2 Panel Quilts with the Same Panel but Different Borders

I now have 2 granddaughters and today I have 2 panel quilts to share. Now anyone who has 2 children or grandchildren knows they should be gifted quilts equally. That being said - you can't give them the 'same' quilt because a war will ensue. I guess you could put their name on it, but what is the challenge in that? Instead I have decided to, in addition to waiting until the last minute, stress over how to border these Easter panels. I wanted to share new and exciting ways to border your panels and yet, I was struggling with coming up with new innovative ways to border a panel. So I decided, thank you Mary, to add fabric borders to one of them. While not new and exciting, it is a tried and true way to feature a panel and will never let you down. The other panel quilt features an experiment and you all will have to tell me if you like it or do not like it.
I also want to thank Mary for the binding inspiration for the fabric border quilt - plaid. It just added the perfect amount of eye candy to the quilt. Thank you Mary for sharing your adorable Easter quilt and helping me figure out what to do with my Easter panel.
The moral of the story is, your quilt patterns don't always have to be new and innovative. When you are struggling with what to do with your fabric, you can always turn to the tried and true methods used for years to create a beautiful piece of art that will be appreciated by the recipient. The person receiving your quilt doesn't care what pattern you used, only that you cared enough about them to spend your time an effort to make them a quilt. Thank you Mary for reminding me.
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April

[@rlogue4049]

You are a treat. Don't forget your Mom's birthday, and see you soon.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Momma is taken care of .. but all the tornado threats was so scary ... bad storms here! April

[@GTWhite-sl6cm]

I like both borders you have lucky granddaughters. Oliver is just like my kitties so helpful at calming your brain down and letting you refocus.💖

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you! 😊 I am blessed with two of the cutest grandbabies ever! Thanks for watching! April

[@donnadesloge3385]

Hi April I just wanted to thank you for the great videos. You've helped me out a lot. i love it when your pets show. Keep the video's coming....

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you! Will do! Thanks for watching! April

[@stellaunger8568]

I like them both. Love your “down to earth attitude”. Thanks for fun videos. 😃❤️🌺

[@aprilscraftroom]

Awww .. thank you for your kind words April

[@lucyscott736]

I love your bloopers. Oh yeah, the quilts are nice too. Lol

[@aprilscraftroom]

HA! Thank you! April

[@loraineleuschke4186]

I like both. Lucky granddaughters. 👍🏼👏

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you! April

[@pamboone6921]

The end is so funny!! 😂😅🤣 And Mr Oliver is a trip, love that guy 💙.

[@aprilscraftroom]

LOL .. He is something... LOL Thanks for watching April

[@CarolBowers-ue6xh]

Love Oliver looks like a cat I had when I was a little girl so pretty

[@aprilscraftroom]

😍

[@ruthanncarrothers4662]

I like the piano key border quilt best . The panel is adorable .

[@aprilscraftroom]

I think I do too .. Thanks for watching! April

[@dalenehowe9313]

You are so fun! I love your creations and when your kitty visits!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much! April

[@wilycat5290]

Love the strip border at top & bottom with the panel 👏👏. Thank you for the video 😊👍💕

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you for commenting .. I have to agree with you ... April :)

[@AnitaSouthall]

easy to see a few solutions to yardage problems using your 💡ideas 💡

[@aprilscraftroom]

Awesome... thank you for sharing that Thanks for watching! April

[@tanyawatson3776]

They are both beautiful quilts I love them both

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thanks Tanya April

[@jeanninesorensen6372]

The piano key is my favorite. Great idea.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Good choice! Thanks for watching! April

[@cathyplatt6948]

Oh my goodness what an amazing idea! Thank you so much 💕

[@aprilscraftroom]

Glad you like it! Thank you for watching! April

[@karentoynton8948]

Nearly Easter so loads of extra chocolate. Quilts look lovely. X

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you for watching Karen! April

[@yolanda2923]

Wow, I love panels and those are super cute 🙂

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you ... I hope they like them! April

[@patriciahomer5342]

I like the 1 with the piano 🎹 best! To cute! 🐶+🐰

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much! April

[@ginettelefebvre8817]

Just beautiful. Great video. Thanks April. Hapoy Easter hugs

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you! Happy Easter to you too! April

[@carolyncarter-nash6757]

Love watching your videos! 🙏💜

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much! April

[@amyhofner6777]

I actually like the striped border better than tried and true. As alway thanks for giving me inspiration on quilting.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thanks for watching! I am so glad it was helpful Thanks for watching! April

[@LisaLisa-zl9vu]

Both are cute quilts! Well done!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you April

[@BlumenKaren]

Oh...I have this panel and have never figured out what to do with it...now I have some ideas. Thank you!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Awesome! Thanks for watching April

[@sheri3108]

Piano key one is best. I am so glad I found your channel, I have enjoyed binge watching your videos.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much!

[@4evermykids1]

I like first one with solid like print but they are both cute thank you for sharing

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you for watching! April

[@merrilynblackmore6962]

I laughed when you were figuring out the math. That is my worst part. I noticed you are my leftie. So was my mom, 2 of my sisters, and my granddaughter, and my hubby. He says lefties are the ones only in their right mind. Loved your video. Thanks for taking the time to make it and share your talents. Now… go eat some chocolate! Hugs!

[@aprilscraftroom]

I love the leftie saying ... and they are correct ... Ha ha Thanks for sharing that April

[@leoniemcewen7578]

Love love the shirt... so going to have to make one for myself

[@aprilscraftroom]

You really should! ... So FUN! Thanks for watching! April

[@janhatchett7834]

Both quilts are great!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thanks for watching Jan! April

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Glad you found your “sewjo” 😍

[@aprilscraftroom]

ME TOO! Thanks for watching ! April

[@joycebloomer6120]

What a nice job! Love the video.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you very much! April

[@bgturman]

Cute panels and love the strip border idea!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Aww thank you so much!!!

[@photographybyday]

thanks A[ril. Love your channel

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you for watching April

[@suehorn4182]

I like them both 💝

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much! April

[@3catscarefreelife]

Such cute quilts!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you! April

[@ellenhofer3343]

I love it when Oliver shows up to help you! They are my favorite videos. These 2 quilts are absolutely darling

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much! April

[@lynnperschke3966]

Love my strip tube ruler!

[@aprilscraftroom]

FUN ... playing with all the tools is the best part sometimes! Thanks for watching! April

[@w.a.stewart3191]

Lovely gifts

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you! April

[@julietrudgeon3433]

Hey favorite quilter!! Love them both, but I love pink, so the pink one it is😁

[@aprilscraftroom]

Good choice! Thanks for the input! THanks for watching April

[@CatherineDoucette]

Love your tshirt lol. And yes, my quilt mojo is flat too.

[@aprilscraftroom]

LOL Thanks for watching April

[@nitababcock3977]

I like both!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you! April

[@jackierudd2010]

😂great video. I really love the panels. I like the look of the piano strips. Can't wait to see the next installment. Trouble with me is a lack of confidence, I've bought lots of lovely fabrics but fear cutting them incase I end up wasting them. Thanks for sharing and inspiring 😊 💖

[@aprilscraftroom]

You can do it... just jump in! April

[@jackierudd2010]

@@aprilscraftroom I'll let you know when I pluck up the courage 😂just don't hold your breath 😂💖

[@sherimcgill5139]

Ya know, that was a good call on making that stripped border of different widths. That way you didn’t have to make it come out the exact width of the panel. Ima remember that!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thanks! April

[@donnawilliams7478]

I like the piano key border but love the colors on both

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you Donna! I loved them both .. hard for me to decide

[@loraineleuschke4186]

Cute bunny quilt

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much! April

[@heatherstewart7131]

So cute.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you ❤️ April 😎

[@noreenmalmin8878]

Thanks for trying to talk me out of my block as well!! Your pannels look great!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

LOL ... always here to help Noreen! Thanks for watching! April

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

Hello! I hope you had a marvelous day! I got lots done in my sewing room today and now I'm sitting with my hand quilting while I watch your video. I hope you have a beautiful week ahead! Thank you for sharing your time and talent.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much ... I always look forward to reading your comments ... You are a crafter like me ... ALWAYS busy doing crafts / sewing / quilting ... lol thanks for watching ! April

[@donnacolegrove4113]

April, I just love your videos. You are a hoot! These quilts turned out beautifully.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching! April

[@gracepatane9384]

Beautiful quilts! I think that I am partial to the one that has the border all the way around. But, they are both really pretty!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you ... I like them both too... but I am partial ... LOL Thanks for watching April

[@sharonkobera8450]

Very cute

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you! 😊 April

[@loisellwood4407]

The piano key border is my favorite. You come up with some interesting ideas and it’s so much fun watching you implement them.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you Lois! April

[@lindapucillo3493]

Adorable puppies. Love the borders, but partial to the piano key one. Love your choice of colors in both quilts. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you! 😊 April

[@ShadowMoonFarms]

Di at Sister Chick Quilting sent me over to your channel. I think I like the piano key border the best. Thank you

[@aprilscraftroom]

That is awesome! Welcome to my channel... Thanks for watching! April

[@dorothykimble5649]

Very inspiring

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much! April

[@patriciaguevara8793]

I like both ideas - and you gave me ideas for panels I have just hanging around!! Thank you 😊

[@aprilscraftroom]

That is awesome! Thanks for watching! April

[@annieclayton2123]

As always you are a delight to youtube quilting, even Oliver. Thankyou so much April, love your shirt too !

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you for watching April

[@julieschmidt5217]

Love the T shirt..my life is always the last minute..but it works for me.🤣..need my mojo today as well.. April you have got me motivated to get my half made top out again and get working....no guilt attached💚

[@aprilscraftroom]

You got this! April

[@user-zz1zq6kb9z]

just beautiful. I wish I could find some panels to use. I would like to find a giraffe one foe my brother.

[@Dee_B23]

Both quilts turned out fantastic, love the colors! Your granddaughters are sure to love them. Oliver is so sweet, not spoiled at all...lol. Love the Tee shirt. It does not look crooked, looks like part of the design, I don't think anyone would have noticed ;-) Thanks for another fun video. Have a great weekend!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much! April

[@sherryfaires7931]

April, I really like both of your choices! I have a lot of assorted panels, so now I have some more ideas for them! The way you are deciding which baby gets which quilt is perfect! I enjoyed your video!

[@aprilscraftroom]

I'm so glad! Thank you so much for watching! April

[@anitanoland9188]

Nice job on completing 2 quilts! I do like the colorful piano-key border. Can’t wait to see your backings! And, can’t wait to see which one your granddaughter picks! Thanks for another fun video!! Happy Easter to you and your family 🐰💐🐥✝️🌸❤️

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thanks so much! Happy Easter to you and your family too April

[@CrazyCraftLady626]

I’m currently working on a quilt and realized my backing was just short of being wide enough. I was stumped Bc I didn’t want to buy more fabric. You putting that strip on the back.. genius! I actually have some coordinating fabric left that I can use! Problem solved! Thank you!! Love watching you. I should also let you know I only started quilting in August of 2021. So learning as I go lol

[@aprilscraftroom]

That is great! .. Glad I could help with that .. LOL Thank you for watching! April

[@pamboone6921]

Wow, I can’t pick which one I’d pick lol there both absolutely beautiful,,good job April.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thanks so much 😊 April

[@pamelahill7164]

I like the piano key one

[@aprilscraftroom]

ME too! thanks for watching ... April

[@jennysanfilippo2105]

This is so inspiring. I too, have a few panels. Now I can get started on them thanks to this video you made. Your the greatest. Oh and Oliver is so sweet. My black, & white fluffy cat insists if Oliver can be your assistant, then my cat Smokey is going to be mine. I told him we can sew together but absolutely no chocolate for Smokey. ( not cause it's bad for cat's, but cause I'm selfish) Mine all Mine. lol.

[@aprilscraftroom]

LOL... I totally agree with you! THanks for watching .. and tell Smoky HI April

[@lindaalbano6868]

April honey the purple and the greens look good.the pink,green strips is a no

[@olitanahooikaika3941]

Both are beautiful!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you! 😊 April

[@sharonallen7388]

You have a stack and I have about 10 bags full of separate quilt projects!!! Lol

[@aprilscraftroom]

Sharon .. we must be related ... lol thanks for watching .. good luck getting those stacks done .. April

[@reneecorbin8501]

Love your show,, love your quilting,, love your crazy,, just remember to rest some too , that might help your mojo, cause we gotta have your crazy so the rest of us can get thru this messed up world !! HAPPY EASTER 🐣 💓

[@aprilscraftroom]

Great advice--- Thank you so much for watching April

[@robingangler1922]

Love those! Awesome job. Your Granddaughters will love them!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thanks so much 😊 April

[@grams5580461]

I like them both. I got my quilt mojo back just in time for my hand to give out. So I just decided to cut out a bunch of quilts then sew them later. I am loving all the pastels right now. You have to let us know which one your granddaughter picked.

[@aprilscraftroom]

will do! Thanks for watching! April

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

Both are nice; but, I like the one with the long piano keys best. I'm in a rut also. Today I just sat at my sewing machine and did mindless pieceing wih scraps. It is a little like putting a puzzle together without knowing what the out come will be. I find it relaxing and fun. I wonder if finishing some of my UFOs would make me happy? It will not stop raining. I need to work in my gardens and mow the yard.

[@aprilscraftroom]

I love that you do that ... I bet it takes up alot of PROJECTS off your table .. finishing un-finished projects .. there is an idea for thought ... LOL April

[@charlavaught2681]

I like them. The one with strips looks like a “piano keys” border.

[@aprilscraftroom]

I think that is my fav... so colorful! Thanks for watching April

[@paulasmith6169]

Love ❤️ love both quilts. Grandkids gonna love Them both.

[@aprilscraftroom]

I sure hope so... thanks for watching April

[@teresabell3487]

I love both, but the strip border is my favorite

[@aprilscraftroom]

Mine too! Thanks for watching! April

[@DebsWay]

You chose some fabric with beautiful, Spring-like colors for both but I think I like the piano key one the best. I think that was a great idea for a border!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you .. I kinda agree with you .. it might be my fav too! thanks for watching ! April

[@kyliespiller2163]

Both are just beautiful would love to see them finished. You actually have given me an idea for a panel I’m stuck on 😊

[@aprilscraftroom]

That is AWESOME! ... Glad to help! April

[@karenhawkins6311]

Totally unrelated, but my shirt right now, says exactly the same thing as yours!! :)

[@aprilscraftroom]

LOL .. you have good taste! April

[@tracyruth4247]

Beautiful panels! They both turned out lovely, but I like the one with the strips better...more color😁 tfs

[@aprilscraftroom]

I think I am in agreement with you .. I love the colors too! THanks for watching and your feedback. April

[@Kera.S.]

Loved both quilts! your grand daughters are so lucky to have the bestest grandmother! BTW what is the fabric you used for the smaller border of the one with only 2 borders? It's beautiful!

[@aprilscraftroom]

It is by Northcott and it is called Bliss. Thank you for watching and commenting. April

[@kathyjobeam1345]

Love them both!!! Great job! I have fabric that I love but I can't bring myself to cut it yet.🤪

[@aprilscraftroom]

You can do it! April

[@chantalgreen9035]

Liked piano 🎹 border best

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you .. I think I do too! April

[@mrslsanderson]

My friend just had twin boys, so I made twin quilts. Used the same panel for both but used different color fabric for borders. Send you a picture but don’t think I can here….

[@aprilscraftroom]

My email address is listed in the description. I would love to see pictures. Thank you for watching and commenting. April

[@deloresrast8543]

I like both of them. I bought that same panel and backing. Can’t remember how I made it or who I gave it to!!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

The struggle is real ... so many quilts .. so little time! Thanks for watching! April

[@lynnessewimperfect825]

Hi April! I love the colors you chose for both quilts, especially the purple borders. So nice to see your intrepid helper Oliver join in. I need a shirt like yours ... I am definitely a last minute person too. Take care, and Happy Easter to you and yours. ~~ Lynne

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much Lynne! Happy Easter to you and your family as well! April

[@shirleyhanson6132]

Hi April, I really enjoy your videos. Have you done a child's quilt that has "busy stuff" like squares with pockets that have fasteners (button and buttonhole, snaps, laces, hooks, zips, etc)? I can't figure out how to avoid the "swallowing hazard" .

[@aprilscraftroom]

No .. I haven't done one of those yet.. but would love to attempt it for my youngest granddaughter .. I will have to look into that more and see what I can come up with thanks for the idea...APRIL

[@skyedebbie]

Hi April, my mojo for any quilting has gone on vacation. I want so badly to finish something. I don’t seem to be able to finish anyth

[@reneecorbin8501]

Ha ha haha 😄 😆 🤣 😅

[@aprilscraftroom]

I feel your pain .. LOL thanks for watching April

[@ammiestacey3394]

What do are you using for on your board panel so the fabric stays put

[@aprilscraftroom]

check out the short I did on it ... it is flannel ... but the short shows all the materials I used

[@Deeloveshergoldies]

I have golden retrievers I love that panel where I’d you get it?

[@aprilscraftroom]

Hobby Lobby several years ago .. but someone found it on ETSY just recently April

[@MyFungal]

I don't do quilts per say but I do have a sewing block with sewing or there are days it's not my day to sew

[@aprilscraftroom]

That is the fun of it all... you can do what you want to do .. when you want to do it ... Thanks for watching! April

[@vickyadams3007]

Where do you get your shirts?

[@aprilscraftroom]

Hi Vicky ... I make them April

[@nathanwilson5206]

How do you order a sew what box''''

[@aprilscraftroom]

Hi If you go to the description on this video ... I added a link so you can just click it (easy peasy) April

[@shellylemons]

I’m going to be a nana again!!! My daughter and her husband FaceTime us on Sunday to announce that she is pregnant. This is not our first grandchild. His son has three daughters and my son has a stepson. I’m in a pickle. I want to make a gender neutral baby blanket with a botanical theme. They both have careers in the same floral nursery. Dad is a professional landscaper and mom takes care of the live plants. I thought a botanical themed blanket would fit in for boy or girl. Do you have any idea where I can find fabric/panel? I’m going to keep it simple. The baby will be due late November to early December so I want it cozy. What is the best batting?

[@Deeloveshergoldies]

When I loose my mojo I make “a” block. Just a block that I had always want to try. I will have an orphan block quilt made one day.

[@aprilscraftroom]

That is an excellent idea .. thank you for sharing! April

[@vickyadams3007]

What does your shirt say?

[@sandrak7267]

Don’t rush me I am waiting for the last minute!

[@aprilscraftroom]

THanks Sandra .. April

[@aprilscraftroom]

see Sandra's response .. she took care of it for me ... April

[@QuiltQueenSylvia]

I find the green border is fighting with the panel...it´s too bolt, it takes the focus away from the panel

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you for your input Sylvia ...I do like to hear what others think ... color choices ...etc Thank you for watching April

[@annas.r.p.5835]

too cutsey

[@SuperBeccajean]

Yeah. Kinda is. She does come close to my thinking process…kinda.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thanks for watching! April

[@aprilscraftroom]

Great minds think alike .. LOL thanks for watching! April

[@deloresrast8543]

What is it about cats wanting to stick their tails in your face!!!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

RIGHT!!!! Thanks for watching! April

[@gracepatane9384]

Beautiful quilts! I think that I am partial to the one that has the border all the way around. But, they are both really pretty!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you! April