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

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Are you looking for a fun quilt? Are you wanting to use up your scraps? Do you have remnants of a project and you don’t know what to do with them? In this quilting tutorial we are taking the potato chip block and supersizing it. And I have lots of tips and tricks for making it fast and easy. Plus there’s a free download at the end for 5 different quilt sizes. So stick with me and I’ll show you how to do it.
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[@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.

[@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!!!

[@jo-annevandermey2704]

Yeah! Chips that are calorie free! Awesome.

[@lifeofjoy9404]

😂😂😂😂

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

The best!

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

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

[@koalasez1200]

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

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

🤗🤗🤗

[@juliemorrison4348]

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

[@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!!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@deannabosch1434]

Thanks for this. A great one for charity quilts!

[@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! 🥳🤩

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@ecsumpter]

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

[@patmartin8147]

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

[@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!

[@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. 😉)

[@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]

🤗🤗🤗

[@jennystrahley927]

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

[@CindyHenderson-cq8mb]

Another fantastic quilt to try Karen. Thank you :)

[@dannamcgowen3889]

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

[@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!

[@Aljobritt]

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

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

You’re welcome 😊

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Awesome Sauce, great job Karen!

[@Sewwithdebee]

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

[@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 🎉

[@leahcleary1136]

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

[@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. 👍❤️😊

[@wandawalker4191]

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

[@cindyf181]

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

[@peggycarlyle6409]

Beautiful! Thanks for the idea!!

[@marlenesalamandyk878]

Thank you Karen for another great pattern 😊

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

You’re welcome 😊

[@kerrycroom7459]

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

[@SoPatch33]

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

[@dadams512]

Thank you - Great stashbusting ideas!

[@lisastewart2861]

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

[@diannewhite9848]

Thanks Karen, such a great idea ❤

[@joydicksonquilts]

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

[@pamelavance648]

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

[@Rowanstarr]

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

[@LisaLisa-zl9vu]

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

[@freddiehansen7324]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@s.a.whirley4559]

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

[@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

[@elsafischer3247]

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

[@ArlindaVess]

Thank you for all your sharing!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

My pleasure!

[@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.

[@allegg8804]

Great lateral thinking. Thank you

[@vickiheath6133]

Wonderful idea for scraps

[@chrissyluna8183]

Thank you for sharing your pattern. Love it.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you! 😊

[@annmaddock]

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

[@VioletWithey]

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

[@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

[@denisestone9119]

Love this! So fast and easy.

[@moniquevanheck9457]

Thank you Karen!

[@denisemagregorfraser6954]

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

[@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]

👍

[@janinejensen583]

Love this so much! Thank you Karen!!

[@LindaHeadrick]

Love your color choices.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

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

[@katybohnsack2878]

Yeah, I needed a new stash buster.

[@rebeccaaguilar9550]

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

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you! You too!

[@sheilakeating9089]

❤ this block. Thanks

[@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.

[@suehunt5896]

Love this potato chip quilt. Thanks for sharing.

[@bmebelmer6177]

Love all of your tutorials ❤

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Changed it now www.justgetitdonequilts.com/stashbusters

[@sweetcake405]

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

[@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

[@fionawalsh6270]

Great quilt! Thanks for sharing x

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you! 😊

[@sherriejohnson508]

Potato chips quilts are fun thank you

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Glad you like them!

[@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

[@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 😂

[@teresacesario6247]

Thank you Karen!❤

[@sandragalpin654]

Thank you for this video! ❤

[@SaraMc-ez2mv]

Love your jacket!💜

[@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

[@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! 😘

[@stephaniesinden145]

Great design!

[@lizagervais8621]

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

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Have fun!

[@BlessingsfromNorthIdaho]

This would be a great pattern to use up some of the panels I’ve somehow collected. Thanks.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Great idea!

[@jetsroka3552]

Thank you for the tip, will make it a bit quicker

[@joyceshutts3461]

Love it! Love your videos!!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Glad you like them!

[@vonneywright4028]

Thanks Karen, definitely one to use up some of my scraps. I’ve seen many quilts like this but could never quite work out how they went together. I noticed you were wearing some kind of WRIST SUPPORT, could you share a link please. Thanks, Vonney x

[@kathleenhaywood6142]

Hi Karen, Happy Thanksgiving! I love your new background. Very pretty. Especially the thread cones in your colors. Thanks for a potato chip video. I'm collecting greens & purples for a potato chip quilt & you've given me some good tips & tricks...as always. Bless you. Love your content.

[@teenaray8084]

I ❤️😍❤️ this!!

[@livingweirdestherc6644]

I like seeing what you make

[@kathysews524]

Love this

[@dawncarter2759]

Thank you

[@jenniferhuffman1835]

I love how you hung up your rows of chips on the wall board. I’ve seen these before but never asked. How is that wall board made?

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I did a video about design walls here kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5SbZ42Vo5mJqpYsi=9InkaBjhmEE2Z663

[@lindawilliams7652]

Thanks 👍🏿 . I'm always looking for ways to bash my ever growing mound of leftover fabrics .

[@lynnbean7200]

Great quilt and such a good way to use up leftovers. I have a random question. How do you stick your sheet (if that's what it is) to the wall to make a design board? I usually use the spare bed but I'm embarking on a Postcards quilt and I think a design wall will be essential for that. I have some felt (72 inches square) but I can't work out how to stick it up that will be sturdy but temporary.

[@abigailthompson4456]

Lol! I just made a potato chip quilt and I'm not enchanted, I wish I'd been able to see your video first! It is a baby quilt though, so spit up won't matter, LOL!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

well done, I'm sure the baby and parents will love it

[@nancymathisen9707]

Uncut strips can be used at intervals for contrast as you’ve done with dark/light. Solids can be used to make a round, to contrast with busy prints for example.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

thank you

[@donnarichey144]

Once the strip of fabric that tells you the name of fabric is gone how do you tell what is the straight of grain on the fabric? Thank you.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Just give it a gentle pull. There should be very little stretch on the straight of grain. Compare it to a similar fabric with the selvage still on if you are unsure

[@donnarichey144]

@@JustGetitDoneQuilts Thank you so much.

[@rachelberry1570]

Thanks for sharing this. I have made a couple of quilt tops for charity quilts using the potato chip technique but I am stuck deciding on the quilting design. I don't do fancy free motion quilting as I usually do straight line with my walking foot or hand quilt them. Any ideas?

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Straight or wonky lines are perfectly okay

[@laurastratton8614]

Thanks I'm going to try this. I can cut my 2.5' strips with my AccuQuilt strip cutter and save so much hand cutting.

[@diannagalante5717]

I purchased a 2.5 by 4.5 die from Accuquilt. Love it for scraps.

[@laurastratton8614]

That's a great idea.