Yet Another Amazing Way to make A Potato Chip Block Quilt!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

This square quilt finishes at 42-inches. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@joydavis3089]

I LOVE how excited you get over these potato chip quilts. Thanks for another great video. Your excitement is contagious.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Glad you like them, Joy! I love how versatile they are and just how wonderful they look. Yeah, a bit silly but I'm having fun with it. There are a couple commitments the next couple weeks, but there will be more PCBs. 😊 Thanks for watching. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@joanjohnson9438]

Boy ! Just in time to do something with ALL THE POTATO CHIPS I GATHERED! Your an amazing instructor and make quilting fun again! Happy trails as you always find out there in quilting inspirations! Thank you for opening things very new to me!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Wonderful to hear, Joan! Sounds like you have your next quilt half finished already! Enjoy the journey. Thanks for watching. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@Quiltycat-dq3ys]

I can see a nice throw, just by putting 4 of those blocks together! Add a couple of extra rows for length at the top and bottom, and you've got a great couch quilt. I'll get right on that! What a fun afternoon project. 😺

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

It really is that simple! It takes more time to cut the rectangles than to put it all together. Have a great time making your quilt! Thanks for watching. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@SK-ee7lh]

I made my first potato chip quilt using an 8.5" center square and 4.5 x 2.5" pieces. I was really nervous about cutting two of the blocks in half to set that center square on point, but it came out perfect! This is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get rid of my darn scrap stash. Thank you!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Great job! I'm so glad to hear you tried it. Cutting a large block like that is intimidating at first, but the results are worth the anguish!! Scrap fabrics never looked so good as in an on-point quilt. 😊 Thanks so much for following along! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@joanjohnson9438]

What an amazing quilt ! Your so talented and interesting to watch when you put your creation in motion! Can't wait to finish the first of the potato chips quilt that I just finished the top! I did have many many small 2 1/2 squares after and now??? Any ideas?? Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful talents!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Easy answer, Joan! Make more quilts!! But think about how you can switch things around. Try sewing your 2.5x4.5-inch rectangles into squares. Then join two pairs together to make longer rectangles. Now you have larger 4.5x8.5-inch PCBs to make a totally different quilt! Plus cut some full size blocks to offset all those smaller pieces. Check out how I used a similar technique to make my latest tropical print 'Verdant' quilt. OMG, I love how it turned out. So many options! Sure appreciate you following along! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@annmoran9209]

Love this potato’s quilt and all pretty colours So hoping I am lucky

[@kathrynkent954]

I hate math, but your clear explanation made sense to me!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Visual learning is my forte, Kathryn! If I can see it, I can do it! So glad to hear you understood what I was trying to say. 😊 Sure appreciate you watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@marshawallace7522]

'Double L', you have my brain spinning and I can't keep up with you! YES, please show us what adding tumbling potato chip blocks around the quilt would look like. I started cutting focus fabric at 8 1/2" square with 2 1/2 x 4 1/2" bricks and I haven't even started piecing them together yet. My sewing machine is in the shop. NOW I want to make this gorgeous variation❣️ I am INDEED inspired by your videos. So happy that I found your channel.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Awesome to hear, Marsha! The Tumbling PCB will happen. In the meantime, don't miss the latest tropical-looking 'Verdant' PCB that came together in a day! These are the most amazing quilts to make. Have fun finishing yours! Sure appreciate you following along! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@lynnespingler4969]

You’ve been inspiring me with every version of the potato chip quilt top you’ve come up with.…I’m cutting rectangles from all the fabric in my stash…can’t wait to try this one.

[@craftersusan]

This is my new favorite block, thanks to you! I love how versatile it is!

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

Talk about being in the right place when you are needed. You just did it. Thank you for doing this. We have a friend who needs your Potato Chip patterns to get her Sew-JO back. I get excited over your patterns; and, I think she will also. Your patterns are beautiful and wonderful. I love this quilt.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

That's AWESOME, Arvetta! Your friend is lucky to have you looking out for her. You certainly gave me a boost of encouragement with those kind words. Sure appreciate you watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@cherieseward9868]

I love your potato chip blocks Can’t make them fast enough Ok this is my favorite one too so far You’re the best!!!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Mine, too, Cherie! But I say that with each now one I make!! Wait until you see the one I posted today. It's incredible and so different than the rest. When will this stop?? 😂😂😂 Sure appreciate you following along! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@BeckyMortonWeeks]

You are sharing so many fun things with the potato chip blocks

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Glad you're enjoying these ideas, Vera! I've certainly had fun trying them out. Thanks so much for watching. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@LauraSup]

Thank you so much for this series! I don’t always comment but I always like your videos! You have given me so many ideas!!! Now, I need to figure out how to manufacture time to get them all done!!! 🤔 ❤

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

You and me both, Laura! This may be a quick quilt to make, but my to-do list is long. I actually have it written next to me so any free moments can be put to productive use. Unfortunately I'm not good with lists so we'll see how that works out. 😂 I just keep quilting! It's great to have your following along. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@evelynbaggett1960]

Thank you for this great idea! I admire those who can create scrappy quilts! I can't, but I can use your process to use my "collection" of fabrics! I love creating my own quilt instead of fully following a pattern. Thanks!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Yes we definitely agree on that, Evelyn! Create a quilt design with the fabric we have is a wonderful creative process. So glad you enjoyed this video! Thanks for watching. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@lesleygilbert1945]

Another great edition to the *potato block* saga - 42" is a good size for a baby or lap size I think. Thanks for making it easy to think about different ways to use these *bricks* 😍 Love your colours.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

It's getting harder to stop with these PCBs, Lesley! I just make another one and wait until you see it!! Of course it's my favorite so far. 😂 Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@auntdello5286]

Thanks for another fun tutorial! I'm really enjoying being with you while exploring so many potato chip options. I do mostly crib size quilts for a local church outreach. Last week I started exploring larger sized potato chips. I made one using 6 1/2"× 12 1/2". Next is one using 3 1/2"× 6 1/2". I agree with you that these potato chips are so much fun!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Oh my, I love the idea of that very large one! My latest is 8" but a 12" sound like lots of fun. Sure appreciate you following along! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@hettiebotha8901]

Thank you my dear...it's beautiful..🎉🎉🌿🌺🌹🌿🌻

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Thanks, Hettie. So glad you enjoyed watching! Appreciate you following along! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@jenniferr9564]

Thank you, these are so beautiful and fun!!❤❤

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Glad you like them, Jennifer! Thanks for watching. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@glendahyde871]

I love it! Will be trying this for sure. I made some log cabin blocks and cut them on point both ways and i think it turned out beautiful. Have a blessed weekend

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

That sounds like a beautiful design, Glenda. I've made quarter log cabins but those blocks were cut down the middle in both ways. I like the idea of the diagonal cuts. Thanks for sharing! Sure appreciate you following along. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@Sewwithdebee]

Yes so many ways to use them up, I organize a swap using this size of scraps so fun

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Great way to change up your fabrics, Debee! Sounds like a fun time, too. Sure appreciate you following along! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@lindafrantz4913]

This is so cute. Love the light low volume on the outside of the inside block.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Me, too, Linda! It makes a nice border between the direction of the fabrics. I'll be adding another round soon, and am anxious to see how it turns out! Sure appreciate you following along! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@lindamichaelson3331]

Thank you so much, LL. I love all your videos. I appreciate all the time you invest to share your talents.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

I appreciate that, Linda! Sure appreciate you following along! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@maryannecadd796]

Just when I thought you couldn't make the potato chip block more interesting you did! This is really fantastic. As always, I truly appreciate your enthusiasm for quilting and sharing your ideas so clearly. As soon as I finish a quilt top I'm working on, I'm going to be all over the potato chip blocks. Oh, who am I kidding, I'm going to start one as soon I'm finished with this comment. Thanks Lea Louise!!!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

I hope so, Maryanne! Who says we can't be making more than one quilt at a time?!! Sure appreciate you following along! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@andreagraham8720]

They keep getting better; love all the potato chip blocks.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

They certainly are versatile, Andrea! It's been fun to make these quilts. Sure appreciate you watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@gigiontube]

Love it ! You are so creative ! Now you force me to go through my left overs and scraps received as gifts. 🤪🥰

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Get go going, Gigi! You have lots of quilts waiting to be made. 😂 Sure appreciate you following along! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@DK-hv1gt]

You and your ideas are such fun! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Glad you like them! Making these blocks have been keeping me busy for months. 😊 Sure appreciate you following along! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@NanaKathy47]

This is a great idea. Thank you. QUESTION: Did you make two lines of stay stitching, one for each triangle, and then cut it in half?

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Yes I did, Kathy. I want both sides of the cut to be stabilized when they're sewn. It sure make sewing the blocks together much easier! Thanks for watching. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@sherrylesina7224]

Very nice!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Thanks for watching, Sherry! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@ellenbarry758]

This really is wonderful. Thanks

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Glad you like it, Ellen! Sure appreciate you watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@LauraSmith-js9bq]

Love love love this. The colors are great as well …..I really like your design

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Glad you like it, Laura! It was surprisingly easy to put together. I think it may need to become a larger size quilt though. There's still plenty of cut pieces to add some more interest. 😊 Sure appreciate you watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@leahholland6272]

This is awesome!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Glad you enjoyed this video, Leah! Hope you get to give it a try. Thanks for watching. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@destrygraves]

This is brilliant!

[@sharonpost8927]

This looks so fun! Definitely going to try one!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

You'll definitely enjoy making it, Sharon! Appreciate you following along! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@jenniferr9564]

I made one with just four large blocks.But I did something very different. I used bricks from clothing for a memory quilt and put a photo of the person the clothes belonged to . Recycled and kept clothes in use by blessing the family

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Fabulous tip, Jennifer! What an awesome idea for a great keepsake. Thanks so much for sharing. Sure appreciate you following along! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@katscribner792]

Oh isn't this a fun variation !!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

It came together so fast I was very surprised with the results! These PCBs are great fun to play around with. Thanks for watching. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@louisealley4703]

Hi Louise greetings from Canada, I love your latest PCB. I did the original one or the first one I seen on KZbin. Now am going to try your on point one. Would you do a short video on how you are going to quilt it, I like the diamond pattern idea, but would that work with this one?? Thanks again, sounds like you’re having a blast doing them. Sincerely. Lou

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Hey Lou, you'll love the on-point variation. I'll definitely show you the finished quilting but I've decided to make one more round of triangles for this first. Keep watching, I think it'll be a gorgeous finish! Thanks so much for following along! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@tammydugas9527]

I'd put a low volume border, then a high volume border, and bind

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

That sounds like a great finishing touch, Tammy! Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@barbaraward254]

Lololololol, but wait there’s more 😂❤ 13:20

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Your request answered, Barbara! Great timing for both of us. 😊 Sure appreciate you watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@barbaraward254]

@@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise 🐨🌺

[@genawalter401]

What was the final dimension of the quilt after putting it on point?

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

This finishes at 42-inches squares. Thanks so much for following along. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@barbaraward254]

Lea Louise, I had an idea........ How about a Potato chip block "Quillow" 😀💞

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Girl, you really think I need more ideas! 😂 Though it is a very good one, Barbara. It may just need to be added to the list. Appreciate you following along! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@barbaraward254]

@@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise lololololololololol I am just unloading my brain to you 😂😂😂🤣😂 and yeah add it to your list pleeeeeeeeeeeease 🥰

[@quiltanon]

I can't bring myself to cut through those corners...I'm having a quilter's panic attack LOL

[@jenihansen7201]

What is a stay stitch?

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Stay stitching is a method used to reinforce seams that may be stressed with use, Jeni. It is sewn through a single layer of fabric within the seam allowance so it's not visible on the finished side. I first used it when learning to sew clothing. As a quilter, I've found many ways it can also assist strengthening quilt seams, especially those cut on the bias. For me it's also great for multiple quilting uses. Sure appreciate you watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@jenihansen7201]

@@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise Thank you so much.

[@Suzan4610]

You have to stop making these blocks now. You are driving me crazy. I just have to make this one. Then no, I have to finish the previous one or the one previous to the other one. Or the one before that. I cant keep up. Love them all.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Stop counting, Suzan! We're making them faster than we can keep up with!! But oh the joy of these easy and beautiful blocks. Every time I say this is the last it's not even a week before I'm making another. 😂 It may be a busy summer! Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise