stack n whack finished

16 years ago

This is the stack and whack I started in my class last weekend. I added the borders and mini stack n whacks.. I love it only wish now I would have used a thin black sashing before the final border. But I am not taking it apart..Now anyway... grace

Comments (25)

amazingcm
Original Author
16 years ago

fabric I used for stack n whack.
rosajoe_gw
16 years ago
Beautiful, you did a great job. I have the book and I have wanted to try the block but I haven't found material I thought would be suitable yet.
Rosa
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lizh5
16 years ago
It is gorgeous, I love the fabric you used.
Liz
scraphappy
16 years ago
I love the Stack and Whack quilts! I've made one, and have fabric set aside for two more. One of my friends is making those "One Block Wonders" - kind of the same method, but all the blocks butt up against each other, and I have to say, some of those are pretty, but I really prefer the S & W look, with setting space in between. That is really beautiful fabric, and I bet it was fun to see the different blocks emerge. Maybe you could applique-sort of - a narrow black strip but it looks good too the way it is.
anjea
16 years ago
That looks awesome Grace! Great job!
noocha
16 years ago
WOW! It is so amazing that you can get all those different blocks out of the same fabric. You did good. I understand what you mean about the thin black sashing. That would really set it off wouldn't it? But it's gorgeous just the way it is. I wouldn't change a thing.
Linda in MS
sew_self-taught
16 years ago
Wow Grace, that really turned out great! I think I want to make one now.

Nina
biwako_of_abi
16 years ago
Yowza! That is beautiful, and I love the smaller blocks set into the border, too. S&W quilts are fascinating. I have just started cutting for my first one.
glassquilt
16 years ago
It really turned out nice.
What if you couched some black piping or cord next to the border?
Aunt_Net
16 years ago
Grace, it turned out great! I do like the greens and glass's idea of adding some couching or piping.
Can't wait to see what you do to finish it.
maggie_sue
16 years ago
What a wonderful quilt top!! On my to do list for sure!
bettyatp
16 years ago
Grace , I love it !!
Love the fabric you chose too .
Now, I think your right about the thin black border . I would take the time to do it , its not to late plus you will love it .
JMO
betty
fran1523
16 years ago
What beautiful fabric that is. It certainly made a stunning quilt. Can't wait to see it finished.
love2sew
16 years ago
Stack 'n Wack are real fun quilts and I love the fabric you picked with the large and small prints. You quilt is beautiful with the 2 size blocks...I wouldn't change a thing.
Jean
laurainsdca
16 years ago
That is really stunning.

If you want that thin black border, I agree w/ scraphappy -- you could applique it on. Maybe even bias tape, unless that os too thin.

Either way it's downright gorgeous!
minnie_tx
16 years ago
Love it. Isn't it fun to see the new designs pop up when you sew the pieces together all from the same material!!
redpenny
16 years ago
The quilt is beautiful!
Red
Islay_Corbel
16 years ago
Really stunning. I must have a go one day. I've never tried one. How much fabric did you need for that many blocks? Is it very wasteful?
maryliz
16 years ago
I like your eight bladed pinwheels.
crafteedee
16 years ago
Looks awesome! From 1 stack-n-whacker to another. :)
wendyfaye
16 years ago
Gorgeous!!

Faye
jennifer_in_va
16 years ago
I love it! And I also like how your blocks are pieced. I'm working on one from a class and ended up with plates similar to Dresdens that now need to be appliqued down to a background. I'm making progress, but since it's not what I really like to do, it's easily set aside! I have 3 more large and 8 smalls to do. Best get to it, I guess!

Fantastic job!! Any idea how it'll be quilted?
lucyh_quilts
16 years ago
That looks beautiful, Grace. I am always amazed at how different each block will look. I have only made one and I gave it to my daughter. The problem I had was finding a suitable fabric design to use. I was told to find one that had at least 12" drop.
sandra_ferguson
16 years ago
Man, that is impressive.......and, I think it great as is.
amazingcm
Original Author
16 years ago
I took the borders off last night it took 3 hours of ripping. And can you believe I do not have enough solid black in the house to make a small sashing... So when I get to town I will finish it up... Not sure how it will be quilted. I will probalby send it out this fall. My quilter is gone for a few weeks..
I spent a lot of time and worry on the fabric choice but, in the class I took there were about 20 of us and everyone had something different and they all turned out great.. My fabric was a 11 and 5/8 repeat and I had to make two stacks but the ladies with a 13 inch or larger only had to make one. I did have a lot of extra fabric. That is why I made the small ones for the border. They told us there is no such thing as waste it is just extra stash.HAHA... Thanks for all the complements. I like this and have found fabric for two more quilts.. Of course they are in my stash for now... grace