Magic Quilts by the Slice: Another Magic Stack-n-Whack Book [Paperback]

Bethany S. Reynolds (Author), Barbara Smith (Author)

Book Description

Series: Magic Stack-N-Whack Books | Publication Date: May 2003

Any way you slice it, circles and fans are fun to quilt!

In this new collection of designs based on wedges, Bethany offers quilters a tool kit of techniques, from easy bias trimmed edges to pointed and scalloped variations. All are clearly detailed with step-by-step instructions and photos. The projects feature a wide range of settings and sizes, from delightful little wall quilts to dramatic throws and bed quilts. All of the projects include yardages for two versions. Use Bethany's Stack-n-Whack® methods to get dazzling effects from a single print, or show off your stash in the scrap fabric versions. These designs are easy and low-stress, with no curves to piece and no center points to match!

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Stack-n-Whack® enthusiasts, rejoice! This bestselling author, designer, and teacher is back with new and exciting fan quilt projects just for you. Explore 15 patterns, with an emphasis on fans with a traditional and contemporary feel. This great new title is a celebration of Bethany's hallmark process. It contains the same easy-to-follow format and charts as her previous books, with layering and cutting of multiple pieces to produce exciting, repeated patterns.

From the Author

The first time I pieced a fan using wedges from a stack of identical layers left over from another project, I was hooked. This is too easy, I thought. Five straight seams and the fan unit was complete. No points to match, no centers to fuss over! Since I'm not really fond of curved piecing, I opted for a simple bias finish learned back in my dressmaking days, then straight-stitched the fan to the background square, hiding the stitching in the seamline. I knew I wasn't done, though. This was too much fun, and there were so many possibilities to explore!

Pointed fans are an old standard, so that was a "must-try." That led to scalloped wedges, so familiar on Dresden Plate designs. Many, many blocks later, I had worked out techniques to make a great many variations, and plenty of lovely settings for them. The techniques are interchangeable, so you can pick your favorites for your own project.

These quilts are especially enchanting with Stack-n-Whack® blocks, so of course I've included full instructions for this method. But like many quilters, I also have a special fondness for scrap quilts. Each block is a new opportunity to play with fabric combinations, bringing order out of the happy chaos of a good stash. So all of these designs include scrap versions, too. Whatever your choice of fabrics, techniques, and setting, I know you'll love the magic of making quilts by the slice!

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Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: American Quilter's Society (May 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1574328204
• ISBN-13: 978-1574328202
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #739,847 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Bethany S. Reynolds is an avid machine quilter who delights in developing new techniques. She has been quilting and teaching since 1982, when she and her husband, William, opened a fabric store. The store closed in 1992 when Bethany moved on to motherhood and quilt design. She publishes her quilt and wearable art patterns under her BSR Design, Inc. label.
Bethany lives on the coast of Maine and is an active member of the New England Quilters Guild and the Pine Tree Quilters Guild.

Customer Reviews

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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So many ideas, October 26, 2005

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Darlen Stubbs "Granny D" - See all my reviews
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I really love her newest book. Magic Quilts by the slice seems easier for me to understand and I like the ideas for quilts better than her first edition. Can't wait to start a Quilt.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Magic Quilts by the Slice, August 23, 2007

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B. DePoy "Bev. D." (OH USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Magic Quilts by the Slice: Another Magic Stack-n-Whack Book (Paperback)

As much fun as her other Stack-n-Whack Books, but a little harder to read. This would be for an intermediate capability quilter. It has some really neat quilts in it. Enjoyable.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Magic Quilts by the Slice, June 30, 2010

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Patsy R. Avery - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Magic Quilts by the Slice: Another Magic Stack-n-Whack Book (Paperback)

This is a wonderful quilt book. I have made the "Fan
Stack & Whack" quilt and it turned out very beautiful.
I am so proud of my quilt and I enjoy looking at the book
for my next project. This is a must for all quilt lovers....