Stars a LA Carte With Magic Stack-N-Wack Bonus Projects: With Magic Stack-N-Whack Bonus Projects (Paperback)

by Bethany S. Reynolds (Author) "Using two alternating colors in the star points draws attention to the center of the block, emphasizing perfect piecing..." (more)
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Product Description
Bethany Reynolds, author of Magic Stack-n-Whack(tm) Quilts, details a "user friendly" version of the classic LeMoyne Star block. Step-by-step illustrations guide quilters in piecing eight-pointed star blocks without the traditional set-in "Y" seams. The book includes directions with complete yardage and cutting charts for two dozen quilt projects, each in 6" and 12" block sizes, along with a special bonus chapter on creating "Magic Stack-n-Whack(tm)" stars to showcase in any of the settings.

Fans of Magic Stack-n-Whack(tm) Quilts will recognize the author's practical and innovative approach to quiltmaking techniques. In addition to the "Stack-n-Whack(tm)" method, this book offers clear and simple instructions for paper piecing intricate-looking stars. Appliqu complements the star blocks in some of the projects, and instructions are included for machine appliqu using fusing web or Bethany's special freezer paper and basting spray method.

Quilters will enjoy the variety of projects offered, from nineteenth century scrap looks to elegant new designs for the twenty-first century. Busy quilters will appreciate the convenience of the complete project directions, and the design flexibility of the interchangeable block system.

From the Publisher
This practical and innovative approach to quiltmaking techniques makes star patterns a snap! From the author of the AQS bestseller, Magic Stack-n-Whack(tm) Quilts, comes a new version of the LeMoyne Star, the classic block that has charmed and frustrated quilters for centuries. With the addition of a few strategic seams, this eight-point star is simpler to make, and quilters will appreciate the design flexibility of the interchangeable block system presented. Directions with complete yardage and cutting charts for over a dozen quilt projects are included, along with a special bonus section on creating Magic Stack-n-Whack(tm) stars to showcase in any of the settings. With exciting block variations and a variety of mix and match settings, pieces can be cut from scraps or yardage with little waste and outstanding results!

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Product Details

• Paperback: 127 pages
• Publisher: American Quilter's Society (March 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1574327399
• ISBN-13: 978-1574327397
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #573,080 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, but not a keeper, April 21, 2003

By	Antique Quilt Lover (Lancaster County, PA) - See all my reviews

If you are looking for Stack-n-Whack, this book contains only a couple of examples - the rest of the quilts are 8-pointed stars made by cutting the background squares and triangles in half so you don't have to do set-in "Y" seams. I tried piecing a star this way, and the piecing is a little easier, but it is not that hard to do the set-in seams and I don't like seeing the seams in what should be solid pieces of fabric. I'm a big fan of Bethany's Stack-N-Whack books but was a bit disappointed in this one.

26 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stars a la Carte, April 27, 2000

By A Customer

Ms. Reynolds has given those of us who have had so much fun with stack 'n whack many more exciting projects to look forward to. Her clear, precise directions make the patterns easy to use and her illustrations and pictures help to complete a beautiful quilt. I can hardly wait to get started!

4.0 out of 5 stars Stars a La Carte , August 4, 2005

By	Veronica A. Garnier (Brisbane, Australia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book was easy to follow with excellent pictures and diagrams. Lots of wonderful ideas for quilters.