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Bethany S. Reynolds has written 2 books in print to use with her Stack-N-Whack's Rulers, Templates and Tools:

  1. Magic Stack-N-Whack has 200 how-to illustrations and dozens of color plates detailing the process fully.
  2. Stack-N-Whackier, Another Magic Stack-n-Whack Book 12 new Stack-n-Whack™ quilt patterns using three simple methods: Basic Stack and Whack, Stack and Select, and Magic Mirror Image.
Magic Stack-n-Whack
Magic Stack-n-Whack Quilts Book
Stack-n-Whackier Quilts
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15 Degree Fan Ruler
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Stack-n-Whack Ruler

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Stack-n-Whack Ruler
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45° Ruler
Stack-n-Whack Ruler

About Bethany:

Bethany S. Reynolds is an avid machine quilter who delights in developing new techniques. She has been quilting and teaching since 19S2, 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, who lives on the coast of Maine, is an active member of the New England Quilters Guild and the Pine Tree Quilters Guild.

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Magic Stack-n-Whack Quilts

Author: Bethany S. Reynolds
Pages: 111
Page size: 8 1/2" x 11"
Cover: Soft
Publisher: American Quilter's Society
Item Code: 4W20801
Weight: 1.0 lb

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Have you always wanted to try your hand at making kaleidoscope, pinwheel, and star designs? Marvel at this simple method for rotary cutting these versatile blocks. The kaleidoscope effects occur spontaneously, thanks to the ingenious Stack-n-Whack™ techniques.

More than 200 how-to illustrations and dozens of color plates detail the process fully. In addition to covering fabric selection, the chapters provide step-by-step cutting and piecing directions for seven different blocks, and yardage and assembly directions for 14 projects ranging from small wall quilts to queen-sized bed quilts. A chapter on quilting includes designs and strategies to bring out all the beauty of these magical quilts.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 4
Preface 5
Introduction 6
Chapter One: Backstage 7
Setting the Stage: Fabric Selection 7
Magic Props: Supplies for Stack-n-Whack Quilting 14
Sleight of Hand: Rotary Cutting, Piecing, and Pressing Tricks 16

Chapter Two: Stacking the Deck: The Magician's Secret Revealed

20
Stack-n-Whack for Kaleidoscope Effects 20
Chapter Three: Half Square Triangle Magic 28
Kaleidoscope Pinwheel Throw Quilt 29
Kaleidoscope Pinwheel Queen Quilt 29
Pinwheel Plus Wall Quilt 35
Chapter Four: 45 Triangle Magic 41
Diamond Ring Wall Quilt 42
Diamond Ring Queen Quilt 42
Chapter Five: 45 Diamond Magic 52
LeMoyne Star Baby or Wall Quilt 52
LeMoyne Star Throw Quilt
52
Hands All Around Wall Quilt 62
Hybrid Lilies Wall Quilt 64
Chapter Six: 60 Triangle Magic 72
Hexagon Star Throw Quilt 73
Hexagon Star Wall Quilt 73
Hexagon Star Double Quilt 73
Chapter Seven: 60 Diamond Magic 84
Morning Star Queen Quilt 85
Morning Star Wall Quilt 85
Chapter Eight: The Curtain Call 95
Back Art 95
Quilting Designs and Strategies 95
Finishing with a Flourish: Bindings, Sleeves, and Labels 100
Guides and Patterns 103
Lesson Plans 110
Bibliography and Sources  

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45 degree kaleidoscope quilt
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Magic Stack-Whack Quilts 18 Degree Wedge
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45 Degree Ruler15 Degree Fan Ruler Circle Buddies

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2. Book: Stack-N-Whackier
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4. Ruler: Stack-N-Whack 18° Fan Ruler
5. Ruler: Stack-N-Whack 45° Triangle Tool
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Stack-N-Whackier

Stack-N-Whackier
Another Magic Stack-n-Whack Book

Author: Bethany S. Reynolds
Pages: 135
Page size: 8 1/2" x 11"
Cover: Soft
Publisher: American Quilter's Society
Item Code: 4W20802
Weight: 1.0 lb

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Back Cover Information

12 new Stack-n-Whack™ quilt patterns using three simple methods:

Same easy-to-follow format and charts as Magic Stack-n-Whack. Layering and cutting multiple pieces are the hallmark of Bethany's process. Patterns include contemporary and classic choices:

  • Butterflies
  • Fans
  • Flowers
  • Optical Illusions & more

Basic Stacj-n-Whack Technique ExampleStack-n-Select Technique Block example

Magic Mirror-Image Technique example

Table of Contents

Part One: Stack-n-Whack Basics
7
How Stack-n-Whack works
7
Selecting Fabric for Stack-n-Whack
7
Supplies for Stack-n-Whack
10
Stack-n-Whack Step by Step
12
Part Two: Quilt Plans to Stack-n-Whack
18
Secret Stairways
18
Treasure Boxes
23
Meadow Flowers
29
Sara's Roses
35
Fan Quilt
43
Part Three: Mirror-Image Magic
50
How the Magic Mirror-Image Trick Works
50
Butterflies
52
Roundabout Stars
59
Karen's Transparent Star
66
Part Four: Stack-n-Select
72
How Stack-n-Select Works
72
Novelty Prints
75
Border Prints and Symmetrical Prints
75
Novelty Windows
81
Argyle Diamonds
85
Medallion Star
91
Venetian Tiles
100
Part Five: General Instructions
107
Rotary Cutting
107
Machine Piecing and Pressing
114
Machine Appliqué
116
Quilting Suggestions
118
Bindings, Sleeves, and Labels
119
Guides and Patterns
122
Lesson Plans
132
Bibliography
134
Sources
135

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2. Book: Stack-N-Whackier
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4. Ruler: Stack-N-Whack 18° Fan Ruler
5. Ruler: Stack-N-Whack 45° Triangle Tool
6. Stack-N-Whack Circle Buddies

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Stack-N-Whack 15 degree Fan Ruler
Stack-N-Whack
15 degree Fan Ruler
6 Blade Fan

Mfg: BSR Designs, Inc.
Size: 9" Ruler
Item Code: 4W2080015
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Stack-N-Whack Circle Buddies
Stack-N-Whack Circle Buddies
Includes: Heat Resistant Pressing of Marking Circle Templates in 4 Sizes!

Mfg: BSR Designs, Inc.
Item Code: 4W20800CIR
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Magic Quilts by the Slice
Another Magic Stack-n-Whack Book

Author: Bethany S. Reynolds
Pages: 143
Page size: 8 1/2" x 11"
Publisher: American Quilter's Society
Cover: Soft
Item Code: 4W20800

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fan exampleVictorian Fan Quilt

Back Cover Information:

Fan your Stack-n-Whack fever with new and exciting fan quilt projects.

Stack-n-Whack enthusiasts rejoice! This best-selling author, designer, and teacher is back with brand-new projects celebrating her hallmark process.

  • Delight in 15 quilt projects, with an emphasis on fans of traditional and contemporary flavors. Beautiful fan blocks have simple, yet versatile settings.
  • The same easy-to-follow format and charts as in Bethany's previous books will help you produce spectacular results.
  • Large, step-by-step photographs guide you through the layering and cutting of multiple pieces to produce exciting, repeated patterns.

Table of Contents

Introduction
8
Cording
40
PART ONE
  Rickrack and Lace
40
General Instructions
9
Adding Fan Bases
41

Fabric Selection Tips

10
Folded-Edge Method
41
Stack-n-Whack Wedges
10
Raw-Edge Method
44
Scrap or Strip-Cut Wedges
11
Appliquéing Fan Bases
45
Background and Accent Fabrics
14
Trimming Background Fabric
45
Supplies
15
Quilting Suggestions
45
Using Templates
18
PART TWO:
 
Wedge Cutting Templates
18
Quilt Patterns
47
Circle Templates
18
Flourishing Fans
47
Making Pressing Templates
18
Flip-Flop Fans
53
Scalloped Wedge Pressing Templates
19
Redwork Ribbons
58
Pointed Wedge Pressing Templates
19
Rainbows & Rickrack
65
Large Circle Templates
19
Framed Fans
72
Cutting Wedges
20
Very Victorian
77
Wedges Cut from Strips
21
Friendship Fans
82
Individual Wedges
21
Sugar & Spice
88
Symmetrical Wedges
22
Fan Sampler
93
Stack-n-Whack Wedges
23
Lazy Daisies
98
Stack-n-Select Wedges
29
Full Plates
104
Joining Wedges
29
Running 'Round in Circles
110
Basic Wedge Piecing
29
Tri-Fangles
116
Mirror-Image Piecing
30
Floating Fans
123
Edge Finishes
31
Kyoto Fans
128
Pointed Wedges
31
Wedge and Circle Patterns
133
Scalloped Wedges
33
Reference Tables
136
Bias-Strip Edge
34
How to Red a Stack-n-Whack Chart
136
Pressed-Under Edge
36
Average Numbers of Wedges per Strip
138

Appliquéing Wedges

36
On-Point Settings
138
Blind Stitch
38
Lesson Plans
139
Blanket Stitch
39
Bibliography
141
Decorative Trims
39
Sources
142
Fused Bias-Edge
39
About the Author
143

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