lin

Yes, it's the stack and whack technique. I'm not sure but I think there is actually another technique that is called kaleidescope, and there's a special ruler for cutting out the pieces. Not sure. Maybe both techniques are called that. But it looks like a kaleidescope, so that's what I've always called the stack and whack.

ShellyQ

It's lovely Lin and, love the way you've used your fabrics and your quilting is just georgeous. Wish I could machine quilt like that (sigh) I know.... practice. Can hand quilt ok but machine quilting is still a bit rough. Got heaps of tops, would you like to do some for me :mrgreen:

lin

:) Thank you Shelly. Yep, practice! I got frustrated for the longest time, but I'm glad I didn't give up. It does get easier. Make up some fat-quarter-sized practice blocks with muslin and leftover batting and just let yourself go. I went through a million of those, but got smoother and more confident as I did them, and tried different movements and designs. I still have a long way to go and still practice new ways to move fabric around.

I'll do your "heaps" after I finish my own "heaps". Deal? :lol:

Knot Sew

That is a gorgeous quilt, I like everything about it, you do great work :-)

lin

Thanks Ruth. It's nice of you to say so. :)

mimisharon

Morning Lin,
Beautiful beautiful and you figured out the picture thing! I'm sure he and his wife are enjoying this quilt!

Sharon

ShellyQ

Itsa Deal :lol:

lin

Uh ohhhhhhh... :shock: :shock: :shock:

Denise

Lin very beautiful, love your blocks , love the quilt. Oh i wish i could do that kind of quilting.

lin

Oh but you can!! Just be willing to practice. Get some muslin and some scrap batting, make a little sandwich and doodle for awhile now and then with your machine. You'd be amazed how quickly you can pick it up. You should see some of my first efforts!...OUCH!!!! :lol: But as time went on, I got more and more confident and less scared of what the machine might do.
Thank you for the compliments. :)