Easiest Quilting Hacks for Fastest Potato Chip Blocks! | Simple & Quick Quilting Technique

[@MsWashins]

Thank you! Great tutorial. Can’t wait to make one! ❤ Gods blessing to you as you recover from Helene.

[@caroletgen3303]

Really beautiful! Can't wait to make one!!!❤

[@301pj]

I'm not usually a fan of scrappy quilts but I love your floral block potato chip quilt! Its absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing. ❤

[@nancysharon931]

The pastel watercolor blocks are beautiful! I really like your idea of starting with an 8 1/2 inch square. It seems to calm the chaos of so many colors and patterns that are usually in a potato chip quilt. I learn so much from you. Thank you for the video. ❤

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

You're right, Nancy, it provides some balance which works great with so many fabrics. Glad you enjoyed my tutorial! Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@carlabattle8301]

I love how you make quilts using different designers. You make some beautiful quilts with batiks and cottons. I love love it. Thanks for sharing your visions.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

It took me a long to time to join the 'Scrappy Bandwagon', but so glad I did, Carla! Mixing it up is so much fun and it's all about color for me. Thanks so much for following along! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@phylliscarpenter9636]

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[@karenc776]

So many good tips!

[@dypick]

You filled me with lots of ideas. ❤ Thank you

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Perfect! That's the idea to get you inspired to create. Have fun and Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@andreagraham8720]

This is a great block. The variety of fabrics work so well; I can't wait to do this. I do a lot of charity quilts and this would be quick to make and donate. Take care!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

You'll have fun making this one, Andrea! Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@sncwang5129]

Love this quilt idea. Thanks for great tips. I went to the quilt show picked up a few fat quarters, started cutting Saturday night, pieced it Sunday, quilted and bound it Monday and delivered to my flower loving terminal cancer friend on Tuesday. What a blessing to have a quick pattern and it was so lovely. Used chips to match flowers in first round and greens for leaves on outer round. Thanks!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

It sounds wonderful and such a cherished gift! You are an awesome friend. ❤ Thanks for sharing!! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@lesleygilbert1945]

More beautiful fabrics. I like the idea of an eight inch centre block. If making for a child you could put their favourite cartoon/toy etc in the centres of each block. As you say - Happy Quilting 🤩

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Absolutely, Lesley! This block will also make panel quilts very easy. I'm never sure what to add around a panel than multiple strips of borders. This pattern would be awesome! Thanks for following along. Happy Quilting back at you, Lea Louise

[@maryannecadd796]

This block just gets better and better with each new 'tweak'. What a fantastic easy quilt block. Thanks for sharing.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Glad you like it, Maryanne! It such fun to play around with and see what works. Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@chriscabana1897]

What beautiful blocks 😊 This was a great way to feature the lovely wisteria fabric. Thanks for sharing your ideas and tips.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

These are such beautiful spring colors, Chris! This will be a pretty quilt when it's finished. Appreciate you watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@angieallen4884]

Working on a great Potato Chip block quilt made with 18 flannel shirts from my daughter's father-in-law who passed in 2022. It is going to be great. What I didn't know is that it is called Potato Chip block; 35 in all. Thanks for great content and alternate ideas!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Sounds like a wonderful quilt, Angie! She'll love it and will surely cherish having it. Potato Chip Block is a new name, but it goes way back with multiple different names. This one is fun though, b/c you can't 'make just one'! 😊😊😊 Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@vickyh7881]

I love this idea of a larger center block. I have a fabric I haven’t wanted to cut up into smaller pieces. This is a perfect quilt for me to make. I’ve learned so much from your tutorials. Thank you so much!!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Who knew a larger center block could solve fabric cutting dilemmas, Vicky! It surely works well for me. 😊 Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@Sewwithdebee]

A versatile block the large centre block is a great idea

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

The large center is definitely my favorite part, Debee! There are lots of fabrics I don't want to cut into small pieces and this is perfect for that. Thanks for following along! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@nancysworld4178]

I love this quilt idea. I thought it would be great with the kids pictures in the center or their drawings like you said. Fantastic! I'm very new to quilting so not having to line up seams is great for me. Again, thank you for this video.❤

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

So happy you liked the idea, Nancy! Have fun making your own. Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@sharonpost8927]

I’ve been watching all your potato chip quilt videos! I love them all and don’t know which way to try first!

[@diannplatt-roberts8692]

Love the potato chip block. Have made a number of blocks. I usually make mine 16 inch finished.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

It's a great size to work with, Diann! Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@janicecahill4045]

I love this block. I especially like starting with a large focal fabric for the center. I get so many new ideas from you. Thank you! ❤❤

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

That's wonderful to hear, Janice! Enjoy making your quilt. Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@dannamcgowen3889]

Potato Chip Frames! great idea!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Great name for the block, Danna! I hadn't thought of that. 😊 Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@jenihansen7201]

This is brilliant. I don't like having to match seams, so I love this.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Agreed! Anything to keep from matching seams, Jen! It all goes so much quicker that way. Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@lindapearson2376]

I love how you make it look so easy. I am looking forward to making all of the ones you have shown us. Thank you for sharing!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Have fun, Linda! You'll have a beautiful collection when you're finished. Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@moniquevanheck9457]

This is so cute, love the pattern and those fabrics♥! thx for Sharing lea Louise

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Thank you for watching and appreciating the details, Monique! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

Thank you for showing me how to use up some of my beautiful print yardage (while also using up more of my scraps). This is a wonderful idea. I love sewing Potato Chip Blocks. This gives me something new to try during summer break.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Glad it was helpful, Arvetta! Enjoy making lots of quilts. Appreciate you watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@quiltingforthesoul]

Beautiful blocks thank you for sharing. God bless you and your family have a blessed morning.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Thanks so much for stopping by! Be sure to check back for more quilting inspiration! Happy Quilting and Blessings to you, Lea Louise

[@kirbymallak]

If you have directional fabric make sure you do half starting top and bottom and half starting with the sides so you don't have to line up the seams when you put the blocks together

[@maureentaphouse5206]

I was wondering about how to use directional fabric so thank you for mentioning that.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Great tip, Kirby! Thanks for sharing. Appreciate you watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@susannenadeau9894]

Really enjoy the alternative options!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Right?! Making each quilt your own is what quilting's all about, Susan! This is such an easy way to make this block. Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@louettesommers8594]

Oh my goodness I absolutely love the fabrics in your Spring block. I wonder if I might be able to find any of the one that looks like some blue hydrangeas, it’s so pretty 🩵

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

There may be some out there if you check the online quilt shops, Louette. Try a google search for 'When in Wisteria' by Hoffman Spectrum Fabrics. That's what's printed on the fabric. Here's an Etsy link that did have some available: tidd.ly/3UzMDYE Also check any local quilt shops as they may have some in the shop. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

I found another site with this print though it has a light blue background instead of white. quiltexpressions.com/products/when-in-wisteria-sky-s4812-16?variant=37763372581030&currency=USD&msclkid=fdbad11a246318345cd1b7246c9f41f6 😊

[@louettesommers8594]

@@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise oh thank you so much. 🤞

[@joseduijf-arets1422]

Beautiful colors. Love all of the blocks.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@joyceabbott4584]

That is going to be a beautiful quilt. I have made several and love them. I do mine QAYG which adds a sashing. I also sew 4.5 inch strips together and then cut those into 2.5 inch pieces. Even faster.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Wonderful ideas, Joyce! These are definitely fun quilts to make. Appreciate you watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@judithNelson-j3g]

Love it

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

So glad! Thanks for watching. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@DH-qz2so]

Love this Block! Q: could one just keep going around and around until the desired size, and make one giant huge block (aka: baby quilt)...do the measurements of 2.4 x 4.5 cut, would that still apply? Making rounds and rounds, 5 long, 6 long, 7 long, etc.?

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Absolutely that will work! It'll give you a really big square. You could also start with a rectangle for a non-square quilt, too. So many ideas to try. Appreciate you watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@robinlynnboyd7283]

Love the “pen & ink” fabric! And all the Batiks! I used the black and white with “Nightmare Before Christmas “ for my niece. I’m loving this pattern you’ve shown us. I intend to have fun with it!!

[@joydavis3089]

I Love your fabric choices. Thanks for all your great ideas.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Glad you like them, Joy! Thanks so much for following along! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@jackieheaney8246]

Fantastic. I love this block!!!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Glad you like it Jackie! Have fun making yours. Thanks for watching, Karon! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@karonwostenholme6533]

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[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

✂🧵😊❣ Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@MonicaBermea-d8d]

Could I make these with 2 x 3.5 inch rectangles? I've got a ton of them. Thanks! 😍

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Absolutely you can, Monica! Be sure to watch Tuesday's video as there's a new PCB idea you might like! Thanks so much for following along. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@MonicaBermea-d8d]

@@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise thank you so much. 🩷🩷🩷

[@szelop]

Have you made this with larger pieces?

[@vickieaxell9518]

What are the size of small squares?

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

These blocks are cut to 2.5-inches x 4.5-inches, Vickie. You can use any size as long as the finished length is twice as long as the short side. I've not tried any larger sizes as I love the look of these smaller pieces. Some of the original quilts were made with 1.5-inch x 2.5-inch which would be great on a mini quilt. Thanks so much for watching. Be sure to check back for more quilting inspiration! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@carlabattle8301]

When you say sew the seam down. Do you mean sew the seam open?

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

For me that means pressing the entire seam allowance in one direction, Carla, When I'm sewing I like to have the allowances going in the same direction so they won't flip on the back. It's just quicker for me. Thanks for the question! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@WestlakeThymes1]

Pressing question. You talked about pressing the first sides. What about the second row? Should they be pressing going the same direction as the last row?

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Yes, once the strips are added the seam allowance is pressed to the outer edges. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@spot11placer]

What size are the chips cut?

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

The center is cut to 8.5-inches and the chips are 2.5 x 4.5-inches. I really like this size b/c the blocks tend to blend a bit and looks great for all over color. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@szelop]

@@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouiseawesome!

[@lindagarrison2728]

What is a potato

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

A potato is a root vegetable best roasted, slathered with lots of melted butter, and topped with just the right amount of salt and freshly grated black pepper. On the other hand...the Potato Chip Block is a calorie free scrap buster quilt block that will clear out your fabric stash quickly! But I'd also recommend that baked potato on the side, too! 🤗 Hope you don't mind the sassy reply, Linda. But it's late and your question made me laugh out loud! Thanks for watching!! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise