Question about two types of blocks
06-29-2010, 07:56 PM
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a stack and whack pays no attention to the precise designs in the fabrics and you purposely mix different fabrics to make up the block after you stack then whack them into the designated number of pieces.
A one block wonder uses the pattern in the fabric in a very precise manner, and only one fabric per quilt (from the patterns I've seen). the look of the various "blocks" comes from the precise cutting that is done, and sections of the fabric are stacked up so that the same design is on each piece of fabric and is lined up exactly so that you get the kaleidescope design.
There are also kaleidescope quilts, which are similar to the OBWs.
Does that help?
A one block wonder uses the pattern in the fabric in a very precise manner, and only one fabric per quilt (from the patterns I've seen). the look of the various "blocks" comes from the precise cutting that is done, and sections of the fabric are stacked up so that the same design is on each piece of fabric and is lined up exactly so that you get the kaleidescope design.
There are also kaleidescope quilts, which are similar to the OBWs.
Does that help?
06-29-2010, 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Honchey
They are the same. All the stack n whack books I have tell you that the all the layers have to match in design.
06-30-2010, 05:29 AM
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Originally Posted by ktbb
Originally Posted by Honchey
They are the same. All the stack n whack books I have tell you that the all the layers have to match in design.
06-30-2010, 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by ktbb
a stack and whack pays no attention to the precise designs in the fabrics and you purposely mix different fabrics to make up the block after you stack then whack them into the designated number of pieces.
A one block wonder uses the pattern in the fabric in a very precise manner, and only one fabric per quilt (from the patterns I've seen). the look of the various "blocks" comes from the precise cutting that is done, and sections of the fabric are stacked up so that the same design is on each piece of fabric and is lined up exactly so that you get the kaleidescope design.
There are also kaleidescope quilts, which are similar to the OBWs.
Does that help?
A one block wonder uses the pattern in the fabric in a very precise manner, and only one fabric per quilt (from the patterns I've seen). the look of the various "blocks" comes from the precise cutting that is done, and sections of the fabric are stacked up so that the same design is on each piece of fabric and is lined up exactly so that you get the kaleidescope design.
There are also kaleidescope quilts, which are similar to the OBWs.
Does that help?
OBW has all seams pressed open and pieces are small
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Stack-n-Whack is larger pieces-seams pressed in one direction-then large blocks sewn together
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06-30-2010, 08:47 AM
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[quote=BKrenning][quote=ktbb]
Because I was confused, I did some additional research...as said above, Bethany Reynolds used the term "Stack'n'Whack" to describe her technique which is very similar to the OBW. However, since then, many others have put out patterns using the same or similar technique and called it something similar. Buggy Barn patterns all use the stack/whack/switch technique, tho they don't officially call it that.
I guess the original SnW was very close to the OBW (or the other way around, I don't know who/which was first) and the terms seem to have been used as titles of books from their respective authors. SnW seems to have turned generic, while OBW still seems to be accepted as the specific block/design that was originally introduced.
Kind of like "Coke" and "Katsup"(don't know how to spell the brand name!), the terms are names for very specific items but have become so common that they are used generically to describe any brand that is similar.
Thanks for the question - it got me thinking and searching instead of just assuming.
Originally Posted by Honchey
I think the "Shuffle the Deck" blocks are also called Stack and Whack. Bethany Reynolds made the term "Stack 'n' Whack" very popular with her books using her method of making kaleidoscope blocks but it is also an accurate description for the "Shuffle the Deck" type, too.
I guess the original SnW was very close to the OBW (or the other way around, I don't know who/which was first) and the terms seem to have been used as titles of books from their respective authors. SnW seems to have turned generic, while OBW still seems to be accepted as the specific block/design that was originally introduced.
Kind of like "Coke" and "Katsup"(don't know how to spell the brand name!), the terms are names for very specific items but have become so common that they are used generically to describe any brand that is similar.
Thanks for the question - it got me thinking and searching instead of just assuming.
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