Control Panel - Get Your Panels Under Control

Quilting panels are fun, bold, and full of possibility—but they can also be a little intimidating. In Control Panel – Get Your Panels Under Control, you’ll learn how to confidently work with quilting panels and turn them into a polished project of your choice.

This two-week class is all about learning how to design with panels rather than around them. Students will explore a wide variety of panels provided in class and may choose as many as they like to work with.

In the first class you will spend time prepping and designing your panel project with Bizz, your instructor. In between the first and second class, you will sent home with homework to finish prep and do some sewing and then in the second class you will come for finishing your quilt top. 

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Format: 2-Week Class (with two weeks in between) 

What You’ll Learn

• How to properly square off quilting panels

• Designing a project that highlights your panel

• Adding borders to enhance (not overwhelm) the design

• Choosing a quilting design that complements your panel (note: we will not get to quilting in-class, but we will discuss it)

• Explore multiple design options to utilize panels effectively

Project Options

Choose what you’d like to make! Panels can be turned into:

• Wall hangings

• Lap quilts

• Baby quilts

• Table runners

• Or another small quilted project such as bags, pillows, etc.

Prerequisites

Students should be comfortable with:

• Using a rotary cutter, ruler, and mat

• Basic quilting construction

• Sewing an accurate ¼" seam allowance

What’s Included

• Access to a wide variety of quilting panels

• Expert guidance on panel layout, design, and finishing

• Support in choosing the right quilting approach for your project

What to Bring

• Sewing machine in good working order

• Basic sewing supplies (thread, pins, scissors, seam ripper)

• Rotary cutter, quilting ruler(s), and cutting mat

• Neutral quilting thread for piecing

• Optional: additional coordinating fabrics from your stash if you’d like to personalize your project further

This class is perfect if you’ve admired panels but weren’t sure how to make them work. By the end, you’ll feel confident tackling panels—and actually enjoy the process.

Get those panels under control and let them shine!