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Piecing a kaleidoscope quilt couldn't be simpler!
The
patent pending Kaleidoscope Smart-Plate® is a brand new
quilting template designed to
simplify and speed-up the construction of the traditional pieced Kaleidoscope
block. There is no cutting or sewing of narrow pointed triangles. Even a
beginner can have great success by making the Kaleidoscope block the
Smart-Plate® way.
The
Pin-Wheel block is a basic beginner block made of simple Half-Square Triangle
patches. These are easy to make and with the
Kaleidoscope Smart-Plate®, even a beginner can get the central
intersecting points to match. Start with a basic Pin-Wheel block, then use the Kaleidoscope Smart-Plate® to trim it
at the correct angle to obtain a perfectly sized, traditional Kaleidoscope
block.
Whether you are making an 8-patch "kites in the corner" version; a 12-patch
"Center Octagon" version; or a combination of the two, the Right-handed and
Left-handed guidelines make it quick and easy to make the Kaleidoscope block
in finished blocks from 2" to 6" with the small, or 7" to 12"* with the large,
Kaleidoscope Smart-Plate® .
Now a beginner can be as successful as an experienced quilter when making the
Kaleidoscope block, and an experienced quilter can add the Kaleidoscope block
to their "quick and easy-blocks" repertoire.
* The larger 12 1/2" Kaleidoscope Smart-Plate®
is not yet available, please contact us for more information on
this template.
HERE'S BONUS#1!
Mix it up a bit! Use plain squares with
Half-Square triangles in a Pin-Wheel variation to open up design possibilities
with your altered Kaleidoscope block. Now you can use the block in borders,
sashings or overall pattern. Minimize your piecing and maximize the visual
effect of your quilts.
HERE'S BONUS #2
Give your blocks a tilt! The tilted block
is all the rage, giving a simple block an exciting twist. Not only can you
make the Kaleidoscope block with the Patent Pending Kaleidoscope
Smart-Plate® , but it will also open up
design possibilities when using other blocks trimmed with the
Kaleidoscope Smart-Plate® . See what
happens when you start with a block as simple as a 4-patch or a 9-patch.
About Sharon Sebrow
Sharon
Sebrow, an award winning quilter, is one of the foremost quilting teachers
Northern New Jersey. Sharon's specialty is quick and easy methods to simplify
and speed-up piecing. During the more than 10 years she has been teaching, writing &
designing Sharon has inspired and encouraged countless quilters of all skill levels
through workshops, demonstrations & lectures. Some, who have gone on to win
their own ribbons for their piecing and quilting skills.
Sharon
has a number of book ideas in the making, but taking precedence is her book,
KALEIDOSCOPE THE SMART WAY
(Pub. AQS,) with
clear instructions for use of the Kaleidoscope Smart-Plate® and offering a
multitude of patterns using the Kaleidoscope block and others. Ask for it at
your local Quilt shop.
Sharon
is currently a "resident" teacher at the Cozy Quilt Shoppe, in River Edge, NJ.
Her quilt patterns, which offer instructional techniques. as well as, the
Kaleidoscope Smart-Plate® and her class schedule are
available at the shop and on their website:
www.cozyquilter.com, or you can
contact Sharon directly at
sharon@smartplatequilting.com.
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