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    Old 01-16-2011, 06:00 PM
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    Good for you. I know you will enjoy it.
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    Old 01-16-2011, 06:11 PM
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    Originally Posted by dkabasketlady
    That fabric will look great as OBW or in a Stack & Whack!!
    Ok I gotta ask...what is Stack & Whack?

    Awesome deal on the cloth!
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    Old 01-16-2011, 07:09 PM
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    Stack and whack is technique where you cut repeats of the fabric. Then you stack up the repeats and cut out your pieces. Usually triangles. You then have 8 pieces all the same. Looks a lot like a kaleidoscope. I think it was Bethany Reynolds that wrote the first book :)
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    Old 01-16-2011, 07:24 PM
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    Okay, I'm relatively new to this message board. Can someone please tell me what an OBW is? Thanks,
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    Old 01-16-2011, 07:29 PM
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    OBW is One Block Wonder a type of cutting also a book- it is a Kaleidoscope look - a type of stack n Whack as described above. Search for OBW and see some pictures
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    Old 01-16-2011, 09:09 PM
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    It feels so good to come upon a deal like that. You did well, and I'm happy for you!!!
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    Old 01-16-2011, 09:24 PM
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    I am tickled with the kaleidoscope pattern, will a fabric like this do for it? Will somebody kindly reply please?
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    Old 01-16-2011, 09:29 PM
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    That will make a beautiful OBW or stack and whack.
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    Old 01-17-2011, 07:54 AM
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    What is a obw?
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    Old 01-17-2011, 07:58 AM
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    This is a beautiful fabric. Yes, it will make a charming OBW. Good sale shopping!
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