Description
Imagine making quilts where every beautiful block is different just by making a simple cut. This technique works with hexagons, stars, diamonds, octagons, and triangles, so the possibilities for creativity are endless.
The kaleidoscope effect produces quilts that look intricate but are deceptively easy to cut and piece. Bethany S. Reynolds has long been known for her amazing Stack-n-Whack® techniques. Now, work alongside her to create your own Emerging Stars quilt.
In this original design created just for iquilt, combine 60° diamond stars with hexagons to complete a beautiful work of art. Not sure if you’re ready for all of that? Then learn the technique by making Zippy Strippy, a bonus hexagon pattern that is great for beginners. In either case, you’ll never look at fabric repeats the same way again.
Join the Stack-n-Whack fun!
For your convenience, this class can be purchased for online viewing or purchased on DVD.
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Bethany is best known as the originator of the Stack-n-Whack® method for cutting fabrics to create astonishing kaleidoscope designs. She began to quilt when she opened a fabric store and now teaches internationally. She has published numerous patterns for quilts and wearable art, developed a line of Stack-n-Whack specialty rulers, and designed several lines of fabric for quilters. Bethany is an AQS author. Magic Stack-n-Whack Quilts, Stack-n-Whack®ipedia, and the eBook Stars à la Carte each show the many ways to use her innovative techniques. Bethany grew up next door to Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island in Maine where her family has lived for many generations. Today she lives nearby on the mainland. When not quilting, Bethany likes working on graphic design, gardening, and playing in a local pool league.
Beth Cotroneo (verified owner) –
Bethany is one of the best teachers I have seen in these on line classes and I have taken and purchased many from multiple sites. She is very detailed and gives you every bit of her knowledge and experience. It’s like she gives us all of her books practically in this one class. I was very impressed and am looking forward to getting back into doing some new stack and wacks. The uniqueness of all the different blocks that are created is so exciting and never gets tired. Thank you Bethany
Pat Ricks (verified owner) –
Seems like a very good class but I’ll check back with class once I have some more experience. Bethany was very good explaining things but I’m not quite a that level yet. This gives me a goal to reach for. Pat
Marlene Meloney (verified owner) –
Oh my gosh!! I thought I knew all about kaleidoscope and stack-n-whack blocks – but I sure learned a lot from Bethany!! These blocks have always fascinated me and now I’m even more hooked!!! I have some fabric that would be perfect for these techniques and I can hardly wait to get started. Bethany is an excellent teacher and everything she shows is clear and easy to understand. A great class that I will watch over & over – it is so full of great information and tips. I thoroughly enjoyed this class and was sorry to see it end! Definitely one of the best classes here on iquilt.
Renee Seibel (verified owner) –
I actually made Bethany’s Spin Cycle Quilt a couple years ago when I took a class at a quilting shop. I decided to make another Stack-n-Whack quilt and discovered this on-line class by the same person! I have been really enjoying the lessons on-line and it seems that each time I play them I find more tips that I didn’t catch when watching it before! Bethany is an excellent instructor = very clear, thorough, and easy to follow. I love being able to re-watch the lessons whenever I need to. I HIGHLY recommend this course!!!
Sandy George (verified owner) –
As I mentioned in a previous review, I’ve done many SnW quilts, but I’ve learned a lot so far from this class. Bethany has TONS of great tips, and she is very thorough. In Lesson 4 where she talks about companion fabrics, I like the way she shows how she “previews” fabrics she might use, and compares and contrasts different fabric possibilities. She also gives a very thorough description of how to go about picking companion fabrics, what to look for and what to avoid. I can’t wait to start my next Stack and Whack project so I can try some of these things!!!
Sandy George (verified owner) –
Just started watching Lesson 2 on how to stack the fabric. I love the tip for ARF—amazing repeat finder!!! Lots of good tips on how to prepare and cut the fabric!
Sandy George (verified owner) –
I’m a Stack-n-Whacker from way back, and have just started watching this new class, and am part way through Lesson 2. So far I am very impressed by the information. Bethany goes into great detail about how to pick fabric that will work well for this type of quilt. She has lots of different fabrics to use as examples, and a laundry list of what features to look for in a fabric to use. She also details fabrics that will not work.