Panel Magic II

Panel Magic II - 1 - Fabric Preparation and Cutting

Posted by Wanda Milankov on

Sometimes panels get skewed when rolled onto a bolt. Before cutting, we need to straighten the grain of the fabric as best as possible. As you can see, when this panel is folded selvage to selvage, it doesn't fall evenly. Yup, it's skewed! Grab the diagonally opposite corners of the panel and give them a gentle tug and shake. Repeat this with the other two corners. You may have to do this a few times. In most cases this fixes the problem.    Now let's cut our six panel pieces to 10½" squares.  Measure both ways across the middle and...

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Panel Magic II - Introduction

Posted by Wanda Milankov on

Panel Magic II -  Introduction

thimbles & things  is very excited to announce our first Quilt Along!!! We hope you all decide to participate as this is going to be fun!  This is a free Quilt Along! Panels are so popular now, that we thought a panel project was a good place to start.  Panel Magic II by Wanda's Designs features six 10" panel squares and makes up to 62" x 72" cozy throw. We are starting September 4th, 2018! Just enough time to gather your pattern and fabrics. The  pattern is available at the shop (visit or call 705 326-9357 to reserve), or online,...

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