it works great in a quilt, so don't be afraid to use something that is not a traditional quilt fabric.



And don't be afraid to use non-traditional panels for the basis of a quilt.  This panel is one that was meant to be made into a pillowcase that a child could color on if desired.    The panel originally was just in black & white.   I took pieces from my scrap stash of pre-fused fabric and cut pieces to fit the letters of the word 'Dream' to highlight it.   I'm still debating on whether to add a border to this top or not, so it isn't finished.


5/27/21 -- The giveaway is now closed -
For Hands-2-Help this year I'm giving away these two panels from my stash to one person.   To enter, leave a comment on this post with the number of how many panels I'm giving away and which is your favorite.  If you are an anonymous poster and want to enter the giveaway, make sure that you put a contact email in your comment.


Gratitudes:
1. For my stash which gives me lots to work with
2. For good friends who are there in times of sorrow and need.







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12 comments:

  1. KathrynMay 22, 2023 at 12:29:00 PM CDT

    You are giving away 2 panels, and the baseball ones are my favorite. Thanks. You made great use of your panels.

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  2. Sarah CraigMay 22, 2023 at 7:28:00 PM CDT

    Great post, Moira! Thanks so much for being a guest blogger for H2H 2023!

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  3. Kathy R.May 23, 2023 at 5:52:00 AM CDT

    Good to see how other items can be used to make up a quilt. The panel squares and dress made up a cute quilt. You are giving away 2 panels and the boots would make up a great quilt. petuniakr@aol.com

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  4. DarleneMay 23, 2023 at 9:01:00 AM CDT

    I use panels often as a starting point and add borders. #2 and I like the baseball panel. Thanks

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  5. eMay 23, 2023 at 11:54:00 AM CDT

    I love using panels to make quilts. Makes them so quick. Love the ones you have made.

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  6. cityquilter graceMay 23, 2023 at 12:33:00 PM CDT

    great projects and repurposing...for a very worthy cause...had to opt out this year due to ongoing recovery but will definitely again...

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  7. Kathy R.May 23, 2023 at 5:54:00 PM CDT

    I like the when we reuse cotton fabric, no matter what it started out as. I have sleep pants from my son that I am going to use as squares in a quilt for him. Of the two panels, I think I have more fabric to go with the Baseball panel. peturniakr@aol.com

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  8. DonnaMay 24, 2023 at 5:18:00 PM CDT

    I love working with panels--there is so many possibilities--baby quilts, lap quilts, tote bags and so many many more. Donna at "leannaville@aol.com" Thank you

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  9. eileenMay 25, 2023 at 11:06:00 PM CDT

    The animal quilt panel turned into a cute quilt!!
    Love the boots on the panel, can vision a cowboy quilt!

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  10. KristiMay 26, 2023 at 9:00:00 AM CDT

    Thank you Moria for supporting Hands to Help! I always enjoy good ideas for using panels. Yours are so creative! And thank you for hosting a give away for 2 panels!

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  11. Susan May 26, 2023 at 7:26:00 PM CDT

    You make use of everything, and it always looks fabulous! I need to get my final mailings together next week some time, I think.

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  12. Susan May 26, 2023 at 7:27:00 PM CDT

    Oh, missed the giveaway of 2 panels! Definitely the cowboy boots. =) Thanks for the chance to win.

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