Contest closed. Winner: Karen Hutchings! Thank you to everyone who participated!
In February of 2022, EQ user, Shannon Arnstein was scrolling through Etsy and saw a panel that she couldn’t resist. That panel sparked an idea for a book so Shannon got to sewing. That fall, the book was picked up by Landauer/Fox Chapel publishing company and a year later, “Quilting with Panels and Patchwork” hit the shelves!
Shannon says, “This book is for anyone who enjoys making quilts with panels or would like to attempt it. Panels are amazing! They come in every subject and offer great visual impact, but they can be equally intimidating and frustrating. They can be difficult to work with. I help cover some of the pitfalls of panels. They do not come in standard sizes, so often, we don’t know what to do with them. I give fifteen different approaches to using panels in projects, the thoughts behind my approach and the math, and how to incorporate the math into your projects. Yes, it is math, but it’s quilty math, and I walk you through it.”
Continue reading to see some of the pretty quilts inside and enter to win a copy! You’ll also get to see the panel that started it all!
EQ: Tell us a bit about yourself and how you got into quilting.
Shannon: Creativity has always come easily for me. In fact, I thought everyone saw the world as I did; it wasn’t until I was an adult that I realized that wasn’t true. I have what my husband calls a “puzzle brain.” I am good at puzzles and figuring out how things go together. So, the creativity and puzzle brain are a perfect match for quilting. I am a first-generation quilter in my family, but as a little girl, I was given a quilt, and I was always fascinated by it and how the pieces went together.
EQ: How did the idea of writing a book come about? What was the process like?
Shannon: My husband would say to me, “You become the next Martha Stewart, and I will buy an RV and drive you around to all the quilt shows.” I thought and thought, what are my steps to becoming the next Martha Stewart? The book idea was born in February of 2022. I designed and pieced quilts for submission to publishing companies. My goal was to finish in time for Fall Market in October 2022. I had the quilts designed and pieced but did not have the words written yet. I went ahead and began the submission process. I was picked up by Fox Chapel/Landauer publishing in October 2022. Once I signed the contract, I realized I needed to remake the original twelve quilts for the book. When making the quilts for the submission, my focus was on making quilts for submitting, not on getting the pictures to go along with the steps for writing the book. For the book to be the kind of book I wanted to have my name attached to, I knew I must remake each quilt and take great photos to go with the words of how I went about my process. In addition to the original twelve quilts, we added three additional quilts I needed to design and make, but now I was approaching this from a book-writing perspective. I also had to write the words, do the math, double-check the math, and take the pictures as I made the quilts, and my deadline was mid-March. It was a busy couple of months, but it was necessary for the book to be published in October 2023.
Reflecting on and thinking about how I did all that is amazing. I had many early mornings. I would get up before the house got going, make my coffee, and sit at the counter and write. Then, during the day, I would piece quilts when the lighting was ideal and get the photos necessary.
I could come at it from a different perspective now, but “we just don’t know what we don’t know.”
EQ: Wow, you really made 15 quilts in 5 months?!
Shannon: Yes, I did, in fact, re-piece the 12 original quilts, plus design the final three, piece them, and do the writing. It was a whirlwind, but for the book to make the fall publication, that was necessary. I could have waited for a later deadline, but then I knew I would have coasted along until it was crunch time. Plus, I would have been crunched over the summer, and I preferred to be crunched over the winter when I did not have nice weather I was missing out on. Thankfully, a few are simpler, and I have a very, very supportive husband!!
EQ: Did EQ play a role in creating quilts for the book?
Shannon: I used EQ to design each quilt in the book. I could design the quilts and see a representation of what the quilt would look like on the screen. Some things were great in my mind, and then I could see it still needed to be tweaked on the screen. Others, I had an idea and could see that it, yes, in fact, could work just as I thought.
EQ: How long have you had EQ? How has it affected your quilting life?
Shannon: I began using EQ in February of 2018. I wanted to try my hand at designing quilts and jumped in. I have designed a few patterns for fabric manufacturers. I had about five designs I had designed, written, and pieced the quilts for Craftsy/Bluprint that were made into kits and were going to be sold on their site when they closed. That was a hard day; all the work that had gotten me to that point just vanished into thin air because they were closing.
I have had four magazine placements, all with quilts designed in EQ. I have been published in Quilts and More, American Patchwork and Quilting. Magazine cover for Fons and Porter Love of Quilting, and McCall’s Quilting. It’s such a wonderful world we quilters get to be a part of. I have met some of the most wonderful people, and consider myself privileged to be a part of this industry.
EQ: What’s your favorite quilt in the book and why?
Shannon: I love them all; as you know, our quilts become like our children. We have spent so much time making them, but also, for the quilts in the book, I have designed them, made them, remade them, written the pattern for them, and a few quilted them.
There are a few that are a little more special to me. Frank was the tipping point for me to write the book. I had been toying around with the idea of writing a book. One day, I was looking for something on Etsy that was not even quilt-related, and Frank, the panel, appeared in my advertising box on the side. The panel was so amazing I did not hesitate to purchase it right away; I did not check the dimensions; I was just so taken by the detail and how cool he was that I just had to have it. A few days later, the panel arrived, and as I took it out of the envelope, I was overwhelmed by the amazing detail and size of the panel. I knew immediately what I wanted to do with it and knew I had to write the book. If Frank weren’t special enough on his own, my book was released on October 31, 2023.
Kismet is the concentric diamond quilt on the front. I had been toying with the idea of a concentric diamond pattern for the book but could not find a panel with dimensions that would work for the concept. I was on my way to a family function quite far away from home and had little time to kill before the event. and found a local quilt shop. Well, what was a girl to do but go see the local quilt shop, and that is where I found the perfect panel with the perfect dimensions and the perfect accompanying fabrics- so you see it was KISMET!!
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Kismet design in EQ
EQ: Where can people find your book?
Shannon: I live in Indiana and will be at several local quilt guilds this year. I will be doing a trunk show and book signing with the quilts from my book and would love the chance to meet you in person.
I will be at the Venice, Florida, quilt show March 2-3rd 2024, vending my book and signing books. I would love to meet you there!
If you have a quilt guild you would like me to bring my quilts and do a trunk show, please reach out through Instagram or my website.
My book is also available at your local quilt shop, through Fox Chapel’s website, and wherever you like to buy books. Thank you for reading about my EQ journey, and I hope our journeys cross soon!
Follow me on Instagram @shannonarnstein, and check out my website www.shannonarnstein.com
Giveaway!
Shannon will ship a copy of her book to one lucky winner! To enter, leave a comment on this post answering the question below. Giveaway closes 11:59pm ET March 3. Winner will be chosen at random and contacted via email. U.S. shipping only.
Tell us, what kind of panel quilt do you want to make?
02-25-2024
9:44 am
I have a friend who loves quilting with panels—would love to win this book for her.
02-25-2024
10:00 am
Wow. This looks like a fun new book for creating beautiful quilts with Panels. I love working with Panels and this book definitely has plenty of brilliant ideas.
02-25-2024
11:23 am
Love panels but always struggle with finding the perfect way to show it off. Would love this book!
02-25-2024
11:09 am
I would love to win this book because I love doing panels. They make great gifts!
02-25-2024
11:10 am
Great ideas for panels. I have one of the Aurora Boreoris which is waiting for a stunning boarder.
02-25-2024
11:10 am
I have a beautiful Laurel Burch panel with a running horse purchased many years ago …. Have not yet been struck with an idea about what to do with it
02-25-2024
11:12 am
I have an eagle panel and am planning to make a patriotic quilt with it.
02-25-2024
12:41 pm
I never really thought about panel quilting until I made a lap quilt for my husband. I went and bought a fish panel, came home. He said that’s a bass I trout fish, so back to store for a trout panel. He loved that lap quilt
02-25-2024
11:13 am
Children’s themes
02-25-2024
11:13 am
Love the new ideas
02-25-2024
11:13 am
I want to do an attic windows quilt with a panel
02-25-2024
11:14 am
I have purchased several panels over the years that I was attracted to, without ideas of what I would do with them. They are tucked away in drawers waiting to be made into a project. It would be great to win this book and utilize ideas Shannon presented in it so I can finally use them.
02-25-2024
11:15 am
I’m always looking for new patterns to use wildlife panels in. I can’t wait to see this book.
02-25-2024
11:16 am
Recently I have been using EQ8 to design quilts using panels too. Looking forward to seeing your book at our local quilt shops.
02-25-2024
11:17 am
I have a “You Are My Sunshine” Panel that I want to use in a quilt. And, also, a panel with the National Parks. I need inspiration!!! Thank you for sharing your creativity with us!
02-25-2024
11:17 am
I have never made a panel quilt. This looks like great inspiration to try one!
02-25-2024
11:17 am
Yes! I love working with panels, which are finally finding their due with your book. Please pick me! Pick me!
02-25-2024
11:22 am
I enjoy creating with panels. I find it a “simple” way to create with fabric and thread without having to piece the entire quilt. It’s an enjoyable and exciting process. I am wanting to create a baby panel quilt. This is for a give-away project for my local quilt guild. We are contributing to a baby shower for new Moms who are in the Military.
02-25-2024
11:25 am
I have several panels in my stash just waiting for some great inspiration. On my bucket list is a National Parks panel. As a fellow Hoosier, I’d love to know where you’re speaking.
03-06-2024
3:21 pm
Tuesday April 23rd 6:30 Pm Kokomo Indiana quilt guild meeting
Wednesday May 1st 6 PM Pendleton Indiana quilt guild meeting
Wednesday May 22rd 6:30 PM Greenfield Indiana Night Owls quilt guild meeting
Friday July 19th 9 am Marion Indiana as part of Quilters Celebration through the Marie Webster House
Wednesday August 21st 9:30 Greenfield Indiana quilt guild meeting
02-25-2024
11:27 am
I have made a couple of baby quilts with panels, but have been frustrated working with them sometimes!! Maybe this book will help. I have several Christmas panels I need to make something with, probably a small wallhanging.
02-25-2024
11:27 am
I have a panel that has been waiting for inspiration and I think I have found it in this post. I love the diamond idea. Thank youf for sharing your journey with us.
02-25-2024
11:27 am
I just recently did a wall hanging with a beautiful bouquet panel. I have more panels to use1
02-25-2024
11:29 am
I have just recently started using panels in my quilts and have found the whole process rewarding. I would love to have this book for some ideas.
02-25-2024
11:34 am
I’d never made a panel quilt until recently…didn’t think I’d be interested. But once I made one, wow! Great impact, and everyone (including me) liked it! I love the quilts shown here on this site. Your book looks like it has a lot of great ideas for using these pictorial panels. I have a few tucked away in my stash…this book could get me to take them out of the drawer and turn them into something special!
02-25-2024
11:38 am
I have nearly finished a quilt with a panel, and it was a bit of a struggle to get the dimensions right. Wish I had had this book before I started. I did design the quilt in EQ, which was an immense help!
This one will be finished this week, and I really want to make one with an owl panel.
02-25-2024
11:39 am
I’d love to do more with patriotic panels for Quilts of Valor. I love the ideas shown in your blog!
02-25-2024
11:40 am
Looks like a wonderful book. Great story how you put it all together.
02-25-2024
11:40 am
I would like to make a quilt that uses a panel with several vignettes that can be cut individually and incorporated into the patchwork.
02-25-2024
11:41 am
I would like panels that fit well into the borders. Wall hanging type panels perferably.
02-25-2024
11:42 am
I have several panels waiting for inspiration….. this book looks amazing.
02-25-2024
11:47 am
I have a geisha long narrow panel that is mostly black, gray, tan, and a bit of red. Finding a patchwork surround has been a problem so perhaps this book would help.
02-25-2024
11:48 am
I love panels of all kinds. Your ideas look great.
02-25-2024
11:50 am
I would love to use this book in creating quilts with panels for my Quilts of Valor for veterans and children’s quilts for donation to hospitals. So many panels I have in drawers that need used up!
02-25-2024
11:50 am
I have the Riley Blake Indian Motorcycle panel. Want to do something for the American Legion Riders. It’s to large for just one, my thoughts, so I want to split it vertically and make two panels. So, I am still wrapping my head around how to proceed and make keep it fairly masculine. Actually, this article is right on track. As I was solving the world’s problems at 3:00 this morning I thought about trying to load a pic into EQ8 and see what I could come up with. Wish me luck!!
02-25-2024
11:52 am
I have several panels and would love to get inspired by seeing all the different layouts you have done!
02-25-2024
12:09 pm
This is just what we needed! Thank you Shannon for all your hard work. We all have beautiful panels that we must have and then need inspiration for how to use. Very excited to see your book!
02-25-2024
11:53 am
I have made several panel quilts. My favorite is the 12 days of Christmas panel that I made from the love of quilting magazine. I also love adding other dimension to my panel quilts – such as using white minky on a llama baby quilt that I made. My play with fabrics quilt design I did in EQ8 it turned out lovely, made with little trucks that had flowers in the back. My next will be for my granddaughter using cat panels.
02-25-2024
11:53 am
I enjoyed your quilting journal story. I have some Laurel Birch fabrics that would work great as panels plus a set of wolf panels and another one of horses. In my stash is a substantial group of bird print fabrics and another group of flower print fabrics, neither of which has a specific colorway; so, I haven’t figured out how to them effectively. It would be fun to get each these 5 fabric sets into their own unique quilts.
02-25-2024
12:00 pm
Inspiring!
Can’t wait to try this!
02-25-2024
12:05 pm
I’ve made a few panels. I love trying to find coordinating fabrics for the panel. It’s the thrill of the hunt that I enjoy.
02-25-2024
12:07 pm
I would love to make a landscape quilt of Camel Rock in NM. It is a fond memory of my childhood. I am now 69.
02-25-2024
12:08 pm
This book would help me greatly! I was given boxes of fabric from a quilter who had sadly passed away. In those boxes were many panels of all sizes.I keep looking at them wondering how to start. I have looked at them so often I have some embedded in my brain! I will definitely buy this book.
02-25-2024
12:10 pm
I don’t know where to begin to answer this question! I have so many panels! I am very excited to see a book that offers different ideas for using panels and not merely framing it with borders. If a miracle occurs and I am the lucky winner, is there any chance that you would autograph this wonderful book for me, Shannon? Thank you!
02-25-2024
12:11 pm
I love working with panels and always looking for different ways to frame them. this book is certainly full of inspiration.
02-25-2024
12:16 pm
I want to make a panel quilt that begins with a panel that is printed straight!
02-25-2024
12:17 pm
I love to make quilts that have uplifting words or phrases on them. A lot of panels have them, but I need some inspiration
02-25-2024
12:23 pm
I have a panel of a dragon and a slayer and am still deciding how to make blocks for framing around the panel. Having a book like this would be great for learning how to accomplish that. I’ve done a few panels but nothing like this dragon panel. Why it has me stumped, I don’t know but someday I will get it done for my daughter-in-law.
02-25-2024
12:25 pm
I love to use panels to make charity quilts and would love some fresh new ideas. This book sounds amazing.
02-25-2024
12:31 pm
Such awesome ideas. I have several patriotic panels that I need to complete and give away. Panels can be fun to work with.
02-25-2024
12:32 pm
I love using panels to make college quilts for my grandkids. Most major universities have a tailgate panel for the center of the quilt, but designing the surrounding borders is always a challenge. EQ is a big help, but I’m always looking for fresh inspiration.
02-25-2024
12:33 pm
I love the ease of quilting with panels, but mine all look the same. The panel with a few borders around the outside. I would love to win your book to give me ideas on how to take quilting with panels to the next level.
02-25-2024
12:34 pm
A Dr. Seuss panel is just waiting for a creative spark!
02-25-2024
12:40 pm
My quilt guild is donating twin size quilts to a group home. I would like to use the panels that I have to make some of these quilts that we donate.
02-25-2024
12:42 pm
Love your story! I have made several panel quilts for Quilts of Valor, whose mission is to cover Service Members and Veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor. I’ve used EQ8 to design a few, but they are all pretty standard borders. A book like this would be invaluable in creating panel quilts with interesting borders that would comfort the recipients. When I get my book (either by winning this or purchasing one), I’ll be showing it off to my group members, who will most likely want to their own book.
02-25-2024
12:46 pm
I have several panels just waiting for inspiration. Maybe the book will help. Thanks for the possibilities and the help with the math.
02-25-2024
12:47 pm
I want to enhance the fun and beauty of the panels, and I have many of them sitting, waiting for some inspiration to strike. Your quilts are beautiful and very different from typical panel quilts. –Marsha
02-25-2024
12:50 pm
I love Frank! You have reawakened my interest in panels. My guild had an interesting program one year adding borders to quilts and because I use EQ, I was the togo person that members came to for help in designing their borders. It was a lot of fun. I will be alert in quilt shops for one as great as Frank!
Thanks
02-25-2024
12:51 pm
I have only quilted small projects. I would love to attempt a panel quilt.
02-25-2024
12:52 pm
I love using panels, too, and look forward to getting your book to inspire new ideas. I have several panels waiting in the wings. And, I use EQ8 for all of my quilt designing. I enjoyed reading your journey writing your book. I also have written, more technical, but for longarm quilters. “Guide to Quilting with Your Nolting,” two editions and am write a new book to go beyond.
Best of luck in your quilting and writing journey.
02-25-2024
12:52 pm
I have a panel that i purchased on a trip to Alaska that has been waiting for the perfect design. I have a feeling this book will have the perfect setting! Thanks!
02-25-2024
12:53 pm
I love fun ways to make a quilt from a panel!
02-25-2024
12:54 pm
I have a pretty Christmas panel that I would like to turn into a quilt
02-25-2024
12:55 pm
I love Horses.. panel is waiting to be done!!
02-25-2024
12:56 pm
I have a red truck Christmas panel I want to make.
Love your panels!
02-25-2024
1:01 pm
Have a Greatful Heart by Wind & A Prayer panel that I’d like some inspiration with.
02-25-2024
1:02 pm
I would love to find a panel with fall colors as I LOVE the fall, autumn leaves and a beautiful mix of gold/yellow, oranges, browns, tans, reds oh my the colors are endless! I love the cross hatch design you did on some of the panels really brightening and complementing the colors in the panel!!
02-25-2024
1:21 pm
Love this idea! I have wanted to buy panels outside of a quilt kit but don’t because I don’t know what to do with them. I have only been quilting for two years but have made lots of quilts and table runners and such! This book looks like it would be very helpful!
02-25-2024
1:21 pm
I have made a couple of small quilts with panels and I love it. I would like to get into it a little more.
02-25-2024
1:32 pm
I have a beautiful floral panel that has been resting in my stash for more than 5 years — I would love to figure out the best way to use it.
02-25-2024
1:34 pm
I am so excited about this book! I have the panel in Kismet, and I have bunches of panels that I love. I just don’t know what to do with them! I hope I can win the book, but if someone else wins it I will buy it!
02-25-2024
1:37 pm
I’m fairly new to quilting and would love to see your book for inspiration on how to be creative with panels.
02-25-2024
1:46 pm
I actually have the floral “Venice Panel” that I have not done anything with so that would be my first project from this book!
02-25-2024
1:46 pm
Your book looks like it would be full of inspiration for me. I have three panels right now, that i would love to create quilts with. One is for a family member who served in the military and the other two are wildlife for my grandsons. Thanks for your inspiration.
02-25-2024
1:47 pm
I love working with panels.I am always looking for new panel quilt ideas. I enjoy making comfort quilts for our community and try to use panels whenever I can as then I can make more quilts in less time. There is always such a need for these quilts, am looking forward to seeing what ideas I can get from your new book.
02-25-2024
1:48 pm
I’ve always wanted to make a quilt using a panel but wasn’t sure where to start. This book would definitely inspire me and get my creative juices flowing. Beautiful quilts in this book!
02-25-2024
1:54 pm
I have the Love Is panel but would like to alter the layout to make two smaller quilts as my neice found out she’s having twins! I have several panels and would love to add this book to my library!
02-25-2024
1:55 pm
I’ll be buying the book because I’m a sucker for a pretty panel, but I just want to say, I admire the way you set that goal and went after it! Congratulations on your first book.
02-25-2024
1:56 pm
My panel quilt would be one with the National Parks panel as the focal point – really enjoy nature as a theme for a quilt!
02-25-2024
1:56 pm
I picked up 2 different sized panels for horses at one of my charity sew days. I’ve kicked around several different ways to incorporate both of them into 1 bunk bed sized quilt (approx 60 x 70) to donate back to the charity. This book would be a great help! Thanks
Sheila
02-25-2024
2:04 pm
I have a collection of panels. I would make one of each!
02-25-2024
2:07 pm
I make a lot of baby quilts and patriotic quilts for the veterans.
02-25-2024
2:10 pm
I had a photo my DIL took in Northern Ontario, printed as a panel. I have played with a few options in EQ but not happy yet.
02-25-2024
2:15 pm
I want to make a panel quilt with the Hoffman Big Dream panels that have been sitting on a shelf since I purchased them:)
02-25-2024
2:17 pm
I love the Frankenstein quilt and could see that style adapted very easily to a vintage Santa Claus quilt.
02-25-2024
2:19 pm
I have both the navy and orange versions of the Marrakech Mandela 24” panels. I would love a way to showcase them.
02-25-2024
2:23 pm
I make mostly charity quilts and have several gorgeous eagle panels to make for veterans. Would LOVE some new ideas.
02-25-2024
2:23 pm
I love making Quilt Of Valor with panels, I’m always looking for new patterns.
02-25-2024
2:23 pm
I have so many panels…always looking for things to do with them for a fast gift! I have full panels and printed blocks, all of which would make great quilts! Thanks for sharing the fun giveaway!!
02-25-2024
2:23 pm
I want to make a queen size quilt using a Hoffman bear panel for my grandsons graduation in May of 2025.
02-25-2024
2:28 pm
I like to use panels for Quilts of Valor, and for children’s quilts. I also like them to practice quilting.
02-25-2024
2:48 pm
I have a beautiful dragonfly panel that I purchased a number of years ago and keep pulling out seeking inspiration and a direction. Your new book sounds like exactly what I need to get focused and come up with a plan!
02-25-2024
2:58 pm
I have never made a panel quilt, but would love to do one with a picture of the family. I traveled the world for 30 years ( Service to the Armed Forces and disasters, like major earthquakes.) would love to do a panel with pictures of my travels.
02-25-2024
3:03 pm
I would love to know how to finish some panels that I own. I have one panel that has a dozen blocks with Christian song titles on the blocks. I have EQ8 which I haven’t learned yet. This gives me some motivation to design my panels on it.
02-25-2024
3:08 pm
I bought EQ8 specifically to help me design a quilt around a panel I bought several years ago. It’s still in the design phase – because I keep changing my mind – but EQ8 makes it easy to create different layout options. Your book sounds like it offers even more inspiration!
02-25-2024
3:09 pm
Looks like a lot of fun.
02-25-2024
3:11 pm
I have two panels, One is a Native American
Two, is a peacock.
I am planning on using EQ-8 to construct the panels.
Thank you so much.
Kathleen
02-25-2024
3:11 pm
I would love to use panels to make quilts to donate. The ideas in this book are just what I have been looking for.
02-25-2024
3:20 pm
I have so many panels but feel at a loss when using them. Would love some guidance in using them
02-25-2024
3:24 pm
I have some panels of fairies that are an odd size and I have not figured out how to handle them and get them into a quilt for my younger sister. This book gives me ideas that may finally work. I would love to have a copy.
02-25-2024
3:42 pm
I’m ready for some ideas that do more than add a few borders around a panel.
02-25-2024
3:56 pm
I have several pillow-size panels (15-18 inches) that I want to build medallion quilts around.
02-25-2024
4:07 pm
I have several Disney panels that I have been sitting on for years.
02-25-2024
4:08 pm
Three panels as a donation for our local first responders fire fighters groups…..waiting, waiting, waiting. Would love help with inspiration so please pick me.
02-25-2024
4:10 pm
I really like yours Kismet
02-25-2024
4:22 pm
I want to make a quilted jacket with a panel on the back with wolves or bears or something. I’ve made 8 jackets before but never with a panel.
02-25-2024
4:29 pm
Lovely quilts from panels!
02-25-2024
4:29 pm
I have some beautiful panels and this book would help me plan coordinating patchwork designs.
02-25-2024
4:36 pm
I want to make a quilt with Charlie Harper printed fabrics.
02-25-2024
4:38 pm
I love panels and need inspiration. Going to look for the book.
02-25-2024
4:42 pm
My guild is always looking for the quick and easy with panels for comfort quilts. Ideas. I just need more ideas.
02-25-2024
4:43 pm
I have a multi-panel piece of yardage with birds and birdhouses that I want to combine with a moda fabric series that has small watercolor floral motifs, along with some additional watercolor-type prints. I love all the spring colors and I think it will just be a really cheerful addition to my bedroom once I get it figured out!
02-25-2024
4:47 pm
I enjoy layering panels to cut into triangles to make hexagons to surround the original panel.
02-25-2024
4:48 pm
I have a lot of donated panels that our church Prayer Quilt group has received. I would like to make prayers quilts and baptismal quilts to give away with the panels
02-25-2024
4:56 pm
I have never done a panel, have never been sure what to do with it. I have always wanted to do the panel that you are looking through a window.
02-25-2024
5:12 pm
I have 4 wildlife panels (deer, bear, eagles, etc). I love what Shannon’s projects! I can’t decide whether to make wall hangings or lap quilts. I could use her inspiration to change my panels into finished projects!
02-25-2024
5:25 pm
I have never quilted with a panel before but would love to try something fun!
02-25-2024
5:36 pm
Would love to get your book—enjoy making panel quilts—always like new ideas….
02-25-2024
5:43 pm
I have several cat panels and 2 copies of a Halloween panel that need to be quilts. And others. I’d live to win the book for more inspiration on using panels.
02-25-2024
5:45 pm
A couple years ago I bought a few panels that seemed like a way for me to change up my quilting methods using some hand quilting within the panel vs. piecing the whole quilt center. One that I really like says “I love you to the moon and back” and I have an idea to make it for my granddaughter who is now 10 yrs. old. I envision it as a wall hanging in her bedroom with bright colors surrounding it. She’s a high energy girl and I hope this will fit in her world. (As of now I’ve hand quilted a different panel of a dahlia and am trying to figure out that next step.) Thanks! Connie
02-25-2024
5:47 pm
I have a crane panel my son brought from Hawaii. I would love to use it in a quilt.
02-25-2024
6:23 pm
I actually have 3 in the cupboard. One
is the Hallmark Tree farm, Truck and dogs. The second is Polar Bear and baby, the third is a Old Fashion Santa Clause. Love doing panels. You can be creative with them. Would love to win the book for ideas for my three I have. Barb Beath Ontario, Canada.
02-25-2024
6:26 pm
I have several mountain scenery panels awaiting the right inspiration! Attic window? Special borders?
02-25-2024
6:30 pm
Multiple panels in my “stash” and a brand new one: Northcott Cedarcrest Falls. A new book focused on panel quilts with techniques and ideas would be perfect! Thank you and from Northern CA best luck with the book sales.
02-25-2024
6:38 pm
I think panels are the perfect answer for baby quilts. What is your best tip for piecing borders that fit!
02-25-2024
6:54 pm
I would love to do a panel quilt with a peacock!I already have square panels and coordinating fabric. I just need inspiration!
02-25-2024
7:02 pm
I want to make Quilts of Valor for my 3 cousins and best friend who has retired from the Navy and now has ALS
02-25-2024
7:29 pm
I make panel quilts for baby quilts. I love the ones with animals. It is an easy and quick quilt for a baby. I also like a panel I can cut and make into blocks and make a quilt around those blocks. I have a large horse panel and I need to find a quilt pattern to go with this panel. I no would love to get this book.
02-25-2024
7:37 pm
Years ago I purchased a panel with a mermaid on it. I would love ideas on how to finish it into a quilt for my daughter who is into all things mermaids. I also have some different animal panels that need to be made into a quilt.
02-25-2024
7:50 pm
I have lots of panels I want to turn into quilts, most are traditional 24×40, but I have some that are smaller groups of squares, and others that are larger and/or landscape. I often want to make them more bed sized, but just adding lots of simple borders can get boring. Always looking for more interesting ways to increase size.
02-25-2024
7:54 pm
I never win so I will be buying it asap.
02-25-2024
8:17 pm
I Have a Purdue University panel I would like to figure out how to work it into a quilt.
02-25-2024
8:27 pm
I’d love to win a copy. It’d be nice to do something else with a panel other than just put borders on it.
02-25-2024
8:38 pm
Have not worked with panels much. But I have two that are waiting for inspiration this book would give me some ideas.
02-25-2024
8:40 pm
I am not sure what I would like on the panel — I just would love to make one with a Christmas theme.
02-25-2024
8:52 pm
I want to make panel quilts that reflect the recipient.
02-25-2024
8:54 pm
Minions. The panel is real tall and skinny.
02-25-2024
9:02 pm
I have a collection of panels I love. Now that I have retired I want to make them into quilts for foster children. (A Blanket of My Own, Westerville, OH).
But I’m stuck. I need some ideas on how to use my panels to make twin size quilts and your book sounds perfect.
02-25-2024
9:03 pm
I am new to EQ and to quilting using patterns. I was just gifted some beautiful panels and would love ideas to use them to their strength’s and beauty in quilts
02-25-2024
9:04 pm
I am new to EQ and to quilting using patterns. I was just gifted some beautiful panels and would love ideas to use them to their strength’s and beauty in quilts.
02-25-2024
9:05 pm
I love panels! I would like to make a thanksgiving quilt using a panel as the focal point. Looking at a couple of pictures on the blog I liked how you used parts of the panel in blocks as well. When I see panels in a quilt shop the first thing I look for is how could I custom quilt them. The quilts you made for your book are creative and impressive that you made 15 of them in such a short time is just incredible! Thanks for the inspiration and for an opportunity to win your book.
02-25-2024
9:31 pm
At first glance, panels appear to be an easy “quilt” to use for learning free motion quilting skills. The biggest challenge is what type of pieced border to add for a more finished look. I would love to win a copy of this book for ideas on how to design pieced border for panels.
02-25-2024
9:40 pm
I want to make a quilt consisting of panel blocks. I would also like to use a large panel quilt with interesting pieced borders.
02-25-2024
9:43 pm
I need ideas for my collection of Halloween panels!
02-25-2024
9:45 pm
I have so many panels with no idea what to do with them. I purchased them because I really liked them. I really want them in some kind of pieced border or something that I can make them big enough to display on a bed. They are much too pretty to just put plain borders on them. Thank you for giving u a chance to win your book.
02-25-2024
10:54 pm
Love the Frank panel!
02-25-2024
11:17 pm
Perfect timing for your book. I was just wondering if I could put panels into EQ8 and how do some more interesting borders on them. I have a few panels with their matching fabric and then I have some that are just panels. I really enjoy the designing process, book and paper have been my go to but I invested in EQ8. So I am learning in my free time.
02-25-2024
11:54 pm
I like panels that look like nature. My daughter likes panels of the sea. My husband like panels of places he has visited.
02-25-2024
11:58 pm
I want to use a patriotic panel to make a quilt for my hubby. He was in the Navy for 21 years. He sees me making quilts for other people but none for us [yet]. I would also like to do something for other veterans as well.
02-26-2024
12:11 am
I have a stack of panels to make. I love fall and Christmas so I think I woukd start there. Not sure why panels intimidate me, but they do. Thank you for this offer to win a book!
02-26-2024
5:52 am
I have several horse panels that I would love to quilt for my niece as she is as horse crazy as I am!
02-26-2024
6:23 am
I have only ever purchased one panel. It is an Asian floral and I just loved it. I don’t know how to do it justice so it is languishing in my stash. I need some ideas about statement quilts. I also have never made a wall hanging quilt so I need inspiration! Looking at the “Frank” quilt, I can see that you have developed the idea of a statement quilt for sure!
02-26-2024
6:27 am
I have seen lots of beautiful Christmas panels and would love to make them into quilts. I like adding patchwork to make quilts that are unique, but for something only used for a short season I want them to be fairly quick to make.
02-26-2024
7:32 am
I love making Quilts for veterans. There are a number of amazing panels that are out that I would love to use and need ideas. Sounds like the perfect fit! And I am a new EQ user! Congrats on all the hard work coming to fruition!
02-26-2024
7:40 am
I have a couple of wild life panels that need something more than the free ones offered by the fabric manufactures. I love to make quilts of valor quilts with panels and would love some new ideas for them.
02-26-2024
7:51 am
I want to make a panel quilt out of a Christmas panel of a Santa with children of all races surrounding him. My first grandson will have his first Christmas this year and I want to begin creating traditions for him.
02-26-2024
8:05 am
I absolutely love the quilt photos from your book…excited to buy your book as well. I am new to quilting, but have a Pennsylvania Highboy Chest packed full of fabric! I vacationed on Maui in 1995; that is where my husband proposed to me and we were married there…what a dream! We still get chocolate macadamia nut coffee shipped to our home and I have purchased a few small panels to make a king-size quilt. I think your book will help me design that quilt. Thanks so much (hugs) Karen
02-26-2024
8:08 am
Instead of a panel you could make a large embroidery on your machine. I find it difficult to use a large embroidery and this book could solve my problem.
02-26-2024
8:11 am
I have a large sailing ship panel with two smaller panels that I want to make into a queen size quilt using an ocean theme.
02-26-2024
8:36 am
I have a National Park panel that I love, but am looking for a good way to showcase it. This book would be so helpful in that respect!
02-26-2024
8:43 am
The sunset panel with the orange and blue borders is drawing me. Good job!
02-26-2024
8:50 am
I love quilting with panels! I struggle with layouts! I can’t wait to see your book! I need it!! I have 5 panel quilts to design and sew!
02-26-2024
8:50 am
I love panels and have made many quilts using them.
Your book will inspire more ideas as I can tell from
the article I read on EQ8 which I own but need to use
more often. Thank you for sharing your passion.
02-26-2024
9:02 am
I have two panels which I dearly love. One is the Northern Lights and the other is a woods/forest scene. I have no idea what to do with them. I don’t want to take away from their beauty but I cant just quilt them as they are. Help! Thank you.
02-26-2024
9:16 am
I have several panels that I have been “waiting for inspiration” on. This book is just what I’ve been waiting for! I really want to make a quilt for my brother with a US Air Force panel that I purchased recently.
02-26-2024
9:34 am
OMG – totally blown away with what you can do with a panel. thanks for doing this book.
02-26-2024
9:42 am
I have a nativity panel and a Mary englebriet panel that for years I have struggled with what to do with them . Am excited for the info in your book.
02-26-2024
9:44 am
I would like to make a floral, feminine panel quilt. Something is soft colors, pastels.
02-26-2024
10:09 am
I love her designs shown in this blog. What creativity – the combination of pieceing and panel. I have one panel book and several patterns that show mostly squares around the panel. I was trying to work through some designs in EQ8 but not sure I like them. I have one that is titled Lake Life that I want to make it for my good friend who owns a lake house. I don’t care for the pattern designed by the fabric company, plus I don’t have the accompanying fabrics. This book would be a wonderful addition to my library.
02-26-2024
10:21 am
Two grandsons have requested quilts I could make with a panel. One wants a dragon the other wants a Husky.
02-26-2024
10:58 am
My guild makes -a lot- of charity quilts. We like panels for teens or adults that we can use to create throw size quilts, for Hospice and for our local family services agency. Ideas for teen boys are especially needed. Thank you for the opportunity to be in the drawing. I’m sure this book will be a helpful addition to our guild’s library.
02-26-2024
12:18 pm
I have the hardest time trying to come up with creative ways to use panels. Your book looks like a terrific source of ideas!
02-26-2024
1:38 pm
I have several panels that I want to make into quilts, but don’t know where to start!
02-26-2024
3:23 pm
I have a beautiful tropical panel with a macaw as the focus. I’d love to make large quilt bringing out the bright colors. This book sounds like a get place for inspiration
02-26-2024
3:26 pm
I have 3 to 4 panels in my stash and have no idea which blocks to use with them to create a quilt. A few ideas to get started would be most helpful.
02-26-2024
8:02 pm
Like many other I have many panels that I had to buy but then I am not sure what to do with them. I would like to take a panel and make a nice lab size quilt. Of course, panels can look like a piece of art that can be displayed in a quilted wall hanging.
02-26-2024
8:33 pm
I love panels. Would like to make a one block wonder with a panel in the center
02-26-2024
8:52 pm
I have about 30 different panels I need to make quilts with and would love to have some ideas for using them in quilts other than just adding borders.
02-26-2024
8:56 pm
I have a number of panels in my stash that need borders added to them.
02-27-2024
12:53 am
I like animal panels
02-27-2024
12:53 am
I like animal panels.
02-27-2024
1:10 am
I have made several panel quilts through the years, but just looking at the quilts you shared from Shannon’s book started the old brain a whirling. They are just great. I look forward to finding her book and buying it. I also will mention her trunk show to our guild president for 2025. Thanks for the great Q&A with Shannon!
02-27-2024
1:41 am
I love panels! They are one of my go to methods of quilt design. EQ makes it so easy, especially when adding embroidery or complex piecing to the quilt.
02-27-2024
2:24 am
I love panel quilts and am always looking for ideas! Winning this book would be a huge gift!
02-27-2024
4:45 am
I have a number of panels I would like to quilt. Flower Market panel is one on my list that I bought right after getting EQ 8 this fall, with the thought of creating a quilt for it.
02-27-2024
11:38 am
What a wonderful concept for a quilting book! All those lovely panels I’ve collected can come out of their box.
02-27-2024
1:11 pm
I have several panels and would like to put them into several quilts. But I need inspiration!
02-27-2024
1:31 pm
I have purchased the multiple panels needed for a chenille quilt.
02-27-2024
4:01 pm
I have so many unused panels and would really like to make some great things with them. Your book sounds like the perfect book for lots of ideas!
02-27-2024
4:39 pm
My first panel project consisted of using 7 panels and cut 6 of them into hexagon patches and then placed them around the border of the remaining uncut panel. It came out GORGEOUS!!!
02-27-2024
5:31 pm
I want to make a one block wonder quilt with a panel and a quilt with my Dream Big Flower and add some Hummingbirds. Thanks!
02-27-2024
7:15 pm
I have some kid oriented panels I would like to turn into comfort quilts!
02-27-2024
10:40 pm
Baby quilts to be hand quilted by our church group.
02-28-2024
4:27 pm
I have so many panels so this would help me plan for their use.
02-29-2024
4:39 am
Bright, cheerful panel quilt for a child.
02-29-2024
7:13 am
Panels are such fun. I have made a few panel quilts including one that I designed a pattern for using my EQ8 software for my local quilt shop. It would be an inspiration to see what fun designs are in the book.
02-29-2024
8:19 am
I have several panels in my stash. I have wanted to do something with them, but I didn’t just want to quilt them. This book looks like it could be a great tool to help learn how to add to those panels to make an amazing quilt.
02-29-2024
1:58 pm
I have a big bin full of panels big and small just waiting for ideas. I love the kismet quilt design.
02-29-2024
2:22 pm
I have a beautiful panel that I want to use in an attic window quilt. Your book looks fantastic and I’m so happy for you to have been given this opportunity and for the satisfaction of accomplishing this! I’d love to add your book to my quilting library!
02-29-2024
3:05 pm
I would love to make a spring floral wall quilt
02-29-2024
8:10 pm
I have an Egret panel that I have had for many years and would love some ideas what to do with it. I sure would like to have this book.
02-29-2024
8:41 pm
I would love more ideas on using panels in quilts. I have made a few but I know there is much more I can learn.
02-29-2024
8:42 pm
I have made a few quilts with panels but I would love to see some of these original ideas in print.
03-01-2024
8:28 am
I would love to make a quilt where the panel is cut up and put back together in a different pattern!
03-01-2024
8:36 am
I have a Route 66 panel intended for my husband. He grew up within a mile of the route. I’d like to incorporate 2 gold stars inn the border in honor of his brother (Vietnam Nam) and uncle (WWII).
03-01-2024
8:52 am
I have a stack of wildlife panels that I’d love to make into lap quilts for my living room … would love the book
03-01-2024
8:57 am
I love how the panels are used other than just in the center of the quilt with borders around it. I currently have a panel that may work for something like that.
03-01-2024
8:57 am
I love doing panels. Always looking for new ideas on how to frame them or incorporate them into my quilts. Would love to have this book.
03-01-2024
8:59 am
I want to make a kaleidoscope quilt with Dream Big Panels. I have other panels in my stash as well but I’m waiting to come across a pattern that I like for each of them!
03-01-2024
9:19 am
Would love to make a quilt based on a beachy panel.
03-01-2024
10:05 am
Honestly, I have quite a pile of panels and haven’t ever used a single one. I love them and love how they look but just haven’t figured out the best way to turn them into a quilt wit the exception of the Dr. Seuss book panel. I found the perfect pattern for that and needed a baby quilt. I will eventually get brave enough to do an attic window quilt with one of the panels. Maybe a book would be the needed inspiration to knock out a few. I never thought to center one inside a different quilt pattern. Very cool. I actually have that Valentine panel.
03-01-2024
10:20 am
I have at least a couple dozen panels in my stash waiting for inspiration. I love using panels in wall hangings. It really gives a nice focal point with plenty of opportunity for traditional blocks or other quilting around it. So glad to see I’m not the only one who’s a fan of panels.
03-01-2024
10:25 am
I purchased a VENICE panel, jelly roll and coordinating fabric for backing a year or so ago and it is still sits in my drawer. I have not seen a pattern I think would do it justice. I am looking forward to seeing your book and hope to find the pattern/idea for this lovely fabric. Thank you,
Gwen
03-01-2024
10:36 am
I love the idea of quilting with panels and is I don’t manage to win I will definitely order a copy of the book for myself.
03-01-2024
10:40 am
I love panels. It seams like I am collecting them.Last year I donated 30 of them to Kokomopiecemakers Guild we had a contest and the guild picked the winner, then we donated them at the end of the year to 3 of ours charity. We are going to have it again. I am just getting started on the Q8, I got it last year I am a slow starter. The panels, I love the most, is Noel Ark there is just something about them.
03-01-2024
10:43 am
I have a snowman panel that I would love to make into a quilt, but I haven’t found a pattern that would work yet.
03-01-2024
11:35 am
I am new to quilting but am totally hooked! I have all men in my family and they want a quilt (or 2) but it is a challenge to find a masculine theme they like. I am wanting to learn how to use panels as I feel I can find the themes (fishing, rock climbing, etc.) my guys enjoy! I love to read and quilt books are my new obsession! Love your journey!
03-01-2024
11:50 am
I have been collecting panels for years and have actually used a few. I did come up with my own design for a baby quilt. I would like to actually USE the panels that I love, so this book should help me. (PS I live near Fox Chapel, PA, which your publisher used as a name!)
03-01-2024
1:08 pm
I love panel quilts and am so inspired by the creativity seen in these patterns. Would love to win this book!
03-01-2024
1:39 pm
Looks like a great book for inspiration!!!
03-01-2024
1:49 pm
I have a plastic bin of panels of different sizes and I keep looking for books to inspire me, and until now I’ve not seen any I like. This would be a great tool to add to my arsenal!
03-01-2024
1:53 pm
I would love to win your panel book. I have done several in the past.
03-01-2024
1:55 pm
I have a beautiful flower panel that looks like a blazing sunset in orange, yellow and red. I was struck by the colors and have had it a while. I need inspiration as to what to do with it!
03-01-2024
2:41 pm
After my last horsed died of old age and I decided my old age meant hanging up my saddle for good, I purchased a panel of a running horse along with yardage from the same line to do a wall hanging for the top of my stairs–would love to have ideas on how to make this stunning–will be the first thing you notice when you walk inside.
03-01-2024
4:56 pm
I have a panel of deer in fall that I want to make into a quilt for a neighbor who is an avid deer hunter. He has had cancer along with other health issues and doesn’t hunt much anymore, so I need ideas to make him an outstanding quilt that he will love.
03-01-2024
5:32 pm
I would love to make a quilt using a panel with “soft” colors of wildflowers.
Love the samples shown on this page
03-01-2024
9:33 pm
I would like to make patriotic Panel quilt as well as seasonal panels to make wall hangings to use for decorating in each season.
03-01-2024
10:35 pm
I jut love panels but have no idea how to make quilts from them. I like to make throwsize quilts best.
Thank you for the opportunity to win one of your books on this subject.
03-02-2024
2:51 am
I love quilting all kinds of things – panels, blocks of the month, kits, patterns that I’ve anguished and over-thought my fabrics for days. I’ve created and made quilts for two great nephew’s graduations from high school, made a number of one block wonders (one with eight panels), started making my own clothes again, and have enough fabric that I’m never going to die! I have two of the panels featured on the cover of your book and have yardage of the coordinating prints. I’d love to make a quilt with those panels and would like to make an octagon one block wonder using panels. The first panel OBW was using hexagons.
03-02-2024
8:51 am
I already have two panels I’d like to make into quilts but, for the life of me, can not decide how to use them. I need her inspiration! Can’t wait to read her book.
03-02-2024
9:06 am
Would make a project with a whimsical seasonal theme like Christmas/winter, summer or autumn.
03-02-2024
11:48 am
I have a panel that includes 9×9 squares, fat quarters and border fabric. I would love to be able to design a quilt using those squares and other fabrics in the fabric line.
03-02-2024
2:47 pm
I have a number of panels. I just bought a Holiday Charms, Holiday Colorstory by Robert Kaufman Fabric Layer Cake/10 inch squares that came with a panel of Santa. I have surfed the different site to get ideas I am just not sure. I other panels to that are so pretty, cute, whimsical but I just don’t know how to go about making them into a quilt. I am new to EQ8. I would love to read your book and use my EQ8 and my panels to make quilts.
Thank Debi.
03-02-2024
4:17 pm
I can’t be the only one who seems to collect panels I can’t pass up but I’m always stumped what to do with them. Shannon has so many great ideas. Thanks for the inspiration!
03-03-2024
8:02 am
I love panels too and many times am confused on how to use them. This is a book that is needed.
03-03-2024
12:56 pm
I actually have several panels that I fell in love with and just had to buy. I didn’t know what to do with them, but keep collecting the ones that catch my eye for the someday….. I’m hoping this book helps get my someday going.
03-03-2024
4:13 pm
I find panels a great challenge and a wonderful opportunity to be creative. I have a Kelly Rae Roberts panel in the “Be the Light” I think this book would be great guide to create a quilt.
03-03-2024
6:00 pm
I’m making a panel quilt for my granddaughter for her birthday and would love to explore your book for some great ideas.
03-03-2024
9:26 pm
I want to make a panel quilt relating to our Veterans.