The John Deere panel quilt is finished. He was long arm quilted by the 3 Sisters, New Paris, Indiana and measures 91" by 100", perfect size for a double bed.
I love how this quilt has turned out. I started with this panel which I really don't think is very attractive. It's too saturated with orange and red and I don't think the blue and green plaid improves it any. I still haven't figured out what the crop in the spring section is supposed to be. Definitely not spring in the Midwest. I purchased the panel because I wanted the tractors, they look exactly like my father's old JD 6/20.
I thought about how to finish this panel for years, it came together very nicely.
I used 2" strips pulled from the 2" strip box to make the log cabin blocks.
I took this picture of a corner because I wanted you to see the lovely stripe used for the binding. When I saw this fabric at the store, I bought it immediately, I knew it would be perfect for this quilt!
Hi Gretchen! WOW this quilt turned out lovely. I am impressed with how nicely those panel pieces turned out. You would never know! I agree that the plaid didn't really enhance them in any way. I think my favorite parts are the small little squares and the leaves in between. It is gorgeous. Thank you for linking up today. ~smile~ Roseanne
What a fabulous quilt! I, too, had seen that fabric and passed it up because I could not see how to use that panel. Plus I know no one who had a tractor. On Grandpa's 7 acre farm we did all of it with a hoe, a weeder and a shovel. love those maple blocks and log cabins. The stripe fabric is the icing on the cake. Thanks for sharing, Gretchen. It was a treat.
What a great quilt you have designed from a simple panel. I am glad you made it 4 separate blocks... the maple leaf layout is great and the log cabins are great... Love the striped binding... and the sunflower fabric you used too :) You have a fun stash to dig from :D The quilting is perfect! Kathi
That panel sure isn't very attractive but what you chose to do with it is amazing. Such a beautiful finish. Thank you for sharing in Put your foot down.
You finished this perfectly! I love how you framed the panels. The log cabin blocks are perfection. Great job! Thanks for sharing on Wednesday Wait Loss.
That panel was average by any standard, but your finished quilt is totally amazing! The leaves are great and I love the setting into the log cabins. One very lucky 12 yo. Thanks for linking up with the Chameleon's Colour & Inspiration Tuesday. :)
You really brought that panel to life!! And just look at all the wonderful scraps put to good use.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome quilt, he will love it!!
ReplyDeleteHi Gretchen! WOW this quilt turned out lovely. I am impressed with how nicely those panel pieces turned out. You would never know! I agree that the plaid didn't really enhance them in any way. I think my favorite parts are the small little squares and the leaves in between. It is gorgeous. Thank you for linking up today. ~smile~ Roseanne
ReplyDeleteAwesome quilt! I love working with panels and your idea worked out very well.
ReplyDeleteFantastic way to completely change and use the focus of the panel. He will cherish it for life.
ReplyDeleteThat turned out beautifully, Gretchen! You would never know it was the same panel!
ReplyDeleteDon't you love it when an idea comes together and works? That's a really nice quilt.
ReplyDeleteFabulous quilt! Those log cabin blocks are great.
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt...love all the pretty
colors..have a great day!
What a fabulous quilt! I, too, had seen that fabric and passed it up because I could not see how to use that panel. Plus I know no one who had a tractor. On Grandpa's 7 acre farm we did all of it with a hoe, a weeder and a shovel. love those maple blocks and log cabins. The stripe fabric is the icing on the cake. Thanks for sharing, Gretchen. It was a treat.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lucky 12 year old boy! It's beautiful. (I'm glad you cut away that green plaid :p)
ReplyDeleteHoorah! A big finish! Looks great!!
ReplyDeleteAnother beauty Gretchen! You did great on working around the panel. Hugs
ReplyDeleteIt's huge. I love it, all the autumn colors.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great quilt you have designed from a simple panel. I am glad you made it 4 separate blocks... the maple leaf layout is great and the log cabins are great... Love the striped binding... and the sunflower fabric you used too :) You have a fun stash to dig from :D The quilting is perfect! Kathi
ReplyDeleteI still can't quite get over how you transformed a humble panel into this spectacular quilt. It's incredible!!!
ReplyDeleteLove how this turned out! You did a great job surrounding those panels with a wonderful design
ReplyDeleteThat panel sure isn't very attractive but what you chose to do with it is amazing. Such a beautiful finish. Thank you for sharing in Put your foot down.
ReplyDeleteyou turned an awful panel into a lovely quilt!
ReplyDeleteWow, you really elevated that panel!
ReplyDeleteThis is an amazing quilt! It's a triumph of design and color. For the record, I like the tractors (we love John Deere around here).
ReplyDeleteGreat combination of blocks to highlight those panels. Thanks for sharing with Oh Scrap!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful way to use that panel! I'm sure it will be loved.
ReplyDeleteVery creative! Love the setting.
ReplyDeleteYou finished this perfectly! I love how you framed the panels. The log cabin blocks are perfection. Great job! Thanks for sharing on Wednesday Wait Loss.
ReplyDeleteWonderful, you have made the tractor panel into a work of art!
ReplyDeleteThat panel was average by any standard, but your finished quilt is totally amazing! The leaves are great and I love the setting into the log cabins. One very lucky 12 yo. Thanks for linking up with the Chameleon's Colour & Inspiration Tuesday. :)
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