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Giveaway: December Daily Album Kit

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Shabby Chic Crafts specializes in designer, handmade, high quality, scrapbooking paper products. Their products include: journaling tags, journaling spots, and embellishments in a variety of themes including holidays, calendar, animals and kids. The company has a special vintage type twist which is very popular right now in scrapbooking. Shabby Chic Crafts is pleased to introduce their new Fall/Winter releases shown above and below. The company also has a blog, where you can get the latest news about their releases. Click here to visit the blog.

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Vintage Artisan Notes

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Vintage Lace Tags

And Shabby Chic wants to give a lucky person a free December Daily kit! This kit is perfect for making an album to record the holidays, as outlined by Ali Edwards. To enter the giveaway please leave a comment below, telling me if you plan to make a December Daily album. If not, what other project do you think you could use the kit for?

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1. Follow Craft Gossip on Twitter and tweet this: ” Shabby Chic Crafts December Daily Kit Giveaway on @CraftGossip http://tinyurl.com/md4sgs“. Then leave a link to your twitter profile in the comments for a second entry.

2. Join the Scrapbooking on Craft Gossip group on Facebook and then post this as your status update: ” Shabby Chic Crafts December Daily Kit Giveaway on Craft Gossip!! http://tinyurl.com/md4sgs” Then leave a link to your Facebook profile in the comments for a second entry.

Entries will close next Wednesday, September 23rd. Winner announced Thursday September 24th. Good luck to all! And if you’re not the lucky winner you can still grab one of these kits from the store for only $14.99!

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If you’re looking for a fast, fun, and beginner-friendly quilt project, Leah Day’s Stack and Whack Four Patch Quilt Tutorial is an absolute must-see. Whether you’re new to quilting or just craving a fresh project that showcases beautiful fabric combinations with minimal fuss, this clever method ticks all the boxes.

We took a deep dive into Leah’s tutorial to see just how effective this technique is—and spoiler alert—it’s a game-changer for quilters of all skill levels.

What Is a Stack and Whack Four Patch Quilt?
The “stack and whack” method is a time-saving piecing technique that allows you to cut and sew multiple quilt blocks quickly by layering fabrics, slicing them together, and mixing the pieces to create striking, high-contrast four-patch blocks. It’s the perfect fusion of efficiency and creativity.

In Leah Day’s tutorial, she breaks down the method step by step, showing how to create 48 unique four-patch blocks with just 8 fat quarters. This makes it an excellent scrap-busting project, too!

Why We Love Leah Day’s Tutorial
1. Clear Instructions for Beginners
Leah is known for her approachable teaching style, and this tutorial is no exception. Her detailed guidance makes the process feel simple and doable, even if you’re new to rotary cutting or haven’t made a quilt before. The tutorial includes both written instructions and a video—ideal for visual learners.

2. Great for Fat Quarters and Stash Busting
If your fabric stash is overflowing with fat quarters or random yardage, this project will help you use those prints in a fresh, dynamic way. The stack-and-whack method allows for unexpected fabric combinations, making every quilt unique.

3. Fast Piecing = Quicker Finishes
One of the biggest perks of the four-patch stack and whack method is how fast it is. Leah’s process allows you to make dozens of blocks quickly, which means you can finish a quilt top in a weekend—yes, even if you’re a casual or part-time quilter.

Key Takeaways from the Stack and Whack Four Patch Tutorial
Perfect for beginners: The technique doesn’t require complex cutting or piecing, and there’s lots of room for creativity.

Efficient block creation: Stack and slice method saves time while maximizing fabric use.

Quilt top layout tips included: Leah offers great advice on arranging your blocks to create contrast and balance in your design.

Optional sashing guidance: Want to add sashing or borders? Leah’s blog includes layout ideas that take your quilt to the next level.

Includes a downloadable pattern: There’s a printable guide for those who prefer step-by-step instructions in hand.

 10 Free Stack-N-Whack Quilt Patterns

Tutorial: Easy peasy pieced blocks

Stack and Whack worksheet