My first Stack and Whack (work in progess)
02-11-2010, 08:30 PM
#51
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What is the diffeerence between a OBW and a Stack and Wack?
Thanks,
Sarah in CA
Thanks,
Sarah in CA
Originally Posted by k3n
Wow that's some stunning fabric! LOVE it!!! Are you planning to nest these all together like a one block wonder or put plain fabric between them? I'm only asking because I see that you've sewn rather than pinned your two halves together...
02-11-2010, 09:02 PM
#52
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oh, my! it is scrumptious!
I have always been attracted to the fabric you started with, and I have never figured it out, since I am not scandinavian or anything like that! LOL But, having seen your samples, I will now purchase them with ABANDON! <g> <wave>
I have always been attracted to the fabric you started with, and I have never figured it out, since I am not scandinavian or anything like that! LOL But, having seen your samples, I will now purchase them with ABANDON! <g> <wave>
02-12-2010, 01:27 AM
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Stack n whack refers to the way the fabric is cut - you stack up your repeats (6 for a hexagon) and 'whack' out the shapes - here they are equilateral triangles. This term was coined (I think) by Bethany Reynolds who wrote 'Stacknwhackipedia'.
Kaleidoscope refers to the effect the block creates, this effect can be created by octogans, stars, strips, fans and any other number of shapes.
An OBW or One Block Wonder refers specifically to the technique developed by Maxine Rosenthal (books of the same name) where you layout your hexagon (or octogan) blocks so they all butt up against each other to create an allover effect - this is about the whole quilt rather than each individual block. With this technique, you sew the blocks in halves then pin them together while you do the layout. Then you join them in rows so NO dreaded Y seams!
Hope that's clearer than mud! :shock: :lol:
For more information on OBWs, stack n whack and kaleidoscopes, check out the Virtual Section by clicking on the link in blue at the bottom left of this page. :-D
Kaleidoscope refers to the effect the block creates, this effect can be created by octogans, stars, strips, fans and any other number of shapes.
An OBW or One Block Wonder refers specifically to the technique developed by Maxine Rosenthal (books of the same name) where you layout your hexagon (or octogan) blocks so they all butt up against each other to create an allover effect - this is about the whole quilt rather than each individual block. With this technique, you sew the blocks in halves then pin them together while you do the layout. Then you join them in rows so NO dreaded Y seams!
Hope that's clearer than mud! :shock: :lol:
For more information on OBWs, stack n whack and kaleidoscopes, check out the Virtual Section by clicking on the link in blue at the bottom left of this page. :-D
02-12-2010, 12:11 PM
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Yes, I would like to know the same thing. Also, if doing the OBW as a hexagon, for instance, is there a template you use?
Thanks, Sarah in CA
Thanks, Sarah in CA
Originally Posted by jjtripletmom
Now since I know the difference between OBW's and stack and wacks, which is easier and why. I would love to make a quilt like this.
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