"Fractured" Panels

How many of us get drawn into buying panels?  We get them home and are not quite sure what to do with them.  Here are a couple quick and easy ways to "fracture" your panels.
The first idea is from Timeless Treasures Fabric and is called Scenic Snowfall-Fracture, but I'm sure it can be adapted to other panels as well.  You will find a printable pattern for your convenience.
The next is from Jordan Fabrics, it is the Secret Window Panel.  There is a free printable pattern, but if you are more of a visual learner you can watch the video below as well.
I am sure there are plenty more patterns out there for you to use panels, do some exploring....you might find the one that is just right for you.

Use Those Strips!

Here are a couple quilt ideas for using jelly rolls, or 2 1/2 inch strips.  I know some of you cut strips out of fabric leftover from projects.

Cluck Cluck Sew has a nice and easy tutorial on the Strip and Flip Baby Quilt.  A nice way to use up some strips.  While there check out all of the wonderful tutorials, so much to see.

Here is a wonderful video tutorial from Jordan Fabrics on the Step Ladder Quilt using strips as well.  Sheila H. did this one in patriotic colors, and I loved it when I saw it.  A nice veteran quilt.