Panel Quilting Made Easy

Unlock the potential of printed panels with creative layouts, helpful tips, and beginner-friendly guidance.

Looking for a quick, satisfying quilt project that still packs a visual punch? This free tutorial will show you how to turn pre-printed quilt panels into creative, eye-catching pieces — whether you’re quilting your first panel or just want fresh ideas.

Center of Attention: A Beginner’s Guide to Panel Quilting

If you’ve ever fallen in love with a fabric panel but weren’t quite sure what to do with it, you’re not alone. Panels can feel intimidating at first, but with just a few tips and layout tricks, they become one of the easiest ways to make something beautiful — fast.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

Smart tips for choosing the right panel for your project

• Creative layout ideas, from simple borders to off-center designs
• What to do when your panel isn’t the “perfect” size
• Tips for quilting around your panel’s theme without overwhelming it
• And more!

Whether your style is bold and modern or soft and traditional, panel quilting can be endlessly adaptable. Once you try it, you might just find yourself building whole projects around a single gorgeous panel — and loving every stitch of it.

Sincerely,

Caitlin Eaton
Executive Editor
We Like Quilting

PS. Don’t miss this one — your stash might already have the perfect panel waiting to shine!