Stacked Rotary Cutting
Detail of a stacked rotary cut block
Bethany Reynolds has given us a great idea for using the repeated
motifs in commercial fabric and I can't stop thinking of new ways
to use it. I'll admit it. I can't "whack" just one and
love to teach these classes. This is not simply a re-hash of Reynolds'
book, but a simplification of her approach and a more relaxed attitude
to using it. Once the fabrics are pinned in layers, the design possibilities
are fantastic! Choose from any of these classes, with the most challenging
listed first and the simplest last.
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4-Layer Stacks
You needn't buy yards and yards of cloth to tryout this technique.
Very interesting designs can be made with just 4 repeats and
this class will show students two easily cut shapes and the
blocks to use them in. This class is always a surprise to
the skeptical.
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Stacked Hexagons
60° triangles are perhaps the most fun introduction to
stacked rotary cutting because each stack of patches has three
different ways to use it. The hard part is picking which one
to sew. Add very simple straight seam piecing (no set in corners)
and this project is quick and easy.
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Not Hexagons
Many blocks drawn on a grid of 60° triangles can be used
for stacked rotary cut designs. From "Texas Trellis"
to "6-Pointed Star, this class looks at these variations.
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Stacked Scarborough Square
Your can use stacked fabric in several parts of this block,
but even just one stacked fabric results in a beautiful design.
This block uses easy partial seams, freezer paper templates
and rotary cutting to speed the process.
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Stacked Carnival Blocks
8-points meet in the middle to teach accurate matching technique
for this patterns of many moods. Add 4-stack patches in the
corners to create another repeat design (there's a trick to
this!) or just enjoy the beautiful patterns in the main block.
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12" Stacked Sampler
This class uses one set of 8-stacked fabrics to create a
variety of 12" blocks. This encourages students to see
the potential for using this method in a variety of blocks
while studying the effect of scale in cutting the patches.
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Stacked and Stacked Some More
What stop at one stacked patch? Work with blocks that encourage
more stacking. Stack coordinating prints, backgrounds, and
corners to add pattern to pattern for lush designs.
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Fees and Requirements
For fees and requirements, send an email,
or call me, (805) 962-8511.
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