Sew the Easiest Quilts Ever: 10 FREE Patterns for Fabric Panels
Turn any size fabric panel into the perfect quilt in record time. Fabric panels are perfect for creating the easiest quilts ever! I always fall for the pretty fabric panels on display. Sometimes I know exactly what to do with them, and other times they sit folded on the shelf with their panel friends, waiting for inspiration to set them free.
Mix and match fabric and panels, incorporate other blocks for a unique design, or simply add a border to let the panel shine on its own. Turning your favorite panels into impressive, last minute homemade gifts is just a click away. (I know you found some good ones on Black Friday.) Be inspired and put your panels to use with these free panel quilt patterns.
Easy Pattern for Any Panel
Do you want to make a whole quilt out of any panel? Learn how to add a border to any fabric panel for one of your new favorite homemade quilts. To find your finished quilt size just add 16″ to both width and length measurements. I think you’ll be happy with the results.
Inspirational Stars
Let’s start with this quilt I made with inspirational quotes. They didn’t exactly all go together on the shelf, but I used stars to bring it all together in the quilt. Here’s the free sewing pattern for the easiest quilt using square panels.
Pretty Pictures Quilt
The Pretty Pictures quilt pattern is your solution to quilting with panel fabrics! Stitch together this adorable quilt that mixes easy appliqué and basic piecing to make each adorable picture stand out.
Panels with Corner Stones
Here is a free pattern and video tutorial from Donna Jordan. You will use sashing and corner squares to highlight your panels, and it doesn’t matter what size they are.
Flights of Fancy Panel Quilt
Flights of Fancy is a quilt by Donna Jordan using a beautiful butterfly panel, and layer cakes for the border. Her free pattern includes a video tutorial to walk you through each step. You won’t be disappointed if you use this pattern for your last minute homemade gifts!
Panels and Chain
The free Panels and Chain quilt pattern is so easy you’ll be able to finish it in no time. And if you’re panels aren’t the same size as mine, no problem! The pattern can accommodate that discrepancy. When you quilt with fabric panels you have to go with the flow; am I right?
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Attic Window Panel
Give your panel a modern border to add interest using this free pattern from Sew Be It Quilts. Of all your easy quilts you might just love this one the most; the bold frames really highlight the scenery “outside”.
Scenic Snowfall Panel Quilt
This is a beautiful winter scene panel quilt is called Scenic Snowfall. You will need to search the site (use the keys ctrl+F, and then type the title into the search box) to find it, but it’s not too far down. The different fabrics used compliment each other, and almost look like they were cut from the panel. Use this pattern if you have coordinating fabric.
Easy Custom Panel Quilt
For this panel you will notice that there is only a border on the top and bottom. Damjana Jakos designed it specifically to fit in a door. The tutorial includes tips for using the QAYG (quilt as you go) technique, and sewing with panels. Find the free tutorial at AppleGreen Cottage.
French Door Panel Quilt
Sewing panels into a quilt can be so much fun, and there are so many ways to make it unique and maintain the original appeal. Donna Jordan walks you through cutting, piecing, and adding a border to make your quilt look like you are looking through a French Door. You can also see two options; one for using white for your French Door, and one for using black.
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