RJLinkletter

I am going to a workshop in a month to make a stack and whack quilt. The fabric requirements are quite vague and say it should have a good repeat. I really want to make something bold - does anyone have any fabric ideas?

QuiltnNan

here's a link to choosing fabrics http://teaquilts.blogspot.com/2011/0...h-n-whack.html

Kassaundra

Choose a fabric that has colors you love, you don't have to like the print it won't look the same anyway when you are finished. Choose a fabric that has bold print but that also has background. A background w/ some interest is best instead of a flat one color background. If you are on FB there is a OBW group the files have many pics of before and after that show the fabric then the completed obw that was made from that fabric.

hobbykat1955

I like a fabric with allot of diff flowers and colors

Jennifer23

For a bold quilt, look for a large repeat, and a strong range of tones (light/medium/dark).

If you have a picture of fabric that you're considering, you can try it out here: http://oneblockwonder.com/design-helper/

RJLinkletter

Thanks everyone. I will try and find the facebook groups for ideas as well

Bobbinalong

There's a really useful tip on here for using mirrors to see how the blocks will look when 'stacked and whacked'. So simple but genius.

Irishrose2

What a cool site. I have that fabric, though probably not enough for a quilt.

QuiltE

You'll also find LOTS of info right here on the QB.
Look for other threads about OBW, SAW, 4PPs, Kaleidos, etc.
Some will show you what the poster has made.
You'll get a good idea as to what fabrics give the results that you like/want.
Some threads have heaps of advice on choosing fabrics.

A couple of thoughts ... most any size of print can work.
The smaller the print, the smaller the blocks you might do.
A large print usually works best with a larger cut.
There's no problem with changing the sizes, as it's all proportional.

When buying your fabric, I would suggest you buy more than you need, as it's good to include some of the original fabric in your quilt, to show the difference. Using a pair of mirrors on end, can really help you in getting a preview of how the fabric will work in this technique. Be sure to take your mirrors when you are buying the fabric.

WARNING ... ​These quilts are addictive, as every block is a surprise as you make it! Have FUN!

Here's a couple that I have done .... First a OBW ...
Shabby Chic OBW .... Tout Fini! :)
This one shows the original fabric. I had enough to use for the backing.
OBW -- Looking Wonderful -- though can use YOUR help!! :)


Here's my 4 Patch Posey. For this one, I used the "raw" fabric in the four corner blocks.
My Maiden 4-Patch Posey !!!!
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nativetexan

I think my fabric was 12 inches repeat. if you could find wider repeats, you would have more blocks that were different from each other. but love Stack n Whacks anyway.