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. Saginaw street quilt company home of karla alexander. This new collection of traditionwithatwist quilts builds on methods used in the authors previous bestsellers. More great quilts in 4 easy steps new cuts for new quilts. She thought is was called stacking the deck but not stacknwack.
In this volume, quilters will be thrilled to find muchloved patterns from her nowoutofprint first book. 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. Throw your quilts a few curvesand get spectacular results. Get supplies for this free quilt pattern by clicking the link below. This is my first attempt at a stack the deck quilt. The stack n whack quilt is a great stack and whack patterns on deck 4 stack n whack quilt blocks 4 videos stack and whack quilt using turnovers the stack n whack quilt is a great 96 best stack and whack quilts etc.
New cuts for new quilts, more ways to stack the deck. Karla alexander thousands of quilters around the world have discovered karla alexanders stack the deck technique, and the overwhelming response isthey love it. Sidestep the traditional rules of quiltmaking with these fast, fun ideas. A range of block sizes are featured in quilts, table runners, and other home accents. Bestselling author karla alexander takes her stack the deck technique in fun new directions with this assortment of 19 eyepopping designs. Karla has written several books on the art of quiltmaking. Working with medium to largescale prints, quilters can create dynamic pieced blocks without hours of planning and precision cutting. Stacking my blocks quilt pattern free quilt patterns. Karla alexander karla alexander has won fans around the world with her gorgeous quilts and innovative techniques. Stack the deck crazy quilts in 4 easy steps by karla alexander. More ways to stack the deck please join and add your quilts. Learning to stack the deck quilt block patterns, crazy quilt blocks. This stack a deck quilt from karla alexanders book has been waiting for ages for its turn on the quilting machine. Use stack the deck steps to simplify curves, diamonds, and other classic patchwork shapes.
Each pattern features todays exciting fabrics, and several of the original designs have been modified slightly for a fresh new look. If you liked curved patterns in your quilts, including partial circle designs, this book offers 8 curve pieced patterns. In search of balance by judy book, tangled textiles. The kaleidoscope effects occur spontaneously, thanks to the ingeniously simple stack nwhackr cutting technique. Now she takes a new approach to her popular stackcutandshuffle idea. Expect the unexpected with this fun approach to oneofakind quilts. Stack and flip quilt quilt size quilt block supplies 57 x 79 1 roll of 2. 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. Stack the deck revisited updated patterns from stack the. Select up to two quilt projects within the category. Ill lead you through the creation of your blocks and you can determine the final.
Stack the deck crazy quilts in 4 easy steps stack a new deck. All that changed when the quilts for karlas latest book, dynamic quilts with easy curves, came into the office. The back is white with black circles so it will probably be black or white. I got it loaded this morning but havent decided how i want to quilt it or what color of thread ill use. More great quilts in 4 easy steps, there are 18 projects. Its a simple design, which i saw in a quilting magazine.
The only quilt design i like is the one on the cover and the one with the hearts. Quilt pattern book a little flower by blackbird designs. Eighteen new quilts feature a wide range of styles, so theres something for every quilter to enjoy. Sandwich the quilt with batting and backing and baste. In this volume, quilters will be thrilled to find muchloved patterns from her oftenrequested first book, stack the deck. Use straight border instructions to measure the quilt and sew 5inch wide borders to its edges. Learn how to piece easy stack quilt blocks with author of easy stack quilts, paula doyle. Learn to use the stack, cut and shuffle techniques to make a basic. Whatever the reason, id never heard a stackthedeck quilt pattern speak to me the way other patterns have. Karla alexander is a teacher, designer, and owner of saginaw st. Give classic quilt blocks, such as sawtooth star and log cabin, an allnew, crazy look. Learn to use crazypieced blocks in new ways, such as in borders and backgrounds. All projects start with simple squares, making every pattern beginner friendly.
Now you can transform this oldfashioned favorite into a fast and fun quilting adventure. Purchaser of this e book may not sell, rent, lease, transfer, lend or share the e book. I do remember the book had a wonderful method for how much to add and it worked out mathematically beautifully. Digital download of this e book is offered in a pdf format and is best viewed in adobe acrobat reader. Get ready to go beyond crazy quilts with the four ssstack, slice, shuf. Digital download stack and flip quilt pattern by msqc. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Stack nwhackier quilts another magic stack nwhacktm book show more. Not only are the projects exciting, they feature a broad range of fabrics. In this volume, quilters will be thrilled to find muchloved patterns from her nowoutofprint first book, stack the deck. Although ive read every one of designer karla alexanders bestselling books.
Learning to stack the deck crazy quilts patterns, quilt. Store saginaw street quilt company home of karla alexander. Now she takes a new approach to her popular stack cutandshuffle ideawith amazing results. This book helps you discover how to create stack the deck quilts with a traditional or modern look using this new, easytomaster technique. Magic stack n whack quilts book by bethany s reynolds vintage 1998 quilting patterns stack the deck triangles see more. This is a group dedicated to quilts and other sewn projects made from karla alexanders stackthedeck quilt method. Digital download of this ebook is offered in a pdf format and is best viewed in adobe acrobat reader. Posted in uncategorized, tagged fabric, jokers wild, stack a new deck, wedding quilt on april 2, 2011 leave a comment. With these 11 fun projects, karla opens up even more possibilities for her popular stack. Get ready to go beyond crazy quilts with the four ssstack, slice, shuffle, and sewin this sequel to the bestseller stack the deck. Her original quilts have been featured in miniature quilts magazine. She also has a pattern line under the name saginaw street quilts and she is a designer for creative. Make a quilt as you go hexagon quilt with jenny doan. About saginaw street quilt company home of karla alexander.
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. I found some fun fabric lingerie on the line by alexander henry and combined it with several colors of coordinating cotton jacquard by robert. Stack and whack 4 patch quilt tutorial easy and free quilt. 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. Beginners, do not measure your quilt along its outer edges because it is more than likely skewed a bit. Free stack n whack quilt patterns kaleidoscope quilt. Sep 03, 2012 whatever the reason, id never heard a stackthedeck quilt pattern speak to me the way other patterns have. Thousands of quilters around the world have discovered karla alexanders stack the deck technique, and the overwhelming response isthey love it. Karla alexander has won fans around the world with her gorgeous. I see its a if i were to use charms, id cut a colored charm into 4 pieces vertically and. 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.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Sliceshuffleslide with a stack the deck quilt pattern. 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. Pieces can be cut from scraps or yardage with little waste and outstanding results.
Feb 08, 2019 learn how to piece easy stack quilt blocks with author of easy stack quilts, paula doyle. Karla alexander has won fans around the world with her gorgeous quilts and innovative techniques. She is currently hard at work on her 8th book, due for release in. These free quilt patterns are the property of the respective companies and fabric manufacturers. Now she takes a new approach to her popular stackcutandshuffle ideawith amazing results. Quilt pattern book stack the deck revisited by karla alexander see more like this. Jan 09, 2008 this is my first attempt at a stack the deck quilt. Many of the free quilt block patterns are designed with the beginner quilter in mind. Make the stacks quilt with jenny doan of missouri star video. As much as i like stack the deck styles, this book was a bust for me. She thought is was called stacking the deck but not stack nwack. Karla alexander get ready to go beyond crazy quilts with the four ss. 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.
By stacking identical repeats of fabric, quilters can efficiently cut the pieces needed for all the blocks. I found some fun fabric lingerie on the line by alexander henry and combined it with several colors of coordinating cotton jacquard by robert kaufman. It is definitely a style and technique that is different, reminiscent of kaleidoscope toys from child hood. Learning to stack the deck with images crazy quilts patterns.
Free stack n whack quilt patterns kaleidoscope quilt, quilt. Dec 5, 2019 martingale stack the deck revisited ebook. I will allow more than two quilt projects to be selected for a given workshop. The kaleidoscope effects occur spontaneously, thanks to the ingeniously simple stacknwhackr cutting technique. If you have ever wanted to do a stack n whack style quilt this is the book for you. Purchaser of this ebook may not sell, rent, lease, transfer, lend or share the ebook.
Stacknwhackier quilts another magic stacknwhacktm book show more. Students shall be responsible for purchasing the required book or pattern needed for the workshop. Her original quilts have been featured in miniature quilts. Karlas designed more than 100 quilt patterns for her books.
Keep up the creative flow and make a unique quilt using methods from one or all of my books. Stack the deck crazy quilts in 4 easy steps by karla. Apr 23, 2009 this is a group dedicated to quilts and other sewn projects made from karla alexanders stack the deck quilt method. Use the stack the deck technique in 17 allnew projects. Color shuffle, stack the deck revisited and her newest book, dynamic quilts with easy curves. Its been nearly a year since i posted to this blog. 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. 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. Stack and whack with images quilts tiled quiltstack and whack tutorial for. The stack the deck technique gets new life in this popular authors third book. Perhaps it is the color and fabric choices featured in the book, but i just feel like the designs are not fun or new. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Now she takes a new approach to her popular stack, cut, and shuffle idea with truly amazing results.
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