Unlocking the Magic: Halloween Panel Quilt Ideas

Why don't you Use fabric panels? Maybe you feel like they are cheating. How can it be cheating? You make the blocks that go around those panels. Does it save time? Of course it does. But saving time isn't cheating - have you heard the phrase 'work smarter, not harder'?
Panels are smart.
Maybe you don't think your recipients will like them. I've given away several panel quilts and I haven't had one person return them. Panels are now beautiful pieces of art or fun quirky fabric pieces. Halloween panels are especially fun if you like ghosts, and pumpkins and fun spooky trees and clouds.
Or maybe the problem with panels is you don't know what to do with them. If that is the case, this is the video for you. I am going to do a series on how to use fabric panels in your quilts. I am featuring Halloween panels, but
In the first video I share the easiest way to make a panel quilt. Add borders. I need a small quilt for my 2 year old granddaughter and adding borders is the perfect way to do that.
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April

[@ginamiller3823]

I am doing a project of donating 50 quilts for Christmas for intellectual disabled adult we support at work. The majority i am making and have used quite a few panels!!!! I have been working on them since the first of the year.

[@aprilscraftroom]

OMG ... you are amazing .. what a great gift ... how un-selfish ... I love this! Thank you so much for sharing this and for doing this for the people that are receiving your wonderful gift of quilting love! This is just amazing!!!

[@ginamiller3823]

Thanks!

[@marges8631]

Best quilting line of the week - “One’s to hoard and one’s to use”😂😂😂

[@juliaraley9563]

I literally laughed out loud when she said that! Brutal honesty is her jam, and she is calling all of us out 😂

[@juliaraley9563]

April, I adore your “controlled chaos!” As a mother of 3 (2 of which are still at home) and grands every weekend….I feel you! Your cats also crack me up, it’s as if they want to share your sanctuary, yet you want to be alone and productive 😊. Thank you for all you do!

[@aprilscraftroom]

lol

[@AuntDi2]

“One is to hoard, one is to use” - I just about spit my coffee!! 😂🤣

[@aprilscraftroom]

Lol

[@jenicehaneline1846]

Love hearing your grandchildren in the background.

[@aprilscraftroom]

❤️

[@robinschar666]

I make Quilts of Valor quilts & panels are not only beautiful but a real time savor & the recipients love them!

[@aprilscraftroom]

I totally agree!

[@debracameron9012]

OMG kittys, grandkids, how beautiful. It's so nice to have such beautiful company while quilting. Love them and the projects.🥰

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much!

[@veraweeks8534]

Your little granddaughter is saying “uh oh “. Haha 😂

[@aprilscraftroom]

she is the cutest!!! UH OH... GIGI LOL

[@TheSewingChannel]

It turned out, absolutely darling❣️ great video April❣️

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@pennytinker2356]

i love the munchkin that drifts in and out of your video. i so enjoyed watching for her that i had to rewind you several times. thanks for this pro-panel video i think panels get a bad rap because if nothing else they are fast and easy and fun. and thank the munchkin.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Glad you enjoyed! and that MUNCHIN is so awesome... I LOVE HER SO MUCH...

[@Joy-eq6qg]

Nice panels. Think my favorite is the one you plan to make for yourself. Your skinny quilt looks perfect for a 2 year old! Abstaining from chocolate for a while, my blood sugar has creapped up on me & I'm getting ready for knee replacement surgery. Working on baby quilt my mom hand embroidered several years ago; it will be for our great-granddaughter #3. Grandchildren & great-grandchildren are fun & keep us young at heart.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you for watching my channel ❤️ Good luck on your upcoming surgery 🙏🏻

[@rebeccamaccallum9239]

Oh my dear, one to use and one to hoard!!! U r a girl after my own heart, I confess to doing this. Way to go!

[@aprilscraftroom]

🤗

[@nitescudelia8777]

You and your quilts, family and cat are so so lovely !❤

[@aprilscraftroom]

You are so kind! Thank you for watching my channel

[@jannawhitten2473]

It’s not cheating! It is super creative! Because most of the time you have to create your quilt around it, which I have done!

[@aprilscraftroom]

love this defination!

[@AliciaSaginario]

I just did a quilt with my first panel. I now love panels. It’s the grinch 💚

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much for watching

[@inabailey2981]

I too love your use of panels. And your statement about buying 2 was purfect. The way you finished the quilt was perfect. That you for showing the way to use directional fabric as borders.

[@aprilscraftroom]

You are so welcome ... thank you so much for watching !

[@micheleh4016]

Let me just say, your new ring is to die for! Nothing says I love you like wearing a pink spider ring. LOL

[@aprilscraftroom]

Right!!!! Lol

[@scottydog6539]

You are so charming April. Love watching you.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much

[@junehanson7865]

Awesome quilt 😊 14:15

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thanks so much 😊

[@mandyssouthernstitchin]

I love working with panels. I "frame them" and quilt them and hang them on the wall as "portraits".

[@aprilscraftroom]

Love this idea Thanks for sharing

[@patriciaboyd1199]

Love your animal helpers !

[@HoneySparkles2]

😂😂they brought you a purple flower to match!! Precious. ❤

[@aprilscraftroom]

I know!! love it

[@richeletruax3909]

Your grand daughter is adorable

[@aprilscraftroom]

😊. Thank you

[@kendranewton9071]

Love panels and panel quilts, as in my Barbie quilt. Love you Halloween quilt, adorable.. the black strip just sets the strips off!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thanks so much 😊. Thanks for watching my channel!

[@eduardachi2571]

OMG APRIL I AM ALWAYS HAPPY WHEN U COME ON U ARE SO FUNNY THE BIT WITH THE CAT WOW

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thanks so much 😊. LOL

[@debbiebrugman4543]

Love your T-shirts especially the Charlie Brown 🎃 one. I have been using panels lately for charity quilts. The sew up quickly. I like what you said that they are pictures, and in my mind it gives the person receiving it a place focus on or escape to. Glad I found you. Loved hearing your grandchildren in the background and watching your granddaughter wandering in and out 😆 And April I could care less about what is in your background. Your real 👻

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you ❤️

[@jeanettewithrow9641]

Cute little granddaughter. Thanks for video

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thanks for watching!

[@carenstory8425]

Love the panels . I love using panels makes it quick and easy. Reagan will love it. ❤️

[@aprilscraftroom]

❤️

[@aprilscraftroom]

❤️

[@jankalonick4771]

I LOVE PANELS ALSO!!! I have at least 40 or 50 if not more. I need to get my sewing room moved and get things set up correctly, I have to get BUSY!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

40-50--- OMG ... You are my spirit animal! LOL You are awesome... I am envious!!!

[@judymoen674]

I love your idea, you are so much fun

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you Judy! I appreciate you watching my channel!

[@ladyjane3660]

I just discovered you, today. You clicked with me like only a few others who do sewing/quilting videos do. You have a naturalness about your presentation which feels very comfortable; you edit out everything that just isn't necessary for the viewer to suffer through; and you seem like a normal, every day person. The more I watched the video, the more it occurred to me, "Oh, my gosh! It's my twin sister!" Then I saw you have at least one cat that likes to sew with you. So do I. Then I saw you have at least one of the same machines (the Viking) as I do. Then you commented on your background, and I do sew with reckless abondon, but your sewing area is definitely neater than mine. Then I realized you have the same body shape as I do! O.M.G.!!! Loved your encouragement on using panels. I don't dislike panels. I have a lot of them to do something with so I obviously liked them enough t buy them. Now I'm going to go watch some more of your videos. So happy to be a subscriber. BTW, cute, cute grand daughter, who, I bet, made you put that spider ring on. LOL.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Awesome!!! I need a twin sister- lol I’m so glad you found me and just wanted to tell you thank you so much for watching my channel ❤️

[@sheilacarroll7143]

I love panels! So happy to hear that I'm not the only one! 🤗 Thank you for sharing. 😊🎃🐱

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thanks Sheila!

[@Kdcaswell]

I have about 20 panels that I fear doing anything with i am now inspired. Thank you

[@aprilscraftroom]

you can do it ... that is an awesome collection!!!

[@laris2328]

I got the fat quarter bundle of that fabric. In it was the kitty fabric in orange and purple. I made those into placemats for my sister's grandkids. The fabrics can be scary to little kids. So I figured that they each would get one each Halloween for the next 3 years. They loved the idea of it glowing in the dark. I think that they'll end up in their bedrooms instead of the dining table. Which is great with me. The other side was doggies dressed up in hats and scarves for winter.

[@aprilscraftroom]

HOW SWEET is that !!! I know they loved those! VERY THOUGHTFUL!!!

[@patriciaemeigh4370]

Not a fan of Halloween but think your Halloween quilt turned out beautifully!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you

[@grams5580461]

I love panels. You are so fun to watch.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you

[@KelleysQuiltsandCruises]

I did a Harry Potter quilt with a panel for my great-niece. She loves it!

[@aprilscraftroom]

ohhhhh ... that sounds awesome! My daughter LOVES Harry Potter!

[@lynneschultz316]

I use panels. I make baby quilts for a pro-life organization in Israel. They go fast! And, you’re right, it’s a wonderful picture!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@CarolBowers-ue6xh]

Another great quilt and I love hearing those little voices in the background don’t have any of those around here count your blessings

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much! I sure do ... they are blessings for sure! Thank you for watching my channel!

[@bettytullis461]

I'm always excited to see another video from you. Can you say total fun? Every kid would love 'glow in the dark.' I love panels, too, and there are so many choices! I consider them another design path. I appreciate your tutorials on panels and have learned a lot from you! Thank you for all you bring us!

[@Thebrenbzzz]

:) never cheating when you be creating. :)

[@aprilscraftroom]

Amen sister!!!

[@junehanson7865]

Love your panels i use panels i love them 😊

[@aprilscraftroom]

I love Panels so much .. make stuff so cute and FAST!!!! Thanks for watching my channel!

[@joz1801]

That quilt turned out so cute with that panel. I never thought of making a quilt with just a panel and borders but that is darling. I also bought the panels at the busy lady the last time I saw you there of the Nights of Olde Salem. I also bought the accent material that goes with it because I love glow in the dark quilts. Be safe and don't forget to eat a Butterfinger.😂😂

[@aprilscraftroom]

Hi Joz1801. Hope you are doing great! Thanks so much for watching my channel.... I will eat a butterfinger gladly in your honor! LOL

[@margaretgriswold3738]

Oh I’m so glad to see you

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much!

[@kyliespiller2163]

I just love using quilt panels and love your videos and your ideas

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much!

[@lindagillian8157]

I love it!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

thank you so much!

[@carolweyandt2925]

Love all the panels, and love the fabric that goes with the panels. Stay safe

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much! You too!

[@chloey3412]

I just did my first pannel quilt with the sweet n spookier panel and my mom absolutely loved it!

[@aprilscraftroom]

That is awesome!

[@cathyerrion18]

I love panels...especially to cut them up...🎉

[@aprilscraftroom]

fun stuff right there!!!

[@sisterchicksquilting]

I'm dying over your "PET" comment!!! Does it's name begin with a "T" ?????? YES!!!, love the skinny black border, great minds think alike! This is such a cute panel, your're little grand is going to love it! I do :) Great video April!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Hi Di... LOL. Thank you for your comments... LOL. The grand babies loved them so much .. they were a big hit....... I really appreciate you watching my channel. April

[@debbieparker6412]

Love it! You are so creative! I enjoy watching your granddaughters keep you company as you create!

[@aprilscraftroom]

thanks Debbie!

[@jannawhitten2473]

You have soooooo many panels for halloween! I think I only have 6.

[@aprilscraftroom]

I bought them cause I wanted to make for the babies in our family ... and I love panels... WIN WIN! ... lol

[@diannplatt-roberts8692]

So fun to start the day with you.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Awww! Thank you so much!

[@vickyjones5070]

I enjoy your videos, I’m currently making a Christmas Grinch quilt with a panel. First time I’ve used one. Your little Grandaughter is a cutie.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Wonderful! Thank you for watching ... I LOVE GRINCH!!!

[@kellihorger707]

LOVE all the halloween panels! I've been using a lot of minky to back quilts with. I just skip the batting and the quilt up so beautifully.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Looooove MINKY!!!!

[@amyhofner6777]

I love panels. Nothing wrong with them, otherwise why would designers make them? Stay spooky 👻

[@aprilscraftroom]

❤️

[@deloresrast8543]

I love panels and have quite the collection!!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

LOVE THIS !! Thank you so much for watching my channel!

[@pamboone6921]

Hi April, Awwww I’m so jealous I didn’t or haven’t got to go to Missouri Star! I’m so glad you went, I bet it was a blast! Your panel quilt turned out sooooo pretty! Good call on the black strip. Loved it. I’ve only done one panel quilt, yep I cut it up and done the window frame around it 🙄, I know so silly! It did turn out so pretty BUT,,,,I’ll not do that again, lol I always enjoy your videos, and love seeing your sweet babies playing around. Until next time, have a blessed week ❤

[@aprilscraftroom]

Love this Pam Thank you so much for watching my channel ❤️

[@saraharrell1768]

Your tutorials are always informative and entertaining

[@aprilscraftroom]

Glad you like them! Thank you for watching!!!!

[@kathidavis2442]

Hi April, love this quilt. Definitely use the thin black strip to separate the colors in your border. Thank you for another great tutorial and can’t wait to see your next panel quilt.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thanks for watching

[@dorishash7348]

It sure was good to see you again..

[@aprilscraftroom]

Awww. Thank you

[@patriciahomer5342]

Your quilt turned out very cute!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you! 😊

[@beckipugh8124]

I love panels also! Those you showed are adorable and the quilt you showed turned out so cute. Look forward to seeing what you did with the others. Happy Quilting!

[@aprilscraftroom]

planning on a showcase soon! Thanks for watching my channel!

[@dreamdanzzer]

Love the cat

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you

[@karenbrunette6314]

Love your panel options you have

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much!

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

Thank you for these wonderful ideas. Those are going to be very interesting quilts.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Glad you like them! Hope you have fun with it! Thanks for watching ❤️

[@geraldwhite3523]

I love it when you said you usually buy 2 one to use and one to hoard.😂 That sounds like what I do sometimes. Also Maxine looked so cute trying to stay warm on your sewing machine and she sings really well. Love your tutorials❤.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Lol

[@barbrentz7837]

Your ring is sooo cute

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you! Lol

[@Deelovesgoldens]

Did my first panel quilt a few weeks ago. I used a “bush Christmas” panel for a wall hanging for Christmas. Look it up it’s so cute. Too hot for quilts at Christin Australia 🇦🇺

[@aprilscraftroom]

Love this!!! Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@scottydog6539]

I’ve used many panels and added fabrics around it in blocks and boarders.

[@aprilscraftroom]

It’s so fun! I love panels! Thank you for sharing!

[@winwinmyfriend4727]

I used that very cute purple witch pattern last year. I just hand quilted around the houses and pumpkins and kitties turned out really cute i use it as a lap quilt. Iused the block in ablo block square for the big border. Turned out really cute and it glows.

[@aprilscraftroom]

I bet that looks awesome

[@lisaroper421]

I love Halloween!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Me too

[@jannawhitten2473]

I am working on that last one right now. Halloween Whimsy!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Hope it turned out great!

[@lindalee9177]

Your cat needs a quilt!

[@aprilscraftroom]

LOL!

[@jannawhitten2473]

I Love panels!

[@aprilscraftroom]

me too!

[@marciewells7260]

I love panels!

[@aprilscraftroom]

ME TOO!!!

[@elizabethamis9376]

Please don't fret on my account for noises off stage - I love watching your videos but family must come first. And as for a messy background? Anyone who worries about it isn't worth worrying about! 😂 Thanks for sharing this lovely quilt.❤👍from Somerset UK

[@aprilscraftroom]

You are AWESOME! Thank you for your comments!

[@jannawhitten2473]

Me too! Yay for skinny black strip

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thanks so much 😊

[@anitanoland9188]

I love using panels either as the center or for individual blocks! Several ideas have come from YOU!! Thanks for another cute idea!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching my channel ❤️

[@candiceziminov]

Panels are awesome

[@aprilscraftroom]

100% agree

[@Stacy-iu6ch]

Awesome! You crack me up.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Glad you enjoyed

[@donnawilliams7478]

Yours is my favorite also.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you

[@livingweirdestherc6644]

Panels are just fun

[@aprilscraftroom]

100% agree

[@patriciaboyd1199]

Excellent reasons to try a panel !

[@aprilscraftroom]

Definitely!

[@dalenehowe9313]

Love love love it!

[@aprilscraftroom]

🩷

[@wilycat5290]

I love panels 😻. Yours are adorable. Thanks for the video 😊

[@aprilscraftroom]

aww .. thank you so much for watching my channel!

[@shellyculver4239]

Love these! Thanks for sharing!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Glad you like them! Thank you for watching my channel ❤️

[@rebeccamaccallum9239]

Super fun quilt and shirt!!!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@deloresrast8543]

Looks great!!!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you!

[@notmyname2229]

Great video, thank you.😊❤

[@aprilscraftroom]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@donnacolegrove4113]

You make such lovely quilts with panels. Quick and easy!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you! 😊

[@HelenaE99]

Thank you for the video ❤

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thanks for watching!

[@patriciaboyd1199]

Not my usual colours either but they are lovely!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you! 😊

[@bellaannecgoff2335]

❤❤❤

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much!

[@melissacoleman2380]

so I check all teh boxes of no other job and no children or grand children tho I do have the pets but htey only interrupt occasionally but I also LOVE panels its like a focal fabric but just one for your quilt or maybe a few focal fabrics but eithe rway i love to use them.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Wow. You are lucky not to have so many distractions and so smart to use panels. I love panels too. April

[@helenpeddycord2241]

So cute April! Your Grandaughter😂😂🧡Your panels are very cute as well! Do you know the name, brand or where you got the one that’s your favorite? The sweet little witch with the quilted dress? Would live that one. TYIA🧡🧵

[@aprilscraftroom]

Riley Blake Halloween whimsy

[@scottydog6539]

My cat stayed on top of big containers of fabrics then jumped down onto my big Brother Dreamweaver Sew/Embroidery machine. After a few times of her doing this my machine timing etc was off. Cost me plenty to have it repaired. Be careful sewers with cats. I know have a weed shelf above my machine so kitty does not land on my machine.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Oh i love the idea of a shelf to keep Maxine off mine! Thank you so much for sharing ❤️

[@brendaless5960]

I love panels but don't have the wall space to put one up so I make bed quilts and it's really challenging to create one big enough. Any suggestions on creating a panel to fit a queen size bed especially when there is no accompanying smaller panels to go with it? I would like to include embroidery designs but I want the design to have the same feel as the panel and, for me, it's a challenge but a fun one!

[@aprilscraftroom]

totally agree with you!!!

[@rebeccahughes758]

Just wondered if you have trouble quilting with fleece on the back. I really want to use fleece in some quilts I’m donating to a nursing home. Love your videos!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Not at all! Fleece is awesome to work with

[@jannawhitten2473]

The last three quilts I did are with panels! I would love to share them with you!

[@aprilscraftroom]

OH PLEASE! YES!!! email me at [e-mail]. I would absolutely LOOOOOVE to see them! thank you!!!

[@lisawaterman2737]

Have you ever thought of making a bargello quilt using a panel in the bargello?

[@aprilscraftroom]

No but will be looking it up to check it out