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bstock 04-07-2011 04:14 AM

I love this fabric and was wondering if it will work for the stack and whack quilt.
http://www.favoritefabric.com/cgi/co...&key=mdsblgyel
Thanks for your input.

After reading all your wonderful commets would this one work better?
http://www.favoritefabric.com/cgi/co...key=MDSBFPACKY

Maggiesmom 04-07-2011 04:26 AM

You are right it is beautiful; but I don't think it would be a good stack and whack because it is just two colors and the flowers are too far apart. The blocks would all be about the same, not enough contrast.

karenpatrick 04-07-2011 04:27 AM

I don't know about a stack n whack but I made a quilt out of the jelly rolls of this line of fabric. I think it's absolutely beautiful fabric and it was great to work with as I find that Moda always is. Blue and yellow is my favoriet color combination. Good luck with your quilt and be sure to post pitures.

Tinabodina 04-07-2011 04:28 AM

I aagree with McQuilter.

sueisallaboutquilts 04-07-2011 04:33 AM

I had to look even though I know nothing about Stack and Whack.
It's gorgeous fabric. I think you need to buy some anyway lol :D:D

feffertim 04-07-2011 04:38 AM

I agree, I don't think it is the best choice for a stack and whack because there is not enough pattern going on. It is lovely fabric tho

PaperPrincess 04-07-2011 04:38 AM

A stack and whack, unlike a OBW, is often fussy cut where you are trying to highlight a specific part of the motif. Then you take the kalidescope block and surround it with different fabrics, again to highlight that particular block. If you are doing a stack and whack, then I think this fabric would be great. If you are really thinking about a one block wonder, however, I think there's a bit too much background.

maryb119 04-07-2011 04:40 AM

You may be able to use it for a Stack and Whack. The best way to tell is to take 2 small mirrors and place them in a V shape and stand them up on the fabric. Then you can see what the colidescope will look like. I did this when I worked at the LQS. It really helped chose fabrics for Stack and Whack. This fabric would have only 2 colors but I see lots of potential for some beautiful blocks.

gaigai 04-07-2011 04:42 AM


Originally Posted by McQuilter
You are right it is beautiful; but I don't think it would be a good stack and whack because it is just two colors and the flowers are too far apart. The blocks would all be about the same, not enough contrast.

That one has too much open background. The yellow packed floral would be better.

redturtle 04-07-2011 04:54 AM

i know absolutely nothing about stack and whacks...

however you might get enough contrast if you use the rose arbor on yellow...with a more solid white(maybe a tone on tone)a more of a butter yellow than the pale and pick out the dark blue...

but whatever you figure on doing...that is some gorgeous fabric you have found


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