Mario's stack-n-whack block
Want to make a WOW of a quilt? Then you need to check out Jan Aaron's stack-n-whack class.
Jan is using Bethany Reynold's book to make a lemoyne star block. The idea is simple--pick a large scale print fabric that pops lots of color--layer your repeats--and cut diamond shapes. Then step back--because you're not going to believe what you see--the pattern and color will spin into an amazing kaleidoscope before your very eyes!
First, start with a great fabric.....
Mario's first block....
and another block....
and still more fabulous blocks!
Picture this dynamic block against a black background...Mario's working on piecing this together now. As soon as he's done, I'll take a picture and share the final result....stay tuned!
And if you think these quilts all look alike--step back--here's Theresa's version. She used Kaufman's "Feeling Groovy" 70s retro fabric for her star, popped it against some nice soft Kaffe Fassett setting fabrics (yes, Kaffe can do "soft") and produced a very special baby quilt for her new little one--aka--Miss Z.
the block....
and another--this one with bumble bees...
and--TA-DA--the quilt top!
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Looking good, Mario! I am still working on my Stack-N-Whack from this summer's class slowly but surely. You can check out my progress here: (http://sarahlookingin.blogspot.com/search/label/quilting)
Thanks for the positive feedback. I have finished the top and it was a trying, inspiring and creative process. I decided to set it on point and add sashing since I didn't like the way the black fabric seemed dominant. I tried many options and settings, EQ6 is great for this.
I finally came up with my final setting with much encouragement and help from Colette (quilting angel) and Amy Walsh and Janine Burke (Blue Underground Studios). I took a class with them and they are wonderful, giving of their time, ideas and suggestions. I highly recommend that you go to the trunk show (I'm out of town) and take their class. You will love it.
Now I'm undertaking the back, some crazy notion bizarre idea I came up with so let's see if it works, if not it's the back!
Your blog is great and your blocks beautiful. Absolutely perfect, every one of them. I had a little more trouble getting all the cuts exact but I keep chanting my quilting mantra:
"Better to do something imperfectly than to do nothing perfectly." I've had this quote on my phone at work and dining room quilting area and knew it was a sign when I got the same quote in a fortune cookie! I have witnesses and it is in my wallet!
Happy Quilting - Mario