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LynnVT 11-01-2012 06:06 PM

Stack & cut? What is the pattern?
 
Years ago I used directions where you stack up five squares of different colors, then made a random cut across the pile, move one piece to the bottom of the stack, then sewed each of the resulting blocks back together with new pieces. Then cut across again, and so forth. Does this make sense? Were there seven not five? I tried it recently and the combination didn't work out. I've looked up "stack and slash" but can't find it anywhere. As I recall, you should end up with five blocks with each of the colors somewhere in them. Do this several times to have enough for a small quilt.

Treasureit 11-01-2012 06:17 PM

I made a quilt with a similar method by Buggy Barn Quilts...but it actually made something..I think mine was trucks.
I doubt you mean stack and wack....but you can look that up.

LynnVT 11-01-2012 06:26 PM

No, "stack 'n whack" is Bethany Reynolds' method for making kaleidoscopes.

Grandma Bonnie 11-01-2012 06:31 PM

It sounds like one I've made several times that uses 12 fat quarters cut into 18" squares or just cut 18" squares of fabric. The hardest part is cutting through 12 layers but with a new blade in the rotary cutter it probably wouldn't be so hard. It was posted on the QB by fromthenesdesigns on 07-06-2010. I don't know how to link to that but I'm sure you can find it with a search. I hope it's the one you mean.

lfstamper 11-01-2012 06:36 PM

I think this is the one: Chop and Sew

http://www.quiltingboard.com/tutoria...ew-t53226.html

kathdavis 11-01-2012 06:36 PM

Any number would work. It just depends on how many times you wack it. Layers should equal wacks, then you will end up with no repeats within your block.

Grandma Bonnie 11-01-2012 06:40 PM

Yes, Chop & Sew is the one I meant but I forgot to put the name in. You don't really have to cut it as many times as the number of blocks. The pattern says 4 to 5 cuts until you like the way your blocks look. I only cut four or five but the picture on the pattern shows 12 cuts!

Tartan 11-01-2012 06:40 PM

I have heard something similar called Magic Tiles?

Pilgrim 11-01-2012 06:42 PM

Missouri Star Quilt Company has tutorial for this.

BeckySt 11-01-2012 06:42 PM

I have a book I think called Crazy Eights where you take 8 eight inch squares and cut like you said, in the morning I will double check the name of book, I made my daughter a tree squirt with that method.

OCquilter 11-01-2012 06:43 PM

the member is fromthenestdesign. It is called chop and sew and is a PDF posted on 7/6/2010. I tried to find it from the G.Bonnie reference but the name was missing 1 letter. I think this is one I have wanted to try also.

LynnVT 11-01-2012 06:44 PM

OK, I just tried "stack and slash" in a different search engine and I found a couple of patterns that are similar.
http://thematerialgirlsquilts.blogsp...-tutorial.html

http://www.craftown.com/Slash-Your-Stash-Quilt.html

http://www.simplicity.com/t-free-qui...oes-Quilt.aspx

LynnVT 11-01-2012 06:50 PM

Thank you all. I think the trick that I missed when I tried it, is that the first cut you move one piece to the bottom, second cut you move two, and so on to end up with all different fabrics, depending on how many you start with.

jemma 11-01-2012 07:32 PM

i did a table runner from a magazine years ago----
9 6x6 squares all backed with double sided fuse able
stack them--2 wavey cuts left to right--2 wavey cuts top to bottom[9pieces each square]
cut 9 muslin squares 6x6 lay them out--place a piece of the top square -- in a different spot on each backing square fuse them --follow down the stack--cover joins with bias[as in celtic work]
join squares +bind--i did all blues

slicksister 11-01-2012 10:33 PM

I've made this one twice and I love it. It is sooo easy.
http://chasingcottons.blogspot.com/2...h-kate_12.html

janedee 11-01-2012 10:48 PM

I did one cutting the squares five times - called Syncopations

QuiltnNan 11-02-2012 04:02 AM


Originally Posted by lfstamper (Post 5628786)
I think this is the one: Chop and Sew

http://www.quiltingboard.com/tutoria...ew-t53226.html

thanks for posting that link!

gramajo 11-02-2012 04:09 AM

I plan to make one of these--as soon as I get all the Christmas quilts done. :)

Daylesewblessed 11-02-2012 04:16 AM

I think that Fons and Porter has one called Crazy 9 Patch. It uses a layer of 9 squares.

Cris 11-02-2012 04:50 AM

The one I made is a 12 inch block of material and the pattern is traced on freezer paper, Kwick Krazy Quilt. Then one piece of the number one pile goes to the bottom then 2 from the number 2 piece , etc.
http://www.twokwikquilters.net/

Quiltngolfer 11-02-2012 05:11 AM

I think it was called Stack the Deck. As I remember there were a couple of books by that title. You could probably find them at Amazon still. Not sure, but I think you made all your cuts first then took one from top and moved to the bottom. It was five fabrics and cut in five pieces I think.

BeckySt 11-02-2012 05:25 AM


Originally Posted by BeckySt (Post 5628803)
I have a book I think called Crazy Eights where you take 8 eight inch squares and cut like you said, in the morning I will double check the name of book, I made my daughter a tree squirt with that method.

The book is called Crazy 8's by Four Corners Designs. Fast and easy quilt to make. Have used the blocks in borders also.

sandy l 11-02-2012 08:26 AM


Originally Posted by Quiltngolfer (Post 5629352)
I think it was called Stack the Deck. As I remember there were a couple of books by that title. You could probably find them at Amazon still. Not sure, but I think you made all your cuts first then took one from top and moved to the bottom. It was five fabrics and cut in five pieces I think.

The books are by Karla Alexander. I have used her ideas many times for quick quilts for Linus.

sparkys_mom 11-03-2012 04:09 AM

I have used a pattern called Kwik Krazy Quilt. I googled it and found this link to the authors. They sell wholesale but have listed places where you can get the pattern. The quilt shown on this page is the one shown on the front of the pattern I used, too. They are fun to make.

http://www.twokwikquilters.net/

judi43 11-03-2012 04:38 AM

I use this method with 4 colors and make wonderful place mats & it goes pretty fast.

karenpatrick 11-03-2012 05:30 AM

It's Stack the Deck and Stack a New Deck by Karla Alexander.

knitsew 11-03-2012 07:53 AM

It is Stack and Whack by Bethany Reynolds - try Amazon

Scissor Queen 11-03-2012 08:00 AM


Originally Posted by knitsew (Post 5631761)
It is Stack and Whack by Bethany Reynolds - try Amazon

Stack and Whack is kaleidoscopes not the stack, cut, shuffle and sew blocks. Similar names, totally different techniques.

My time 11-03-2012 08:03 AM

When I made a quilt like this I found having the same number of pieces equal to the same number of cuts in your fabrics really worked well. Hope this makes sense.

kellen46 11-03-2012 08:06 AM

Stack the Deck by Karla Alexander.
 

Originally Posted by sandy l (Post 5629739)
The books are by Karla Alexander. I have used her ideas many times for quick quilts for Linus.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/ima...283155&s=books
this is a link to her book. The trick is not to have more cuts than fabrics. Six fabrics=five cuts=six blocks. I usually can get four 9" squares from one fat quarter. I usually use a 12" rotating mat so I can keep every thing together. Make your cuts and mentally number each piece. Leave #1 fabric stack alone, next bury one fab, then next bury two and so on and so on until you do each one. Then sew together in reverse order or first cut to second cut then 1+2 to number three and so on. No the pieces will not line up and you will have to trim as you go. I usually get a 7.5" finished block from a 9" starter square. Six fats will give me 12 blocks with leftovers for a piano key border. Her book is worth getting as it is one you will use over and over. I you want to use up a fat quarter sampler pack it is fast and easy once you get the hang of it. I have made a lot of baby quilts with this technique. Once you get it down you don't need any templates and can vary the cuts for lots of differing results.
I also like Color Shuffle by the same author.

alwayslearning 11-03-2012 08:47 AM


Originally Posted by lfstamper (Post 5628786)
I think this is the one: Chop and Sew

http://www.quiltingboard.com/tutoria...ew-t53226.html

Thanks. This looks like fun.

kellen46 11-03-2012 08:56 AM

correction to my last post....six fabs=six cuts=six blocks

Just Me... 11-03-2012 10:18 AM

It's a method used by various designers, including Buggy Barn. Buggy Barn does some awesome patterns with it! :)

Holice 11-03-2012 10:23 AM

there are doens of patterns for this method. it just depends on what you are looking for.

solstice3 11-03-2012 04:26 PM

I have a pattern that uses 12 fat quarters. You stack and wack then take piece 1 and put a t the bottom of the first stack; pieces 1 &2 at the bottom of the second stack, etc until you have gone through all the pieces. It is a variation of the crazy quilt. It is Kwick Krazy Quilt by Two Kwick Quilters.

Mornigstar 11-03-2012 06:27 PM

When I did it with 9 squares --the pattern was called Nifty Nines . Easy and fun

wildyard 11-04-2012 05:03 AM

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I made this pattern using 9 fabrics and only made 4 cuts so that I ended up with 9 sections in my blocks. At the time I made it, it was called Stack and Whack and was before the kaleidascopes were popular. It was the first top I ever pieced and I made it into a bedspread rather than a quilt. [ATTACH=CONFIG]374274[/ATTACH]

IowaStitcher 11-04-2012 05:29 AM

We did one in quilt guild several years ago that was a simple house shape. Stacking the fabrics, cutting and rotating each pile as you have described made a fun project. Other simple pieced shapes might be a fun challenge.

Phyl 11-04-2012 03:51 PM

NO>>>>>>NO Stack n whack is completely different!!!!
I have made two quilts with the stack and slash method. You are describing it correctly.
Mine have five different pieces in a stack. Good luck. Have fun. Post whe you have it done. Thanks.

sewlisa 11-04-2012 05:01 PM

Wouldn't that be something that they call "Wonky" these days?



Originally Posted by Mornigstar (Post 5632988)
When I did it with 9 squares --the pattern was called Nifty Nines . Easy and fun



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