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Old 02-19-2016, 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by pmonaghen View Post
I've probably made 20 of the Stack and Whack (triangles and rectangles)...I found that the easiest way to get fabric to match was to use heavy thread (button/carpet)...and run your needle down through all 8 layers, and knot tightly....a little more time...but means your fabrics don't slip when you arotary cut them...If you follow the directions...IMO it's not hard...taught a couple of classes on how to make one...and had very novice as well as experienced ladies...and all were able to get a good portion of their blocks together in the class... They are fun...and can become addictive!!
I also used thread to layer the repeats. The pins seemed to distort the fabric slightly.
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