Best Scrappy Strip Technique for Spectacular Potato Chip Blocks

[@NevaFitzgerald]

Helpful you are always helpful DEAR ONE !!! LOVE THE COLORS YOU ARE TRULY AN ARTIST AT WORK BEAUTIFUL!💙💜🐦

[@angief1330]

This is a piece of art! 💚💜💙

[@dianeboudreaux8201]

I can’t wait to try this one!

[@dianeboudreaux8201]

Enjoyed this very much

[@lisam8756]

I've seen potato chip blocks do alot of different things, but you made ART with them. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this quilt!!. I happen to have some ocean fabric I've been saving, until today!😊 Fabric here I come, thank you for all you do that Inspires me so!!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Oh thank you, Lisa! When I started cutting those pre-sewn blocks I had no idea what it'd be. This is a wonderful surprise! Have great fun making yours. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@janicebrevik3889]

Watched your videos for about 1 year. Never made a quilt but sew a lot. You have inspired me! Just made my 1st mini quilt pad for Furball Cat Sanctuary Faribault, Minnesota. Your entire process was a piece of cake.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

That's fantastic, Janice! Thanks for sharing that. I bet those little fur-balls love it! Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@DianaSmithMB]

I love this quilt. And all of the blues are wonderful with all of the mix of other colors. You did it again.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Glad you like it, Diana! Thanks so much for watching. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@viktoriaannscotto6296]

LOVE LOVE LOVE it. I haven't done a quilt in awhile. This is the one!!!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Yes, Viktoria, you've got to make one! It's easy and such fun to mix lots of fabrics together. Enjoy making yours! Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@1foresteratlarge509]

I love this quilt and just looks beautiful to me. Love scrappy quilts.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Thank you so much! The wide mix of colors work so well together in this quilt. With all those amazing prints, it's fun to just look at. Sure appreciate you following along! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@freddiehansen7324]

I think it's fun to get fabric from other people - quite often it's something I would never have picked - but this style of scrappy blocks means you can use those fabrics and get a gorgeous result. LOVE the blues with the yellow/gold. I tried making a potato chip block and yeah, I'm making a quilt with them. Not only are they so easy and fast to sew, but there are also just endless possibilities with how much or how little "randomness" you want and the overall look. I even chose colors I'd normally not put together ( a minty green with hot pink and orange) and it's just popping. The block is also phenomenal for making quick pillowcases that looks amazing.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

You've got the fever! Enjoy making all those beautiful blocks! I think this is my 9th PCB video and there are still more ideas to try. 😂 Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@allisonholloway833]

I love the colors.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Me too, Allison! As I was piecing it I really didn't know how it would turn out. Once the blocks were laid out I just smiled b/c those fabrics made me so happy to look at! Glad you enjoyed the video. Sure appreciate you following along! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@dianefabec8157]

Awesome concept! I make donation quilts this would work so well! Thank you Lea Louise

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Fantastic idea, Diane! You'll have lots of fun mixing up with these blocks. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@gloriabutler1430]

I just found you 3 or 4 weeks ago and I'm really enjoyed your videos. I am 75 years old and have been seeing since my early 20's. For many years, I sewed for myself, my boys, but mostly little girls things with English Smocking. I only started piecing about 3 years ago. I have a lot to learn and not a lot of time to do it. I just wish I had started a lot sooner. I also do machine embroidery. I want to do some scrap quilts. Not having piecing that long, I don't have a lot of scraps. I am fortunate to have two friends who have given me a lot of scraps. I live in Elizabethton, Tennessee(northeast). Looking forward to more of your videos. Also, I love to hear your voice Gloria

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Welcome, Gloria! So glad to have you following along. Be sure to let me know if you have any questions along the way. The beauty of scrappy quilts is how forgiving they are. As you saw in this tutorial, you can simply join small pieces to make the larger size you need. Those added pieces add some great interest throughout you quilt which makes it a double win! Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@lynnharris7119]

Oh my gosh I just love love those colors ❤

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

These colors warm my heart, Lynn! When I first looked at that bag of precut blocks, I never imagined this quilt. Gotta love a surprise! Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@marionbarber984]

WOW! I love the prints and colors! A very happy quilt! My potato chip quilts are random fabrics. But I've been doing a lot of fun squares for the middle. Every time I cut fabric into what's needed I also cut rectangles for the potato chip blocks. Honestly I have over 40, 12.5 inch blocks. Great fun! Thank you! Marion in Oregon

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Sounds great, Marion! Those larger center squares add lots of interest. Glad you're enjoying your PCBs! Thanks so much for watching. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@euniceh9851]

Fabulous! It's like City Lights By the Harbor

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Great description, Eunice! Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@JudithPhilip-p6g]

You've done it again! I never would have put the fiesta fabrics with the ocean-themed fabrics, but they look stunning together. You've inspired me to think outside my very narrow colour box.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

It's beautiful outside the box! Come join me anytime. 😊 Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@sandraelliott]

Oooooh! Block looks to me like scubaing in Hawaii! (never did it though 😂)😊

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Yes, definitely a tropical vibe with a Latin flair, too, Sandra! I want to get where ever 'this' is. 😊 Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@Sewwithdebee]

Proves again why scrappy quilting is awesome ❤

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Absolutely Amazing, Debee! This is such a fun quilt. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@AdrianaGarcia-pv4um]

❤This has been so inspiring!! Thank you for such an easy and friendly way to share and teach!!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Teaching with a sprinkle of entertainment seems to be a good fit for me, Adriana! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@sweetcake405]

such a bright happy quilt, I love scrapy.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

These colors are amazing together and you can't help but to smile! Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@sewterie]

Thank you again for your great videos. Have a wonderful Sunday.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Thank you, Terie! Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@DH-qz2so]

This would be a great idea for an "I Spy" Quilt for kids...by using scraps of novelty prints, gifted fabrics, thrifted finds, etc...there would be countless things to find throughout this quilt!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Absolutely perfect for an I-Spy quilt! Kids and adults would both love it. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@barbaraward254]

What a fabulous eclectic vibe this quilt has ♥️

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Amazing, isn't, Barbara! It was certainly a surprise for me, too. The block had me very excited and I love the finish - so fun to look at. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@barbaraward254]

@@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise xxxxxxxxxxxx

[@barbaraward254]

@@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise Love watching your videos and listening to your soothing voice xxxx

[@kriscecere3601]

I LOVE THOSE COLORS!!! I am not a scrappy person but this one is great!!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Scrappy can mean a lot of things to quilters, Kris. So glad you enjoyed this one! My goal is to keep it a bit 'randomly organized' to reduce the chaos to a minimum. This quilt really makes me happy! The colors all worked so well together. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@andreagraham8720]

Another good one! Thanks for the ideas on how to prepare your fat quarters. You are right about just putting them away; I just forget about them. Very inspirational.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

You and me both, Andrea! Have fun re-organizing your FQs! Mine used to be tucked away in clear bins sorted by color...such a waste of fabulous fabrics. Now they are very accessible and I use them all the time. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@glendahyde871]

GM, Beautiful bright happy fabrics! As always, an amazing scrap quilt. As you say can`t go wrong! Happy quilting!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

These blocks make scrappy quilts so easy, Glenda! Not to mention, gorgeous, too!! Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@MakeItSew518]

Really enjoyed this!! Thank you!!!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

The video was as much fun to make as the quilt! Using someone else's quilt blocks is a new experience for me but such a great place to start. Really makes you look outside the box. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@loganlinda344]

This is such a cute quilt top❤ I love the way it turned out😊

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Glad you enjoyed it, Linda! The colors pop wildly across this quilt and you just can't stop looking at it. Now we know what to do with bright orange and yellow fabrics, right?! Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@simplyquiltingwithnancysanders]

That's a beautiful quilt. Love the colors.❤

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Thank you, Nancy! 😊 Bright, scrappy quilts are a personal favorite and this one is wonderful. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@joseduijf-arets1422]

Great colors and fabrics. Nice scrappy quilt. My favorite colors plus aqua, turqoise and blue/green.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

These colors turned out great together! Especially since I started with someone else's quilt blocks. Surely was a fun one to make. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@madelineking9104]

Love the potato chip.😊

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

You and me both, Madeline! The results are so varied which can be quite surprising at the end. 😊 Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@nancyh4679]

Looks do fun and relaxing to do

[@nancyh4679]

Oops. SO fun. (Can’t type on my phone😜). Oh. Make that SEW fun 🤣

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

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[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Very stress free, Nancy! Glad you enjoyed watching. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@maryannecadd796]

Fun, fun, fun! What a bright and cheery quilt! What I really enjoy is watching you use your fat quarters and cutting them up. I am really looking at buying, using and storing my quilt fabrics in a whole new way. Thanks, Lea Louise, for sharing your great ideas!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

My FQ storage method works really well for me, Maryanne! When I used to keep them stored folded on a shelf I never used them. Now I just grab the size I want and start quilting. Have fun playing with your fabrics! Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@thedafarmer1305]

The ratio of blue to the colored pieces is very pleasing to the eye.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Thank you. The colors really did work out well in this quilt. Taking the time initially to pull the fabrics all together really helped me establish what I wanted to create. A bit like creating a map. This was really a fun quilt to make! Sure appreciate you watching. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@terryech9110]

I was just thinking about that. Your eye has a resting place in the blues and with the brighter ones a way to travel around the quilt to see all the different patterns. I did not see that in the big blocks you were showing so I definitely would need to use a design board to step back and find those areas that could benefit from blocks of similar quiet colors.

[@dannamcgowen3889]

Thanks for showing how you break down your fat quarters. You are so right about not using FQs if they are whole. I'm currently processing a bunch of scraps for potato chip blocks. If it's a large enough scrap piece I'm leaving 5" strips that can become charms or jellyroll strips in the future. Next step my FQs. ✂✂✂

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Yay, Danna! Great job!! You'll love having all those fabric pieces ready to use. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@marthatierney2632]

Fabulous!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Sure appreciate that, Martha! It's a new favorite for me. Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@diannplatt-roberts8692]

Awesome colors. Love potato chip blocks. Thanks for another version.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

This was fantastic to make, Diann! All those fabrics look wonderful together. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

I love what you did here. Thank you.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Glad you enjoyed it, Arvetta! This quilt really got me excited with all those wonderful colors and prints. I would never have pulled all those bright prints together. But the scrap pile can bring out some wonderful inspiration! Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@caw3258]

Those particular fabrics are fantastic together. I love the richness of the overall look. No low-volume invited to play in this stunning quilt.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

You know me too well! Low volume never even came across my mind as an option. This quilt is a solid cornucopia of color that you can't draw your eyes away from. It's fun to just look at! Thanks so much for watching. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@jenihansen7201]

I just love what you teach us. thank you.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

This was so unexpected and not at all where I thought we'd end up, Jeni! It sure worked out great. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@catricala1952]

Just loved this idea...and you have a gorgeous stash❤

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Glad you enjoyed this quilt, Catricala! My stash makes me happy and keeps me quilting. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@lesleygilbert1945]

I love scrappy projects and the colours in those blocks are fantastic - mind blown 🥸😍

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

These colors really made me step back, Lesley! This finished quilt WOW-ed me with how well all those wild colors work together. Just another journey outside the box. 😊 Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@denisestone9119]

what a great scrappy quilt!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Such fun to make with all those wild fabrics, Denise! The additional piecing makes some fun blocks for an extra scrappy look. Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@phyllismawyer5368]

I love all of your projects!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Thanks a bunch for loving on my projects, it means a lot, Phyllis! Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@SewingWithLawayne]

Hi Lea, I have my 16 Potato Blocks done now need to figure out the layout, thanks for the idea to make one.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Fantastic, Lawayne! You'll enjoy putting those blocks together and seeing your finished quilt. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@Shelley-pb5sm]

I love scrappy quilts

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Scrappy quilts are the best, Shelley! This one is bursting with color and looks awesome. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@sheilakeating9089]

❤ your great ideas

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

😊❣ Thanks so much for watching, Sheila! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@joycethurman5546]

I love watching you ❤️

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Thank you so much, Joyce! I love that you're following along. Who would I share my quilts with if you weren't there?! Thanks for watching. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@gwenbell1390]

Did you leave your center squares at 8” or did you trim them to 7-1/2”? If you cut your rectangles at 7-1/2” x 4” you could not start with an 8” block…unless you first pair of rectangles were 4” x 8”.

[@mignonnerogers6848]

I guess I don’t know the math process for this, but why could it not be left at 8” and cut the rectangles 4”x8”? Does it not layer out properly?

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

It's the seam allowance that throws the math off! We'd need a 4.5" x 8" rectangle for an 8" center square. That's why I did the sample block just to be sure I had it right. 😊 Your numbers would work for the finished size blocks, but you need to add the seam allowance to both pieces. It can be a bit of a brain teaser! Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Yes, the center squares were cut to 7.5-inches, Gwen. Then it all worked out from there. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@nevafitzgerald2402]

You are too much❤❤ Lea do you think the strawberry lemon layer cake would work with this pattern? I love all your videos ,yoh keep them coming and I will wstch😘😘😘😍🙏🙏🐦

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

I don't know, Neva! But it sounds delicious!! Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@joycethurman5546]

Leah Louise - what do you do with all the quilts you make? Just curious

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Good question, Joyce. They become gifts and donations...once they are finished. Right now my quilt top pile needs some work. That's probably why I also enjoy making reversible quilts - to quilt tops at once! Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@nevafitzgerald2402]

Wow ! Thanks for your answer, my problem is I just don't trust my fabric choices?!!!!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

You can do it, Neva! If the colors don't work pull a few out. You know what you like so put a bunch of fabric together and see what works best. It's quite fun to do. You see me do it before most quilts I make. Just have fun with it! Sure appreciate you following along! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@barbarajefferysings]

Could you define "potato chip block" please? Thanks.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

No short answer to this one, Barbara! This is actually a variation of the Courthouse Steps Log Cabin block. I've seen it called the Fractured C-Steps Log Cabin. It's had other names over the years like the Lumberjack Quilt and Scrappy Rectangles. But most recently it was dubbed the Potato Chip Block because you can't make just one! It's a fun scrap-buster and a very simple pattern. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@C123abc]

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[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

While I don't shop there regularly, I do appreciate their Christian values. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@C123abc]

@@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise Bye. Too bad, I liked you.

[@C123abc]

And by the way, they are the opposite of Christian values.