Renee110

I've seen this in the pictures section, and I've stared at the quilts, but I can't figure out what stack and whack means!

ktbb

stack and whack is a technique in which you stack several squares of different/coordinating fabrics then cut the stack into smaller pieces, move some of the top pieces to the bottom of the stack then stitch the blocks back together with different pieces. There are several ways to cut the stack - you can make it a crazy quilt look, be methodical and get simple shapes like wonky stars, or simply make it a wonky or straight ninepatch...once the original person advertised her technique, several others have done similar things. Buggy Barn quilts are a similar technique. I use the term stack and slash as a general term to describe the the technique, but others consider that term to describe a very specific way of doing the same thing.

carolaug

here is one tutorial http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWdaKL0t6do

humbird

http://www.bethanyreynolds.com/what%27ssnw.html


Go to this site. Bethany Reynolds has written several books on the stack&whack. They are fun to do.

humbird

Four Stack Posy is similer to Stack&Whack. Haven't made one, but think it might be easier. Goggle Four Stack Posy. Some lovely quilts. Or use the search here on this board.

amma

It is the method that gives the blocks the special effect. The same fabric design going round and round within the block :D:D:D

Renee110

thanks for the answers....it's a cool technique!

I'm still trying to get the sewing technique down!