The Original

Patent Pending

Kaleidoscope

Smart-Plate^®

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Piecing a kaleidoscope quilt couldn't be simpler!

The patent pending Kaleidoscope Smart-Plate^® is a brand new 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 a book with clear instructions for use of the Kaleidoscope Smart-Plate^®  and offering a multitude of patterns using the Kaleidoscope block and others. Keep an eye out for the release date of this book.

Sharon is currently a resident teacher at the Cozy Quilt Shoppe, in River Edge, NJ. Her quilt and instructional technique patterns, as well as, the Kaleidoscope Smart-Plate^® and her class schedule are available from at the shop and on the website: www.cozyquilter.com.

For more information on the Kaleidoscope Smart-Plate^® , patterns by Sharon Sebrow, and her class schedule

email:  info@smartplatequilting.com

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