So, Joann, have you tried a Stack 'n' Whack? The cutting and piecing are about the same, but use different sorts of prints [fabrics] to get the different looks. I love both! I have been a Bethany Reynolds fan for years now!! I even took a Quilt University class from her. I think quilts of that era are on my webshots pages. In fact, the butterfly print I used for the class project was one Bethany had also and we discovered that it wasn't that great for a Stack 'n' Whack quilt. So she learned something also. [i need to look at the quilt to remember what the problem was....]
Stack 'n' Whack quilts use fabrics that are bold, colorful, novelty.
One Block Wonder quilts use a print with a "limited" palette.
So both are fun. I think the hardest thing is not spending thousands of dollars on fabrics that fit both methods! I may not have spent that much money, but I still have quite a few fabrics I can use for both these methods.
I have tried a stack n whack - but the person teaching me kept grabbing the rotary cutter and the fabric and "helping" me - so I didn't really get to learn it - but I spose with instructions I could get the hang of it. I do love your quilts!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the quilt on your design wall! (hey are those other blocks from the Prairie Block swap on About.com like 5 or 6 years ago?)
ReplyDeleteP.A.~ There are some pretty clear pictures on Bethany's website, not to mention getting either of the books from the Library. I think Bethany's is a little clearer on how to stack the fabrics.
ReplyDeleteYup, those would be the Prairie Block swap blocks. Did you do one too? I hated that the dog ate mostly OTHER peoples blocks and not mine. I would have kept more of them if I could.