Fast & Easy Quilt - Chip It Good Stashbuster #12 - Use Up Your Scraps

[@dianemiller9050]

It’s so good to see a tutorial again. I like to see what you make rather than the interviews. Thank you for showing how to use these smaller pieces of fabric.

[@Piglady1983]

I totally agree. The interviews to me are boring.

[@juliatepe5760]

Thank you, Karen! The potato chip blocks will be a fun project for next year. After the holiday projects 😅

[@lindasmith818]

I love your potato chip variations. One thing I tried with this block, was to change the size of the chips, which makes a quilt much quicker. As long as the length is twice as long as the width, the blocks go together the same way. I cut 10.5" x 5.5" chips from a fat quarter bundle and got a 67" x 75" quilt top. Cut and sewn in a single day. I love this block and plan on making lots more with regular and large chips.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Yes, I think it would work with layer cakes cut in half too

[@ladyanne56]

Thanks for that idea! I had been thinking of such a concept 🤔

[@sararempel7956]

I love this idea! I already have been saving chips for a while and I really like this idea instead of just making blocks! And thankyou for doing the math for us " non mathy" quilters🎉

[@dannamcgowen3889]

@@JustGetitDoneQuilts I believe layer cakes should to be cut into two pieces @ 9.5"x5" so they would finish @ 9"x4.5".

[@silverraven2017]

Thanks so much Karen!!

[@lynnehrmantraut9167]

Your comment on rotary blade changing cracked me up - I now write with a sharpie on the blade to remind me of the date!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I had been sharpening this one for weeks. It was about time that I started fresh

[@isewalot1234]

Using a sharpie to mark the date is a great idea! Thanks for the tip

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

My quilt crew has been talking about their potato ship blocks. So I decided to see how many quilt patterns I could make using this block. I really enjoyed this one. It came together so fast and easy and with no seams to match up, it was pretty low stress too. Enjoy!!!

[@marisuejames3366]

Karen I think you are a creative genius. Thank you for sharing your talent and expertise in such a kind and encouraging manner

[@sonyachu1297]

I love all your stashbuster videos, and especially want to dig into my scraps with this one! Thank you❤ & I hope you design another over the winter (hint, hint😊)

[@jo-annevandermey2704]

Yeah! Chips that are calorie free! Awesome.

[@lifeofjoy9404]

😂😂😂😂

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

The best!

[@candydeister]

My sewing friend and agree that it’s much easier to give up sugar than it is to give up fabric.

[@laurajerbi9818]

Carb free too!!

[@rosiehowell5575]

I use the chips as leader/enders. It's amazing how quickly you have enough for a baby quilt or lap size quilt. It's like I make two quilts at once.

[@candygrubisic]

That's a nice version using "chips". I like the idea of making the long strip sets to use as well vs making blocks to sew together in the original version. Adding those darker outlines adds interest and movement to the quilt as well and shows off the rectangle shape even more :)

[@julestopper7553]

Karen, I am amazed at how much I always learn from you. The weight at the end of the ruler is genius! Thanks for sharing all your knowledge, you have built an incredibly valuable channel for quilters! 🙂

[@dorothydishman4664]

Totally agree with your use of the leader / ender plan. It takes a bit of organizing to get lined up for this method, but once you actually buy into the process, you will be pleased with the ability to make two quilts at the same time. To keep my system alive with newer fabrics, I cut my leftover pieces after finishing a quilt into L/E size pieces. The best thing about quilting with friends is that they give you their scraps or we trade scraps. Sure does refresh the fabric palette. This video was so enlightening....my to-do list has a new member! Thanks for sharing your great ideas.

[@koalasez1200]

GREAT description of what they are, sizes and options. This is actually the BEST description I’ve seen yet. Thank you! 🥰

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

🤗🤗🤗

[@itcouldbeanyone]

For my father's 70th birthday this year I used the potato chip block for a quilt, the center block was plain white fabric my nieces and nephew painted with fabric paint and we all chose different fabric for the chips. 9x9 blocks with thin sashing so I didn't have to nest seams or worry about fabric matching. His birthday is at the end of the month. I did make the chips bigger but it was easy enough to do.

[@ru4repeattoo]

I love the sashing idea to avoid having to line the seams up!

[@nancycox3318]

Thanks Karen for another great stash-buster quilt! I like your idea of fussy cutting a center for the quilt. I might try it with a larger center block with a fabric I have. I appreciate all you do

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Yes, I think the technique will work with any sized centre with sides that are even numbers

[@sharonfeatherstone8219]

How did you know I cleaned up my mount scrapmore just last night and I have nice piles of 2-1/2” pieces, plus oodles of 6” and 5” strips? This is perfect right now. I can’t tell you how many of your stash-buster quilts I’ve made. Thank you!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

those 5" strips are just perfect for this 🎉

[@susanscheffel5008]

Loved the tip to cut 4.5 inch strips, sew them together and cut them into 2.5 inch width. You think outside the box!

[@pamelaferland]

Very timely program, I have a whole bag of 2 1/2 x 4 1/2-inch pieces. this is wonderful scrap pattern, thank you.

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

Another fun variation on my block! My favorite size is 2.0 x 3.5 inch. Thanks Karen!

[@SharonFlemming-z6s]

This looks like a great one to do and I have a whole bucket of 2 1/2” strips I’ve been looking for a quick and easy pattern to use them for! Thank you!

[@deannabosch1434]

Thanks for this. A great one for charity quilts!

[@KayboHart]

Can't wait to try this!! I love the jacket you are wearing - it's a great color for you!!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

i have had this jacket so long. ❤️ the colour. I think it's my favourite. I purchased it off a deep discount rack at the GAP. I will be very sad when it's too thread worn to wear

[@elizabethmurphy1978]

Perfect for mounting binding remnants

[@carolharris5456]

Love the potato chip quilt! Great way to use up all that left over fabric. Thanks for the free pattern!

[@audreypoulson9603]

thanks so much for the pattern instructions. I am a new quilter and love your videos!

[@DottyKupsky]

I love how detailed your tutorials are - you think of everything we might run into. Your design turned out great!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thanks, I am glad you think so.

[@SharonRStudio]

Thank you for your simple explanation of a potato chip block. I love how versatile it can be. Thank you.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

it's a favourite of mine

[@marionbarber984]

When I want to put 12 inch blocks together for a relaxing sewing evening, potato chip blocks are the way to go. I finally had to start sewing the blocks together to make quilt tops for my quilt guild. Also use 2 by 3.5 inch chips. Great for smaller scraps. Thank you, Karen!

[@jayanthirao9726]

What a creative and neat way to make use of the remnants. Love the way you’ve played with different shades of fabrics. Thank you for sharing this, I’m sure to try it soon 💕

[@carmenbailey1560]

Thanks Karen, maybe just maybe I’ll do this up with Christmas fabrics. I thinking I’d really enjoy that. Again thanks for sharing with us. 👍❤️😊

[@robinbrooks3794]

Thank you for these wonderful stashbusting videos. I look forward to sewing one or two.

[@ecsumpter]

Your videos are fantastic!!! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. For giving free patterns of your fabulous quilts!

[@Aljobritt]

Thank you, that was the first time I’ve ever seen a Potato chip quilt sewn and assembled!😊

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

You’re welcome 😊

[@turtztube]

I started watching you in the very beginnings of your channel. At that time I was a new quilter, in another country and a long distance relationship. The years have passed and I'm now in Canada, married and more experienced in my quilting journey. And yet: for the last month I've been returning to your organisational videos as I set up my space in our house. This last weekend was spent organising my stash (for the first time ever!!) AND processing Mt. Scrapmore. As I sorted I found that pile of "too big to be a scrap, but too small for much else" and thought...I wonder if Karen can tell me what to do with that? This video is the answer. If you ever find yourself in the Maritimes we'd love to have you stay. Love and best wishes from PEI.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

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[@marlenesalamandyk878]

Thank you Karen for another great pattern 😊

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

You’re welcome 😊

[@marcelacecil3036]

Thanks Karen! Videos like this is exactly why I watch your channel. In this political climate, I really need something to occupy my mind and your videos are like a cool drink of water on a very hot day.

[@sncwang5129]

I have had fun with this block. Just finished my fourth variation. 3 have large floral 8.5" squares in the center and two layers of chips to finish at 16" square. The inner layer colour matched the flowers and the outer layer was green for the leaves. Then I tried half colour half light. Now I have another size in my scrap stash!

[@joydicksonquilts]

I love this quilt! I’ll have to make it, because boy do I have scraps 😅

[@JoanReyla-r2m]

OH HAPPY DAYS ! have been hoping you were coming up with another Stashbuster. Then felt guilty wondering where you would have found time to do😂 so. Your schedule is already jammed packed. I recently spent a weekend organizing my stash. It’s going to pay off now. The best part your quilt is easy to make, being a beginner I like a no stress sewing. Thank you so much. I sure appreciate you!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

thank you 🤗🤗🤗

[@judeemacaulay3876]

Thank you-FINALLY a really great explanation of Potatoe Chip quilts!! Thank you again!

[@juliemorrison4348]

Thanks Karen for a great new stashbuster pattern. Your quilt looks so pretty.👏♥️🇦🇺

[@deborahlawing2728]

You look particularly beautiful in this video. That color looks really good on you and even your hair looks great. 😊

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you

[@60nonie]

Thank you for sharing Karen. Great tutorial.❤❤

[@theresalwayssomethingtobui944]

This is great! I just got my first Tula Pink fabric and I stressed out about what to make. It's the Alice in Wonderland collection and I wanted it to be special, as it's my first quilting purchase actually intended for a qulit! I used scraps before from other projects making garments or other non-quilting sewing. But I think this is just the sweet spot between fun and exciting and the faric actually being the star of the show! Thank you so much!

[@grisfamscott5964]

Thank you!! I love your tutorials, especially your scrap quilt tutorials. I have so many scraps that need to be used, thanks again!

[@dannamcgowen3889]

I love potato chip quilts more than the salty crisp ones! Thanks for another pattern to use the fabric chips in! 🥰

[@jennystrahley927]

Thanks, Karen! Love it 🙂I especially like how you used occasional dark rows.

[@elsafischer3247]

Thank you I was just telling myself that I need a new quilt in our apartment in the Alps.Greetings from Switzerland

[@garnettasmith1717]

Oh, I love this version of the potato chip block! I’m in the middle of using a group of fabrics that are not all quilting cotton, but they are all from my husband’s aunt (98 y/o) and his grandmother who passed 35 years ago. I look forward to having it completed!

[@bingealicious5387]

Purple is gorgeous on you! And bonus, the pattern is an awesome idea for scraps. Thanks again for another home run Karen!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you 😊

[@wandawalker4191]

Thank you, Karen...especially for the free download!

[@marshalellison2041]

yes - Thank you!

[@LJ-oi3pz]

i am new to quilting, and i never heard of the potato chip block... now i have a new block for my scraps, yay!!

[@dannamcgowen3889]

There are so many ways to use pieces this size! Just search for potato chip quilts or blocks. (They are addicting just like their namesake. 😉)

[@leahcleary1136]

Cider! I love those fabrics, and also have a significant stash of about 3 years old! Thanks Karen, terrific vid ❤

[@knackfulknitter]

I love this Chip It Good style quilt! Thank you…💕

[@lisastewart2861]

Love your shirt and jacket - that color is perfect on you! Thanks for the free patterns and video!

[@freddiehansen7324]

What a great idea. I love how many ways you can do a potato chip block/ quilt :)

[@LindaClark-qc2vg]

Beautiful colors. Love this quilt!

[@Sewwithdebee]

One of my favourite shapes to use and have so many unique quilts

[@cindyf181]

What a great way to make use of scraps! Love this variation of potato chip blocks.

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Awesome Sauce, great job Karen!

[@LindaHeadrick]

Love your color choices.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

This is my fourth quilt with these fabrics. I have enjoyed working with the colours every time

[@Rowanstarr]

You make it look so easy. Thank you for your wonderful content.

[@patmartin8147]

I love the quilt and your method of teaching. Thank you so much Karen. Take care.

[@marthapowers634]

And here's another pattern to add to my list.......lucky for me i have a TON of scraps, and many are already cut 2.5 by 4.5.......this one was meant to be accomplished. THANK YOU for sharing. God's Blessings.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

excellent

[@chereliu5565]

Thanks Karen for sharing another wonderful and educational video! I’m here wishing I had this beautiful fabric collection. It looks like Moda Basic Grey Cider Collection is in there. I love how all the colors are so harmonious and fun! It turned out so wonderful! I’m a new quilter and having fun with small quilting projects to build my confidence and knowledge. I don’t have a lot of storage space so I’m enjoying making things as gifts. This is a great quilting choice! 🥳🤩

[@SoPatch33]

Thank you for the pattern and all the tips on how to cut and assemble the top.

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

I love sewing Potato Chip blocks. A whole quilt as one block sounds like a lot of fun. I tried opening the Free Pattern Download 3 times. I can't get it to open. I'll just have to live, cut, and sew without it. Thank you for this wonderful stash busting pattern.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

www.justgetitdonequilts.com/stashbusters try this

[@lindabourcet1349]

Thank you for this pattern! I love the Potato Chip block and this looks like an interesting variation. It is also a good size for making charity quilts.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Glad you like it!

[@dadams512]

Thank you - Great stashbusting ideas!

[@earthmotherwithin]

I love this variation! Thanks for the tips in construction too

[@lynnshepard7485]

What fun! I have lots of jelly rolls that I’m eager to use. I started piecing some of them last week, but I must wait to finish it till after the holidays. I’m so slow at cutting that it’s ridiculous. 😂 Thanks for this fabulous idea, Karen! 😘

[@doreensherk287]

I really like your variations for the potato chip block, they are fun to make…..I think I need to get busy soon. Thank you for this video ❤

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Hope you enjoy

[@pamelavance648]

Like x10000s and saved for watching later. Love this channel 😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@gladysbirdwell5130]

Love that purple jacket

[@rebeccaaguilar9550]

Love This, Thank You! I’ve downloaded the pattern. Have a Great Week!😊

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you! You too!

[@Craftythrifter]

Thanks for a new twist in the potato chip block/quilt! I have an OVERFLOWING bin of 2.5” strips and pieces! Also I’d like to mention you can vary the size of the chips as long as they’re twice as long as they are wide (taking into consideration seam allowance).

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

👍

[@carolynthomas4527]

And that is so pretty! I love it👏👏👏

[@sweetcake405]

this is genius, you always have such great tips for making everything easier, thanks so much for this one

[@s.a.whirley4559]

I really like this quilt!!! Thank you for sharing!

[@bierjip1]

Ribcord jacket and Victorian brooch; go girl!🙌

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I just love that brooch.

[@KRoy-lx4xg]

I am wearing that exact corduroy blazer today. I paused the video to confirm!

[@LisaLisa-zl9vu]

Very nice. I made the #8 stashbuster quilt and it’s still my favourite!

[@annmaddock]

I love making this kind of quilt with the QAYG method.

[@peggycarlyle6409]

Beautiful! Thanks for the idea!!

[@pamsury9552]

Thank you for sharing how to do a potato chip quilt. I have been wondering that everyone on you tube was talking about but I really like your instructions!

[@lucytacheron8179]

Thanks for some great scrappy ideas!!😊

[@annettecanonica5220]

Love you Stashbuster series. I can think of a few fabrics this would work for to use up what I have. Thank you!

[@kerrycroom7459]

Cider fabric is one of my favorite collections, potato chip is great pattern❤

[@ArlindaVess]

Thank you for all your sharing!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

My pleasure!

[@diannewhite9848]

Thanks Karen, such a great idea ❤

[@gorettimartins3258]

What a lovely quilt and such a great video Karen. I’m working my way through your stash buster videos. My fabric seems to have multiplied 😂

[@lizagervais8621]

Great quilt idea! Thank you for the free pattern! I really want to make this one.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Have fun!

[@VioletWithey]

Love the colors in your quilt. I'm working with 2" x 3.5" rectangles.

[@sheilakeating9089]

❤ this block. Thanks

[@robbybarbaras5412]

This is great. I love scrappy quilts & need a new one for my bed. I think I've found the pattern to use.😊

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

this is so fun to put together

[@SK-is2ux]

this is great thank you 😊 i’ve been making a chevron one and a brick pavement one so far, and was wondering where to go next. i wanted to do this idea but it seemed quite daunting to just wing it. now i have an actual structure to work with. again thank you 🌸 so much 💕

[@StacyThomas-u6v]

I love that Karen "wings it" and videos as she goes. Those of us that cant always think outside the box appreciate the Karen Browns of the world.

[@chrissyluna8183]

Thank you for sharing your pattern. Love it.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you! 😊

[@roseannecarratkinson4271]

Thanks for another great scrap busting pattern. I'm so glad to see another tutorial. I was beginning to think you switched to doing just podcasts, which isn't my favorite thing.

[@catherinevallier9310]

Oh thank you. I have tried scrappy strip quilts and seem to end up with wonky blocks. This size is much easier for me and your video helps me a bunch.

[@denisemagregorfraser6954]

Love it, thanks Karen for your stash busters & freebies. Denise in Aust.

[@CindyHenderson-cq8mb]

Another fantastic quilt to try Karen. Thank you :)

[@bmebelmer6177]

Love all of your tutorials ❤

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Changed it now www.justgetitdonequilts.com/stashbusters

[@barbaralazier8352]

❤ this quilt to use up those pesky extra strips

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

That's the goal 😊