10+ Best Quilt Panel Patterns to Make a Stunning Quilt in Record Time
If you are looking for the ultimate shortcut to a beautiful quilt, look no further than the fabric panels hanging in your local quilt shop. Many quilters overlook panels because they are not sure what to do with them, but I will show you! Quilt panel patterns allow you to skip the tedious hours of complex piecing while making a treasured handmade quilt. Whether you’ve found a breathtaking landscape print or a whimsical nursery design, learning the best techniques for sewing with panels will be a total game-changer for your creative workflow.
In this curated collection, we are sharing our favorite panel quilts for beginners that prove “easy” doesn’t have to mean “basic.” From clever border additions to cutting up panels for a modern window effect, these fabric panel projects offer a wide range of styles to suit any home decor. If you have a beautiful panel in your stash and you’ve been waiting for the right inspiration to strike, these easy quilt designs will help you turn that single piece of fabric into a finished gift for someone you love this weekend.
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.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
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.
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?
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!
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.
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