Its a simple design, which i saw in a quilting magazine. The kaleidoscope effects occur spontaneously, thanks to the ingeniously simple stacknwhackr cutting technique. Students shall be responsible for purchasing the required book or pattern needed for the workshop. Sliceshuffleslide with a stack the deck quilt pattern. Pin your stack together in a few places so they dont shift. Perhaps it is the color and fabric choices featured in the book, but i just feel like the designs are not fun or new. All projects start with simple squares, making every pattern beginner friendly. All that changed when the quilts for karlas latest book, dynamic quilts with easy curves, came into the office. She thought is was called stacking the deck but not stacknwack. As much as i like stack the deck styles, this book was a bust for me. This is a group dedicated to quilts and other sewn projects made from karla alexanders stackthedeck quilt method. Her original quilts have been featured in miniature quilts. Learning to stack the deck jelly roll quilt patterns, quilt. Stack the deck crazy quilts in 4 easy steps stack a new deck.
Whatever the reason, id never heard a stack the deck quilt pattern speak to me the way other patterns have. More great quilts in 4 easy steps, there are 18 projects. Stack the deck crazy quilts in 4 easy steps by karla alexander. Heres a simple project to showcase this nifty method. Now she takes a new approach to her popular stackcutandshuffle idea. New cuts for new quilts, more ways to stack the deck by karla. Get ready to go beyond crazy quilts with the four ssstack, slice, shuf. The author explains how to select fabrics, stack them for maximum effect in the quilt, sew curved pieces, chainstitch segments, etc. New cuts for new quilts, more ways to stack the deck. Save time with jennys chain piecing tips and tricks. She also has a pattern line under the name saginaw street quilts and she is a designer for creative. Each pattern has been remade in todays exciting fabrics, and several of the original designs have been modified slightly for a fresh new look. Totally new designs build on the easy techniques featured in karlas first two books.
I love the stacked deck quilts ive seen, and this book explains the process extremely well. Stack the deck crazy quilts in 4 easy steps by karla. Stack and flip quilt quilt size quilt block supplies 57 x 79 1 roll of 2. Stack a new deck more great quilts in 4 easy steps. She explained that it was nine pieces of coordinating fabrics stacked face up and all cut at once in any manner but in nine cuts. Karla alexander thousands of quilters around the world have discovered karla alexanders stack the deck technique, and the overwhelming response isthey love it. I got it loaded this morning but havent decided how i want to quilt it or what color of thread ill use. Use straight border instructions to measure the quilt and sew 5inch wide borders to its edges. Today on my ustream show i will be demoing marbled tags using alcohol ink and singed flowers. How to sew kaleidoscope hexagons geta s quilting studio. Im pretty sure the idea for my quilt came from karla alexanders first stack the deck book, might have been another one in that series. I have a couple of her books and was excited to see shes teaching on craftsy.
The quilts in stack the deck revisited are crazy quilts, but many go beyond, making the crazy piecing only part of a more refined block. Pieces can be cut from scraps or yardage with little waste and outstanding results. Tula says in her introduction the house of tula pink is not a place of rules and regulations but a place where you can pick and choose when to behave. Beginners, do not measure your quilt along its outer edges because it is more than likely skewed a bit. Feb, 20 today on my ustream show i will be demoing marbled tags using alcohol ink and singed flowers. Now she takes a new approach to her popular stack cutandshuffle ideawith amazing results. After returning from florida last spring, i started working for the animal welfare society in. Although ive read every one of designer karla alexanders bestselling books. A new technique for stack the deck quilts alexander, karla on. Store saginaw street quilt company home of karla alexander. Make the stacks quilt with jenny doan of missouri star video. I will also demo the new perfect hinge binding system. When the crazy piecing is set into larger blocks, the quilts look more complex, and she has colored the blocks of some of the projects to transform them into art quilts that would fit into contemporary homes. Learn to use the stack, cut and shuffle techniques to make a basic.
Now she takes a new approach to her popular stack, cut, and shuffle idea with truly amazing results. Digital download stack and flip quilt pattern by msqc. Welcome to saginaw street quilt company quilt designs by karla alexander new patterns now available ovals all ways ruler newest book. Select up to two quilt projects within the category. By stacking identical repeats of fabric, quilters can efficiently cut the pieces needed for all the blocks. Magic stack n whack quilts book by bethany s reynolds vintage 1998 quilting patterns stack the deck triangles see more. Get supplies for this free quilt pattern by clicking the link below. Get ready to go beyond crazy quilts with the four ss stack, slice, shuffle, and sewin this sequel to the bestseller stack the deck.
More ways to stack the deck please join and add your quilts. Saginaw street quilt company home of karla alexander. In this volume, quilters will be thrilled to find muchloved patterns from her nowoutofprint first book, stack the deck. Now, work alongside her to create your own emerging stars quilt. Stacknwhackier quilts another magic stacknwhacktm book show more. Check out my classes, workshops and lectures if you have any questions, youre welcome to contact me. Choose your fabric and stack it, making sure edges are aligned and the right sides are facing up we used five 5 charm squares. If you liked curved patterns in your quilts, including partial circle designs, this book offers 8 curve pieced patterns. The book contains 10 quilt patterns and 10 other smaller projects including pillows, a fun lampshade and even a darling shower curtain pattern. Free stack n whack quilt patterns kaleidoscope quilt. Posted in uncategorized, tagged fabric, jokers wild, stack a new deck, wedding quilt on april 2, 2011 leave a comment. Apr 23, 2009 this is a group dedicated to quilts and other sewn projects made from karla alexanders stack the deck quilt method. Karla alexander has won fans around the world with her gorgeous.
Digital download of this ebook is offered in a pdf format and is best viewed in adobe acrobat reader. Salem, oregon karla alexander is a teacher, designer, and owner of saginaw st. Stack, shuffle, and slide a new technique for stack the deck quilts. This is a cousin of my super popular stack the deck binding. Purchaser of this ebook may not sell, rent, lease, transfer, lend or share the ebook. The plan for stack the deck revisited was to use new fabrics to remake the quilts from the first book, which was in demand but no longer in print. Keep up the creative flow and make a unique quilt using methods from one or all of my books. Jun 01, 2015 the plan for stack the deck revisited was to use new fabrics to remake the quilts from the first book, which was in demand but no longer in print. Learning to stack the deck crazy quilts patterns, quilt block patterns. Karla has written several books on the art of quiltmaking. First cut 4 or 5 squares lets say 10 inches x 10 inches, each a different color. I do remember the book had a wonderful method for how much to add and it worked out mathematically beautifully.
Give classic quilt blocks, such as sawtooth star and log cabin, an allnew, crazy look. These squares should be lined up evenly and ironed in a stack this helps hold them together, a bit of spray starch on each will help hold them together even better, too. Working with medium to largescale prints, quilters can create dynamic pieced blocks without hours of planning and precision cutting. The back is white with black circles so it will probably be black or white. Podunk pretties pickin s stack and whack freebies. Now you can transform this oldfashioned favorite into a fast and fun quilting adventure. The kaleidoscope effects occur spontaneously, thanks to the ingeniously simple stack nwhackr cutting technique. Reynolds has long been known for her amazing stacknwhack techniques. I will allow more than two quilt projects to be selected for a given workshop.
Stack nwhackier quilts another magic stack nwhacktm book show more. Sep 03, 2012 whatever the reason, id never heard a stackthedeck quilt pattern speak to me the way other patterns have. This book helps you discover how to create stack the deck quilts with a traditional or modern look using this new, easytomaster technique. Get a threestep recipe to creative quilts from your stash. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Its been nearly a year since i posted to this blog. Sandwich the quilt with batting and backing and baste. Karlas designed more than 100 quilt patterns for her books. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. She thought is was called stacking the deck but not stack nwack.
New cuts for new quilts, more ways to stack the deck by. There is a coffee cup applique wall hanging that is artsy and unique, compared to other popular coffee cup designs. Karla tried to stick with the plan, but she soon found herself having so much fun and getting so caught up in the possibilities that she couldnt help introducing a few new ideas and variations. Thousands of quilters around the world have discovered karla alexanders stack the deck technique, and the overwhelming response isthey love it. I found some fun fabric lingerie on the line by alexander henry and combined it with several colors of coordinating cotton jacquard by robert. Get ready to go beyond crazy quilts with the four ssstack, slice, shuffle, and sewin this sequel to the bestseller stack the deck. In this volume, quilters will be thrilled to find muchloved patterns from her nowoutofprint first book. Stack and slash star quilt blocks fast and easy way to. In this original design created just for iquilt, combine 60 diamond stars with hexagons to complete a beautiful work of art. Karla alexander is a teacher, designer, and owner of saginaw st. Karla alexander get ready to go beyond crazy quilts with the four ss. More great quilts in 4 easy steps new cuts for new quilts.
Her original quilts have been featured in miniature quilts magazine. This is my first attempt at a stack the deck quilt. Learn how to piece easy stack quilt blocks with author of easy stack quilts, paula doyle. Karla will teach you to add variety to your blocks by altering the cuts in your remaining your stacks before you assemble your quilt top with ease. Free stack n whack quilt patterns kaleidoscope quilt, quilt. I would love to make my mum a quilt from this book to remind her that my son and i are always thinking of her, and to keep her warm in that damp and dreary country i used to call home. Karla alexander karla alexander has won fans around the world with her gorgeous quilts and innovative techniques. Whatever the reason, id never heard a stackthedeck quilt pattern speak to me the way other patterns have. A fellow quilter was telling me about a quilt today which is much like a crazy quilt similar to the disappearing 9patch only with goofy cuts. Learning to stack the deck jelly roll quilt patterns. Karla alexander has won fans around the world with her gorgeous quilts and innovative techniques. Stack n whack quilt aurora 04 27 19 rocky mountain sewing vacuum.
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