I just bought a pattern from Nancy's Notions that came with a kaleidoscope ruler. I have been thinking about doing one. I did do one block once many months ago. I just thought it took a lot of fabric.
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I just bought a pattern from Nancy's Notions that came with a kaleidoscope ruler. I have been thinking about doing one. I did do one block once many months ago. I just thought it took a lot of fabric.
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That style quilt is one of those someday quilts for me. They are beautiful.
One of the technique books and rulers I received in the mail this week is the Kaleidoscope from Marti Michell. I bought the larger ruler but thinking I'll get the smaller one also, I've read thru the book and it definitely makes it easier
Marti Michell explains it well in her videos here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4o2K9...=results_video
You can also use Bethany Reynolds "Stack N Whack" technique to make kaleidoscope quilts.
I also have Marti Michells book / ruler, another quilt on my to do list .....I so love the way they look.
Oh, and remember, once you start thinking of trying kaleidoscope or stack and whack, keep your eyes peeled on the specials tables for striped fabric. I tend not to use the wide floral stripes in quilts, bit too much like cheating with panels, but for this they're perfect. Especially for your first attempt, rather than cutting your wedges from pieced strip sets and having seams to match up, the stripe does all the work for a really effective block. I know I have a few metres of a very pretty chocolate with roses stripe there, I think the stripes are about 3" wide. That'll be a kaleidoscope for sure!!
Cheers, Pami
