So happy to hear you found the tips useful in the "chatter", Bernadette! This quilt got me excited and I had to share everything...and then some. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
Everybody has different levels of experience so for one person (presumably a more aged quilter) it may be just "chatter" but for a less experienced (younger) stay be very informative. RUDENESS is not necessary for YOU have many options you can turn to
There are a lot of beginner quilters watching my videos, Sandra. Which is why I frequently review the basics in detail and appreciate that it benefits lots of viewers. One of my favorite things to do is include mistakes. What better way to learn how to fix a mistake than to see someone else work their way out of it? Thank you for your concern on my behalf. Please know I never take personal offense to any comments. I appreciate the views and know that many will move on to other channels. Sure appreciate you watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
@@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise I was taught very young to hand sew some but not to machine or quilt. Yrs later pd to learn machine sewing though never got into it much. I'm now disabled so explore what I can do (example also learning to tie flys) and been teaching seeing better, making quilt tops, w/ intent to learn quilting. Almost finished 1st top in mini dresden plates. Already have it claimed just as a top and woman was told just learning though still driving me crazy every time sees me asking if done w/ it. So, I understand being newbie perspective, dealing w/ folks just ignorant and see only their view, and can see those w/ experience who are dumb and forget what was like in beginning, not to mention a creators view of trying to address all levels of learning. Not an easy task
Sounds like you have your hands full, Sandra! So glad you're finding ways to be creative. One of the first things we learn is how little non-creators understand the time and effort it can take to accomplish these beautiful finished pieces, flies or quilts! But just keep it up. Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
Right?! I cut hundreds while watching tv, Deb and am down to just about none left. Time for another movie. But it's so worth it!! Keep on quilting. Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
Hey, thanks, Wendy! I'll keep those longer, chatty videos coming your way. It really is exactly who I am, especially when I get in my creative groove. Sure appreciate you watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
I appreciate that very much! This 'chatter' debate has kept a smile on my face all day! It's very true, but it's also who I am so changing probably won't happen. Sure appreciate you watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
Glad it was helpful, Carroll! These are steps I was taught when I first learned to sew and they still work today. 😊 Thanks so much for following along. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
@@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise You are very welcome. I made my first little baby quilt just 55 years ago. I couldn’t really get the drift of the instructions I was supposed to use. It was supposed to be a sort of crazy quilt. She told me to use pages from the newspaper. Lol let’s just say it wasn’t very pretty. Thankfully I used an older embroidery pattern on white muslin. That part was pretty. It covered several babies and it’s a family treasure. 💜
I'm sure it's a treasure that brings a smile every time you see it, Louette! That's what quilting is about, sharing love through our creativity. Keep on quilting! Lea Louise
Those low volume rows give the eye a resting place and is really attractive, setting off the colors. I like it a lot! I love seeing how you are using your crumbs.
Thank you so much, Liz! Low volume fabrics are a favorite of mine and I'm very pleased with how they changed the look of this quilt. It's especially fun to be using so many scraps! Sure appreciate you watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
Just found out about this great helpful way to use ALL THE SCRAPS AND SMALL PIECES OF ALL THE FABRICS IVE BEEN COLLECTING FOR OVER 40 years!!! Now 88 years find it time to organize!
That's awesome, Audrey! I'm glad you've discovered quilting. It's a wonderful creative outlet and quilters are such great people to be around. Sure appreciate you watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
Call your local Library and Church, “have your pencil and paper ready” and ask them where the ladies are having Quilting group meetings , and get phone numbers, then call and find out when and what time they meet,,,Then Get out of the house and become a quilter, BE KIND, Bless you…..
Call your local Library and Church, “have your pencil and paper ready” and ask them where the ladies are having Quilting group meetings , and get phone numbers, then call and find out when and what time they meet,,,Then Get out of the house and become a quilter, BE KIND, Bless you…..
I’ve made the Potato Chip pattern about 3 years ago. I used 2 rectangles for the center, each block had 18 rectangles. My quilt was queen-sized and I made it for my oldest daughter. First time I’ve seen a large block for the center. Thank you for sharing and your informative tips. 😊
Yes, my first block was with that method, too, Susan. There are many fabrics I don't want to cut up and look for ways to use them in larger pieces. This one worked out great! Check out my latest video released yesterday - you'll love the switch with my newest quilt. Thanks for watching. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
Thanks a million for your sweet comment, Annette! I'm thrilled that you're getting ideas from my videos. Keep watching! Sure appreciate you following along! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
You're right about the rainbow color scheme, Lesley! An ombre or gradated monochromatic would look awesome, too. We could all be quilting for the rest of this year using just this block! It's been great fun for me. Sure appreciate you watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
Inspired by your suggestion of a large center! I have some lovely panel of songbook scripture images, and I can cut the panel into squares and build the potato chips around the square!
I really, really appreciate all the nitty-gritty details of how you problem-solve fitting, matching, seam allowances, etc. It's SUPER helpful to this beginning quilter!
Glad it was helpful! Sometimes it's the small details that can make a big difference. I grew up sewing and love to share it with others. Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
yare so kiond to explain as you go, it's much easier for me to understand the how to do amd not to make mistakes that so often happened without really knowing why it is crooked or not properly sewed. Thank you so very much From a beginner that loves quilting, I have just started with a group in Montreal and I just love it we will resume in the Fall so I have time to learn plenty during the Summer to be ready in the next Session comes Fall
Happy to help, Julie! You'll have a fun summer of quilt learning, I'm sure. Hope you'll be back for another lesson or two. Sure appreciate you following along! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
Thank you, Louise! My fat quarters keep me quilting with lots of fabrics so there's always lots of pretty colors. Sure appreciate you watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
There's definitely enough blocks cut for at least another couple rows. I'll be working on that tomorrow. I'll get a picture out on the Community Page so everyone can see it. Sure appreciate you following along. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
You sold me...! I am starting a bag/tote of blues, blues, blues, I will continue to add for ??? Blue is a majority of choice fir me. I favor quee/king spreads, ( 110 x 110, & 120 x 130, respectively), so this top will be a while to do. Thanks for your video. I've quilted since I was 9, now 79. I sew 2 to 10 hrs, about 300 days a year. Most are tied, from baby to king, sold a local farmers market all summer. I use fabric to bits, rarely have scraps of any size unless I plan a use. Your it!!! Great video, love your honest approach to sewing/quilt making. Any beginner can be successful with your instructions & encouragement. There are masses of videos , & sime very good teachers, you among those select group. I have taught quilting, rug hooking, & on & on. I've had very good reviews many times over the years because my approach is loke yours.. basics, simple for newbies, & advanced to be successful. Keep up your successful approach. Thank you again.
Your dedication to quilting is truly inspiring, and I'm honored to have played a small part in your creative journey. Thank you for taking the time to share your story, Pat! Sure appreciate you watching. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
The low volume worked really well with all those bright fabrics. After adding more rows of those bolder colors really makes it stand out. I'll be showing that in the near future. It's been such fun to make! Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
Years ago, someone made a big quilt out of one Log Cabin block. She named it, "Say When". It was very interesting. Your big Potato Chip quilt block is colorful, interesting, and beautiful. This has me wondering just how big can someone go with this pattern without it going wonky? It may be fun to find out.
That's not a challenge I'd be willing to take on, Arvetta! Not unless you're willing to do the quilting when it's finished. I don't do too many large quilts any more but sure love the mid-sizes. Sure appreciate you watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
Hi louise my friend in Arizona and I in delaware are cutting strips and gonna each make a potatoe chip quilt. I'm gonna do a Scrappy one and a Christmas Scrappy one also. Thanks for showing us how to make them
You and your friend will have a great time making this quilt, Debbie! But let me warn you, you can't make just one! Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
Yes, a perfect baby quilt, Jacqueline! It'd also be fun with a larger panel in the center. So much you can do with this quilt! Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
Glad it was helpful, Susan! That's a tip I learned a long time ago and I still use it on every quilt I make. Sure appreciate you watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
Hi Lea, I’m a quilter from the early 80’s. The potato chip block is my very favorite. I make them fro denim and flannel. I have a favorite thrift store that I go to to get my fabric. Can you imagine they raised the price of the jeans from 50 cents to a dollar. I use them for my homeless quilts. Keep on teaching they can become their favorite pattern too.
Thanks for sharing, Joann!! Do you recall the name of this quilt pattern back in the 80's? I've found it being taught at a quilt retreat in the 90's as 'Lumberyard Quilts'. More recently it's been called 'Scrappy Rectangles'. It's fun to share stories about these quilts, where they originated, and how they re-emerged! You're right about thrift store prices. As with everything else prices keep climbing. Fortunately there are still some bargains to find for the diligent shopper. 😊 Thanks so much for your comment and for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
You're right, Christine! There's always something that doesn't match somewhere in any quilt. I always leave my mistakes in the video as the solution can be very helpful to new sewers. It also makes for 'lighthearted' moment, too. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
Thank you for the tips in sewing this block together. I seem to have 1/8 to 1/4 inch extra on the ends. I see now how you eased the seam. Since Brenda at Conquering Mt. Scrapmore had a tutorial, I've made two quilt tops for the local quilt guild. I enjoy it so much that I've been making a block a day. They're piling up! Also Melissa from 70 acres studio has tutorials of "stuffed potato chip" blocks. Possibilities are endless. What fun!!! Take care, Marion in Oregon.
Glad the tips are helpful, Marion! Congrats on your finished quilts. It sounds like you have many more coming soon. 😊 It's great to have you following along! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
I thinks so, too, Linda. Sometimes so many colors can make a quilt look cluttered. Adding a 'break' between it all can make a big difference. Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
I have been sewing a traditional potato chip quilt in harvest colors. It does take a long time to sew. At least, for me. I love the way you use lights and darker fabrics for framing and a place for the eye to rest. ❤❤
That color scheme sounds beautiful, Nancy! Mixing up fabrics and colors is what keeps me quilting - I love doing it! These blocks are fun b/c you can do so much them whether for décor or personal preferences. This large single block went much faster than lots of little ones so there may be another to yet to come. Sure appreciate you watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
This is so fun! I am not wanting to work on a specific block for a quilt, so I am cutting up scraps to 2 1/2x4 1/2 pieces to use for a future quilt. This is a great thing to do when you want to sew but not on a specific quilt block! Thanks for sharing your beautiful quilt.
Absolutely, Pam! I started by sewing lots of strip pairs together end-to-end which saved me lots of time assembling blocks. Have fun making yours! Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
This was a fun design to play with, Debee! Just need to wait a day or two for my sewing machine so I can get it finished. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
This is one of my favorite scrap projects. I am cutting pieces now. So many left over jelly roll strips work well in this, and the colors can be very scrappy as well. Thank you for this idea. The center block is a great starting place and a resting place for the eye. Then the low volume strips make another feature. I bet that could also be dark fabrics for a feature round.
You're right, Nancy! Or even alternating light and dark, depending on how big you want to make it. So many possibilities! Sure appreciate you watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
This is such a great idea. The quilt top is beautiful. I only completed one quilt years ago and really disliked trying to make all the seams match. I hand tied it.. I never had a machine that would do quilting.. Thank you for showing us this beautiful pattern and the lessons on how you choose colors. All the information you folks provide is very valuable to us.
I am with you on this block! Ive finished one quilt, several hot pads, and started another quilt. I love how certain colourways effect the look. All these different ideas for block placement do make this so fun! I want to make the log cabin, and now this medallion style large block has me intrigued. Thank you for all your great turorials.
It's true that you can't make just one! 🤣 There are just too many options to try. The fact that it's so easy makes it even more enticing! I think there are still a few more for me to play around with. Appreciate you following along. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
Love this quilt! The colors are gorgeous, and the low volume strips really set off the middle area. Thanks for such a clear and informative tutorial. Added this quilt to my very long list of quilts I want to try. Thanks!
Definitely think about this quilt when you need to clear out your scrap pile, Linda! It's an awesome scrap-buster. Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
This is beautiful. I could see making a baby quilt using a quilt as you go technique. When you've sewn all the rounds, quilting as you go, all that's left is trimming and binding. 😊
Great suggestion for finishing! This is an awesome pattern and QAYG would make this quick quilt even faster. Thanks so much for watching. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
It is fun, Carroll, and a very creative way to play with fabrics and colors! Get that shoulder strong so you can make your own. Sure appreciate you following along. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
I appreciate the tips you give while sewing, e.g. how to align each round to avoid having slants (see min. 19:38). Great advice❣️ I like starting the quilt with a larger, multi-colored print square that coordinates with a lot of colors. I prefer what I term "controlled scrappy." Thanks for sharing your excellent tutorials...don't change a thing.
It's a great trick to have up your sleeve for those blocks that want to be a problem, Marion! Thanks so much for following along. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
I love all the vibrant colors, so pretty together, and thank you for explaining everything so well. I'm still working on my first quilt top, king size Irish chain quilt, can't decide if I want a border or not. Thank you for all your videos, they really help ❤
That's a huge first quilt project, Barbara! You may appreciate even just a narrow border on a quilt with so many pieces along the edges. Otherwise it can be difficult to quilt and maintain that narrow seam allowance. Borders are very forgiving! Sure appreciate you watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
Thank you, I added 6 inches border . Now to figure out how to make a quilt sandwich and quilt i and how to use a walking foot.. I need some luck on this one......tyvm for all your help
Just give yourself plenty of space to get it laid out and layered, Barbara. I usually tape my backing down to the floor or table to hold it taut. Then I add the batting a quilt top. My new favorite is to spray baste everything together. So much easier than crawling around with safety pine! Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
@@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouisethank you for all your help, I finally got it all together and I quilted every two inches a straight line, I can't do fancy quilting.. so do I try to trim it up now and then add the binding around it? I'll keep going through your videos 😊 thanks again for your help ❤
I’m quite thankful for your videos and sharing of knowledge 😊. As someone with misophonia (little to no tolerance for certain sounds, voices or repeated sounds), for some reason your voice resonates well with me. I can’t say that for a lot of channels because they are too shrill or hard to understand (due to the fact they mumble…not because of any accent), or even worse - prattle on and on about nothing related to their subject. They take forever to get to the point so if I encounter that, then I tell YT “not interested” in their channel.
Your feedback means a lot to me! I appreciate your support and I'm happy to hear that my content is helpful to you. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
That's wonderful, Debra! You'll be amazed how many scraps you'll use. This is an awesome scrap buster! Appreciate you following along. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
Wonderful quilt. I'm doing a shop hop and that is a wonderful way to display all the fabric I pick up while traveling to all the shops here in Michigan
Great presentation would love the opportunity to make this beautiful and very colorful quilt did not think I liked floral fabrics but this line is gorgeous. I have been quilting since 2003 tks
Glad you enjoyed this quilt, Judy! These PCB quilts are great fun to make and I love the results. Hope you get to give it a try! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
Happy you enjoyed this video! Watch for the next "PCB Installment" later today. I thought I was finished until this idea popped up. Sure appreciate you following along. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
Good for you for trying, Jil! I've admired them and even did a bargello needlepoint, but can't imagine doing a quilt. It's the minute details that would do me in! Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting Lea Louise
I hope you give this quilt a try, Frances! Just choose colors you like and you'll find it's very relaxing to make. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
I'm excited to see it finished, Barbara! The colors are nice and bright against the low volume which worked well. Thanks so much for following along! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
✍Hello... I need a new sewing machine so I can start to sew again and want to start quilting. I've made one quilt several years ago for my oldest daughter's (60) bed. I made a knotted quilt because I couldn't do a quilted one. My grandma made all her quilts by hand and were very beautiful. Her stitches were perfect. I on the other hand sewed clothes but want to make different things now. I've her heard all these different terms you ladies are using. To me what you're making is just a piece quilt. I've never heard jelly roll, potato chip etc. Where in the world did these terms come from. As you can guess I'm79 and have been away from all you modern ladies and what you sew for a long time. I find what you are making right now very interesting. Thank You for all the helpful tips. God Bless Bye from Ohio🌹
Hi Lea, love the way your quilt turned out. I, too, have made what I called a potato chip around the world quilt on my CZcams channel, Americana Quilting. And the ideas just won't stop!!! Love your channel!!! Micheline
Thank you for the information on finger pressing the seams as-you-go. Many videos tend to ignore the issue (or just press open all seams). This is a variation of the Court House Steps.... Is that right? The effort of using all same size rectangles is gorgeous. 🍄🍄
Glad you found this helpful! Yes, this is a variation of the court house steps and multi color strips make such a difference. The CHSteps block often uses lights and darks on opposing sides. That's another layout that would be find to try with the smaller sized blocks. Just when I think I'm finished more ideas keep popping up! 🤣 This is such a fun block and the results are so pretty. Appreciate you following along. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
Yes, Karen, that surprised me too! I've made lots of brick patterns and enjoy how versatile they are. This actually reminds me of the log cabin courthouse steps block, but the strips are mixed fabrics instead of one fabric. It's an awesome idea and the block goes back at least from 100 years that I can find. Great results for such a simple block! Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
Margaret from Pennsylvania here. A question? Are you repeating your fabrics or doing each patch with a different fabric as in a charm quilt? I’m currently making a charm quilt using a half square triangle and finding it quite a challenge using value to deal with all the colors. Your idea of doing the low volume inner border was terrific. It almost makes the quilt. Love it.
Great question, Margaret! My goal was to use only one charm square from each fabric, then cut it in half for two rectangles. You'll find a number of duplicates, especially in the watercolors and low volume fabrics. For the most part the focal prints won't repeat too much. I love the mix of the same colors across many different prints. So glad you enjoyed this quilt. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
Ooh, how about using your center fabric for a round occasionally? So many ideas flying through my brain!! And, BTW, I have only heard these referred to as bricks, not potato chips.
That's a great idea, Barbara! It'd be a fun way to make it! Yes, I'm with you about the bricks. My guess is that brick patterns don't usually turn 90-degrees, they all usually go the same direction. To me this is like a log cabin. Instead of using one long strip, we use a pieced strip. Whatever we call it, the design is great fun to play with! Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
Lots of tips in the "chatter" that beginners appreciate. ❤
So happy to hear you found the tips useful in the "chatter", Bernadette! This quilt got me excited and I had to share everything...and then some. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Everybody has different levels of experience so for one person (presumably a more aged quilter) it may be just "chatter" but for a less experienced (younger) stay be very informative.
RUDENESS is not necessary for YOU have many options you can turn to
There are a lot of beginner quilters watching my videos, Sandra. Which is why I frequently review the basics in detail and appreciate that it benefits lots of viewers. One of my favorite things to do is include mistakes. What better way to learn how to fix a mistake than to see someone else work their way out of it? Thank you for your concern on my behalf. Please know I never take personal offense to any comments. I appreciate the views and know that many will move on to other channels. Sure appreciate you watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
@@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise I was taught very young to hand sew some but not to machine or quilt.
Yrs later pd to learn machine sewing though never got into it much. I'm now disabled so explore what I can do (example also learning to tie flys) and been teaching seeing better, making quilt tops, w/ intent to learn quilting.
Almost finished 1st top in mini dresden plates. Already have it claimed just as a top and woman was told just learning though still driving me crazy every time sees me asking if done w/ it.
So, I understand being newbie perspective, dealing w/ folks just ignorant and see only their view, and can see those w/ experience who are dumb and forget what was like in beginning, not to mention a creators view of trying to address all levels of learning.
Not an easy task
Sounds like you have your hands full, Sandra! So glad you're finding ways to be creative. One of the first things we learn is how little non-creators understand the time and effort it can take to accomplish these beautiful finished pieces, flies or quilts! But just keep it up. Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Okay, so this video has me cutting my scraps into 2.5 x 4.5 rectangles for the last two days. Can't wait to get a quilt made.
Right?! I cut hundreds while watching tv, Deb and am down to just about none left. Time for another movie. But it's so worth it!! Keep on quilting. Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
I personally love the longer chattier ones, I learn a lot more and I appreciate the time and effort that goes into making them so thank you 💜
Hey, thanks, Wendy! I'll keep those longer, chatty videos coming your way. It really is exactly who I am, especially when I get in my creative groove. Sure appreciate you watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
I appreciate your tips and trick.... Talk as long as you like!
I appreciate that very much! This 'chatter' debate has kept a smile on my face all day! It's very true, but it's also who I am so changing probably won't happen. Sure appreciate you watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
I love how you talk thru every single seam, explaining how to handle each little challenge. I love this video. Thank you!😊
Glad it was helpful, Carroll! These are steps I was taught when I first learned to sew and they still work today. 😊 Thanks so much for following along. Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
I love watching and learning from you. 💜
Thank you.
Your support means the world to me, Louette. Thank you for watching and learning from my videos. Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
@@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise You are very welcome. I made my first little baby quilt just 55 years ago. I couldn’t really get the drift of the instructions I was supposed to use. It was supposed to be a sort of crazy quilt. She told me to use pages from the newspaper.
Lol let’s just say it wasn’t very pretty. Thankfully I used an older embroidery pattern on white muslin. That part was pretty. It covered several babies and it’s a family treasure. 💜
I'm sure it's a treasure that brings a smile every time you see it, Louette! That's what quilting is about, sharing love through our creativity. Keep on quilting!
Lea Louise
Have made a lot of potato chip blocks but never used a larger middle square. Great idea.
Awesome to hear you liked the idea, Diann! Keep having fun with your potato chip blocks! Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Those low volume rows give the eye a resting place and is really attractive, setting off the colors. I like it a lot! I love seeing how you are using your crumbs.
Thank you so much, Liz! Low volume fabrics are a favorite of mine and I'm very pleased with how they changed the look of this quilt. It's especially fun to be using so many scraps! Sure appreciate you watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Just found out about this great helpful way to use ALL THE SCRAPS AND SMALL PIECES OF ALL THE FABRICS IVE BEEN COLLECTING FOR OVER 40 years!!! Now 88 years find it time to organize!
Glad it was helpful, Joan! You have lots of fun quilting ahead of you. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Your instructions are so helpful and the tips your sharing are so interesting just showing your love for quilting!
Thank you so much!! I’ve only made one quilt top as I’m just starting at 77! I appreciate all your tips and explanations 😊
That's awesome, Audrey! I'm glad you've discovered quilting. It's a wonderful creative outlet and quilters are such great people to be around. Sure appreciate you watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Way to go , I'm 60 long time sewist but fairly newer at the whole quilting process, it's great to be mentally active and busy with your hands.
You've got that right, Anita! I retired early just so I could quilt more and no regrets. Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Call your local Library and Church, “have your pencil and paper ready” and ask them where the ladies are having Quilting group meetings , and get phone numbers, then call and find out when and what time they meet,,,Then Get out of the house and become a quilter, BE KIND, Bless you…..
Call your local Library and Church, “have your pencil and paper ready” and ask them where the ladies are having Quilting group meetings , and get phone numbers, then call and find out when and what time they meet,,,Then Get out of the house and become a quilter, BE KIND, Bless you…..
I’ve made the Potato Chip pattern about 3 years ago. I used 2 rectangles for the center, each block had 18 rectangles. My quilt was queen-sized and I made it for my oldest daughter. First time I’ve seen a large block for the center. Thank you for sharing and your informative tips. 😊
Yes, my first block was with that method, too, Susan. There are many fabrics I don't want to cut up and look for ways to use them in larger pieces. This one worked out great! Check out my latest video released yesterday - you'll love the switch with my newest quilt. Thanks for watching. Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
I put every other round in White
had solid whites. Love the way yours turned out. Thank you
That sounds beautiful, Robin! It's certainly a fun block to play with! Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
I really enjoy your commentry - you are very talented and give me lots of ideas. Thanks
Thanks a million for your sweet comment, Annette! I'm thrilled that you're getting ideas from my videos. Keep watching! Sure appreciate you following along! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
So many beautiful colours and fabrics. I could also see this as a rainbow quilt - each round one colour! Thanks for the helpful tips you always give 😍
You're right about the rainbow color scheme, Lesley! An ombre or gradated monochromatic would look awesome, too. We could all be quilting for the rest of this year using just this block! It's been great fun for me. Sure appreciate you watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
That would look really nice!
This is something I definitely am going to try. It looks like a relaxing quilt to make too.
That's awesome to hear, Sharon! I'm glad you're excited to give it a try. Enjoy your new quilt! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
I love it with the large block in the center!
It's beautiful and it saves time, Vera! A double win!! Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting
Lea Louise
Inspired by your suggestion of a large center! I have some lovely panel of songbook scripture images, and I can cut the panel into squares and build the potato chips around the square!
Thar sounds so lovely 🤩
I agree need more sewing, learn more that way
That's a fabulous idea, Evelyn! it'll be gorgeous. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting
Lea Louise
Thanks so much for watching, Ann! Happy Quilting
Lea Louise
Thanks so much for watching, Rebecca! Happy Quilting
Lea Louise
This video was so interesting I really enjoyed it!
Glad you enjoyed it, Jenice! Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
They are all comments so you know how to manage any “problem” you may have during the process. Very helpful.
Thanks so much, Carolyn! Appreciate you watching. Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
I really, really appreciate all the nitty-gritty details of how you problem-solve fitting, matching, seam allowances, etc. It's SUPER helpful to this beginning quilter!
Glad it was helpful! Sometimes it's the small details that can make a big difference. I grew up sewing and love to share it with others. Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
yare so kiond to explain as you go, it's much easier for me to understand the how to do amd not to make mistakes that so often happened without really knowing why it is crooked or not properly sewed. Thank you so very much From a beginner that loves quilting, I have just started with a group in Montreal and I just love it we will resume in the Fall so I have time to learn plenty during the Summer to be ready in the next Session comes Fall
Happy to help, Julie! You'll have a fun summer of quilt learning, I'm sure. Hope you'll be back for another lesson or two. Sure appreciate you following along! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Very pretty and easy to do thx
Glad you like it, Michelle! It's certainly a fun pattern to make. Thanks so much for watching. Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
You have the prettiest fabrics. 🥰
Thank you, Louise! My fat quarters keep me quilting with lots of fabrics so there's always lots of pretty colors. Sure appreciate you watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
I vote to keep going! I would love to see it big! (KH)
There's definitely enough blocks cut for at least another couple rows. I'll be working on that tomorrow. I'll get a picture out on the Community Page so everyone can see it. Sure appreciate you following along. Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
You sold me...! I am starting a bag/tote of blues, blues, blues, I will continue to add for ??? Blue is a majority of choice fir me. I favor quee/king spreads, ( 110 x 110, & 120 x 130, respectively), so this top will be a while to do. Thanks for your video. I've quilted since I was 9, now 79. I sew 2 to 10 hrs, about 300 days a year. Most are tied, from baby to king, sold a local farmers market all summer. I use fabric to bits, rarely have scraps of any size unless I plan a use. Your it!!! Great video, love your honest approach to sewing/quilt making. Any beginner can be successful with your instructions & encouragement. There are masses of videos , & sime very good teachers, you among those select group. I have taught quilting, rug hooking, & on & on. I've had very good reviews many times over the years because my approach is loke yours.. basics, simple for newbies, & advanced to be successful. Keep up your successful approach. Thank you again.
Your dedication to quilting is truly inspiring, and I'm honored to have played a small part in your creative journey. Thank you for taking the time to share your story, Pat! Sure appreciate you watching. Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Love the low volume … it frames the center ❤
The low volume worked really well with all those bright fabrics. After adding more rows of those bolder colors really makes it stand out. I'll be showing that in the near future. It's been such fun to make! Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Years ago, someone made a big quilt out of one Log Cabin block. She named it, "Say When". It was very interesting. Your big Potato Chip quilt block is colorful, interesting, and beautiful. This has me wondering just how big can someone go with this pattern without it going wonky? It may be fun to find out.
That's not a challenge I'd be willing to take on, Arvetta! Not unless you're willing to do the quilting when it's finished. I don't do too many large quilts any more but sure love the mid-sizes. Sure appreciate you watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Hi louise my friend in Arizona and I in delaware are cutting strips and gonna each make a potatoe chip quilt. I'm gonna do a Scrappy one and a Christmas Scrappy one also. Thanks for showing us how to make them
You and your friend will have a great time making this quilt, Debbie! But let me warn you, you can't make just one! Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Just like Lay’s 🤣🤣🤣
I just hope I don't quilt the whole bag of potato chips, Sandy! Sure appreciate you watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
I love the chatter! ❤
Thank you for enjoying the chatter, Nancy! Sure appreciate you watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
I like the Way you explain what and WHY you do something. Thank you!❤
I appreciate that, Kris! Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
I think this would make a great baby quilt.
Yes, a perfect baby quilt, Jacqueline! It'd also be fun with a larger panel in the center. So much you can do with this quilt! Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Sweet. Your low volume round was truly inspired. What a happy lap quilt you are coming up with.
Thank you! 😊 I'm very happy with the results. Sure appreciate you watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Thank you. I like the way you measured as it got bigger. I have a hard time keeping my squares squared. This tip will help. I will try this soon
Glad it was helpful, Susan! That's a tip I learned a long time ago and I still use it on every quilt I make. Sure appreciate you watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Looks amazing ❤❤
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting
Lea Louise
Hi Lea, I’m a quilter from the early 80’s. The potato chip block is my very favorite. I make them fro denim and flannel. I have a favorite thrift store that I go to to get my fabric. Can you imagine they raised the price of the jeans from 50 cents to a dollar. I use them for my homeless quilts. Keep on teaching they can become their favorite pattern too.
Thanks for sharing, Joann!! Do you recall the name of this quilt pattern back in the 80's? I've found it being taught at a quilt retreat in the 90's as 'Lumberyard Quilts'. More recently it's been called 'Scrappy Rectangles'. It's fun to share stories about these quilts, where they originated, and how they re-emerged! You're right about thrift store prices. As with everything else prices keep climbing. Fortunately there are still some bargains to find for the diligent shopper. 😊 Thanks so much for your comment and for watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Nobody really says how things don’t always match up. But you show how to get around it. That’s what I need. Thanks
You're right, Christine! There's always something that doesn't match somewhere in any quilt. I always leave my mistakes in the video as the solution can be very helpful to new sewers. It also makes for 'lighthearted' moment, too. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Looking at your fabrics I see so much that I’ve used too! I didn’t know what a potato chip block was so I turned in and subscribed. Thank you!
Thank you for the tips in sewing this block together. I seem to have 1/8 to 1/4 inch extra on the ends. I see now how you eased the seam. Since Brenda at Conquering Mt. Scrapmore had a tutorial, I've made two quilt tops for the local quilt guild. I enjoy it so much that I've been making a block a day. They're piling up! Also Melissa from 70 acres studio has tutorials of "stuffed potato chip" blocks. Possibilities are endless. What fun!!! Take care, Marion in Oregon.
Glad the tips are helpful, Marion! Congrats on your finished quilts. It sounds like you have many more coming soon. 😊 It's great to have you following along! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
I love the 2 rows of low volume. It makes it look so soft. Really pretty.
I thinks so, too, Linda. Sometimes so many colors can make a quilt look cluttered. Adding a 'break' between it all can make a big difference. Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Love this. I'm going to have to make the potato chip quilt. Thank you!!🎉❤
You've gott'a do it, Janet! You'll love it, even after you make 5 of them. 😂🤣 Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
I just did my live doing a potato chip block, want to try this version next.
That's awesome, Lawayne! You'll enjoy it, I'm sure. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting
Lea Louise
so pretty!
Love it!!
So glad, Mary! Sure appreciate you watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
I have been sewing a traditional potato chip quilt in harvest colors. It does take a long time to sew. At least, for me. I love the way you use lights and darker fabrics for framing and a place for the eye to rest. ❤❤
That color scheme sounds beautiful, Nancy! Mixing up fabrics and colors is what keeps me quilting - I love doing it! These blocks are fun b/c you can do so much them whether for décor or personal preferences. This large single block went much faster than lots of little ones so there may be another to yet to come. Sure appreciate you watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Beautiful!
Glad you enjoy this quilt, Becky! Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
This is so fun! I am not wanting to work on a specific block for a quilt, so I am cutting up scraps to 2 1/2x4 1/2 pieces to use for a future quilt. This is a great thing to do when you want to sew but not on a specific quilt block! Thanks for sharing your beautiful quilt.
Absolutely, Pam! I started by sewing lots of strip pairs together end-to-end which saved me lots of time assembling blocks. Have fun making yours! Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Such a versatile layout, the rows or low volume make it pop
This was a fun design to play with, Debee! Just need to wait a day or two for my sewing machine so I can get it finished. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
This is one of my favorite scrap projects. I am cutting pieces now. So many left over jelly roll strips work well in this, and the colors can be very scrappy as well. Thank you for this idea. The center block is a great starting place and a resting place for the eye. Then the low volume strips make another feature. I bet that could also be dark fabrics for a feature round.
You're right, Nancy! Or even alternating light and dark, depending on how big you want to make it. So many possibilities! Sure appreciate you watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
❤that is really a nice potato chip quilt, and I like the larger block in the centre, thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much for watching, Doreen! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Love the way you teach your craft of quilting SCRAPS ! You sound so talented at this craft of your talent of quilting!
Thank you so much, Joan! Sure appreciate you watching. Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
How fun! Thank you for this tutorial. I love anything scrappy!
This is an awesome block for a quilt, Sandy! So glad you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for following along. Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Great video! I have panel pieces that I have no idea what to do with them, now I know what to try! Thanks
Wonderful idea! Have fun making your quilt. Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
great video thank you and great tips .
Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
This is such a great idea. The quilt top is beautiful. I only completed one quilt years ago and really disliked trying to make all the seams match. I hand tied it.. I never had a machine that would do quilting.. Thank you for showing us this beautiful pattern and the lessons on how you choose colors. All the information you folks provide is very valuable to us.
You are so welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed my video. Thanks so much for watching. Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Really pretty colors! I like your methods.
Thank you so much, Deborah! Using all those colors really make it lots of fun to put together. Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
I am with you on this block! Ive finished one quilt, several hot pads, and started another quilt. I love how certain colourways effect the look. All these different ideas for block placement do make this so fun! I want to make the log cabin, and now this medallion style large block has me intrigued. Thank you for all your great turorials.
It's true that you can't make just one! 🤣 There are just too many options to try. The fact that it's so easy makes it even more enticing! I think there are still a few more for me to play around with. Appreciate you following along. Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Love this quilt! The colors are gorgeous, and the low volume strips really set off the middle area. Thanks for such a clear and informative tutorial. Added this quilt to my very long list of quilts I want to try. Thanks!
Definitely think about this quilt when you need to clear out your scrap pile, Linda! It's an awesome scrap-buster. Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Great tutorial, thank you again for explaining in great detail since I’m still a beginner ! Just love this and I can’t wait to make one of these ! 😊
Glad it was helpful, Rosanne! You'll definitely have fun with this one. Thanks so much for following along! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
I love it ❤ also your explaning is great, thank you for this great idea ❤
This is beautiful. I could see making a baby quilt using a quilt as you go technique. When you've sewn all the rounds, quilting as you go, all that's left is trimming and binding. 😊
Great suggestion for finishing! This is an awesome pattern and QAYG would make this quick quilt even faster. Thanks so much for watching. Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
So lovely. Thanks.
So glad you enjoyed the video, Dyana! Thanks so much for following along. Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
I love this !!! I am recovering from shoulder replacement now, and can’t wait to do those it looks so fun. ❤️
It is fun, Carroll, and a very creative way to play with fabrics and colors! Get that shoulder strong so you can make your own. Sure appreciate you following along. Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
I appreciate the tips you give while sewing, e.g. how to align each round to avoid having slants (see min. 19:38). Great advice❣️ I like starting the quilt with a larger, multi-colored print square that coordinates with a lot of colors. I prefer what I term "controlled scrappy." Thanks for sharing your excellent tutorials...don't change a thing.
Great description, Marsha! Thanks so much for following along. Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
May 28, 2024 Update from me. Tried your "easing" method tonight with potato chip block. Worked out well. Thank you. Marion in Oregon
It's a great trick to have up your sleeve for those blocks that want to be a problem, Marion! Thanks so much for following along. Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
What cute idea I’m gonna use up all my scraps with this ❤😊
Go for it! You'll clear out lots of scraps with this block. Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Love it. thank you so much.
Thanks so much for watching, Jeni! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
I love all the vibrant colors, so pretty together, and thank you for explaining everything so well. I'm still working on my first quilt top, king size Irish chain quilt, can't decide if I want a border or not. Thank you for all your videos, they really help ❤
That's a huge first quilt project, Barbara! You may appreciate even just a narrow border on a quilt with so many pieces along the edges. Otherwise it can be difficult to quilt and maintain that narrow seam allowance. Borders are very forgiving! Sure appreciate you watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Thank you, I added 6 inches border . Now to figure out how to make a quilt sandwich and quilt i and how to use a walking foot.. I need some luck on this one......tyvm for all your help
Just give yourself plenty of space to get it laid out and layered, Barbara. I usually tape my backing down to the floor or table to hold it taut. Then I add the batting a quilt top. My new favorite is to spray baste everything together. So much easier than crawling around with safety pine! Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
@@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouisethank you for all your help, I finally got it all together and I quilted every two inches a straight line, I can't do fancy quilting.. so do I try to trim it up now and then add the binding around it? I'll keep going through your videos 😊 thanks again for your help ❤
Beautiful selection of colors. Love your work.❤
Thanks so much, Nancy! Appreciate you following along. Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
I’m quite thankful for your videos and sharing of knowledge 😊.
As someone with misophonia (little to no tolerance for certain sounds, voices or repeated sounds), for some reason your voice resonates well with me. I can’t say that for a lot of channels because they are too shrill or hard to understand (due to the fact they mumble…not because of any accent), or even worse - prattle on and on about nothing related to their subject. They take forever to get to the point so if I encounter that, then I tell YT “not interested” in their channel.
Your feedback means a lot to me! I appreciate your support and I'm happy to hear that my content is helpful to you. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Very cool looking. Thanks for making!
Glad you like it, Renee! Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Thank you, just love this design. Thanks also for all the tips and tricks. I learnt so much from you ❤
Awesome, Cornelia! I'm happy you liked the design and picked up some helpful tips! Thanks so much for watching. Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Thank you, I really enjoyed this video ❤
Glad you enjoyed it, Barbara! Sure appreciate you watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Love the block!
Thanks so much for watching, Sally. Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Love your detailed description very helpful for the beginner. I will be using up my scraps and left over jelly rolls.
That's wonderful, Debra! You'll be amazed how many scraps you'll use. This is an awesome scrap buster! Appreciate you following along. Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Love your tutorials! Thank you sew much!!!!
Glad you like them, Karen! Appreciate you following along. Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Wonderful quilt. I'm doing a shop hop and that is a wonderful way to display all the fabric I pick up while traveling to all the shops here in Michigan
A fantastic idea, and also a great memory quilt! Enjoy making your quilt. Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Great presentation would love the opportunity to make this beautiful and very colorful quilt did not think I liked floral fabrics but this line is gorgeous. I have been quilting since 2003 tks
Glad you enjoyed this quilt, Judy! These PCB quilts are great fun to make and I love the results. Hope you get to give it a try! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Really helpful tips, thanks!
Happy you enjoyed this video! Watch for the next "PCB Installment" later today. I thought I was finished until this idea popped up. Sure appreciate you following along. Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Brilliant. So nice
Thanks so much for following along! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Holy smokes Lea - now you teach me how NOT to wrestle getting a new needle out of the package. WOWSER tHANKS!
It's a great trick, Pat! Can't tell you how long I struggled with the same but not anymore. 🤣 Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
I love it! Thank you for the inspiration for my next quilt.
Have fun making yours, Elizabeth! Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Another fun tutorial. Great easy pattern with lots of fun variables. I am so excited to get some me time to get some of these blocks made. :)
Be sure to cut plenty as it's hard to stop sewing them together, Maryanne! 🤣 Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Fascinating quilt. Watching from Zimbabwe.
Welcome! It's wonderful to have you watching!! Sure appreciate you following along! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Nice! You have so many nice fabrics!
I once mixed pre-cuts and hand cut strips for a Bargello, it was a disaster. Never again...
Good for you for trying, Jil! I've admired them and even did a bargello needlepoint, but can't imagine doing a quilt. It's the minute details that would do me in! Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting
Lea Louise
Just went to your free downloadable pattern to find out what a potato chip block is🙂 Thank you !
Beware, you can't stop at just one, Gloria! I'm about to begin #5. 🤣 Enjoy! Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Very pretty. I must try this one. Except for choosing colors of rectangles it could be relaxing and mindless for a time.
I hope you give this quilt a try, Frances! Just choose colors you like and you'll find it's very relaxing to make. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Thank you ❤❤❤❤
So glad you enjoyed watching, Frances! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Very nice! Thanks.
Thanks, Angelia! Sure appreciate you following along. Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Very nice. A good idea
Thanks for watching, Vera! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
It looks so pretty
I'm excited to see it finished, Barbara! The colors are nice and bright against the low volume which worked well. Thanks so much for following along! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
✍Hello... I need a new sewing machine so I can start to sew again and want to start quilting. I've made one quilt several years ago for my oldest daughter's (60) bed. I made a knotted quilt because I couldn't do a quilted one. My grandma made all her quilts by hand and were very beautiful. Her stitches were perfect. I on the other hand sewed clothes but want to make different things now. I've her heard all these different terms you ladies are using. To me what you're making is just a piece quilt. I've never heard jelly roll, potato chip etc. Where in the world did these terms come from. As you can guess I'm79 and have been away from all you modern ladies and what you sew for a long time. I find what you are making right now very interesting. Thank You for all the helpful tips. God Bless Bye from Ohio🌹
Very pretty quilt!❤ great use of scraps.
Thank you, Diana! 😊 It's a joy to make with all those colors, too. Sure appreciate you watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Hi Lea, love the way your quilt turned out. I, too, have made what I called a potato chip around the world quilt on my CZcams channel, Americana Quilting. And the ideas just won't stop!!! Love your channel!!! Micheline
Love your quilt, Micheline! It looks wonderful. Sure appreciate you watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Thank you for the information on finger pressing the seams as-you-go.
Many videos tend to ignore the issue (or just press open all seams).
This is a variation of the Court House Steps.... Is that right? The effort of using all same size rectangles is gorgeous. 🍄🍄
Glad you found this helpful! Yes, this is a variation of the court house steps and multi color strips make such a difference. The CHSteps block often uses lights and darks on opposing sides. That's another layout that would be find to try with the smaller sized blocks. Just when I think I'm finished more ideas keep popping up! 🤣 This is such a fun block and the results are so pretty. Appreciate you following along. Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
We always call those pieces “ bricks” and yes they’re a lot of fun to work with
Yes, Karen, that surprised me too! I've made lots of brick patterns and enjoy how versatile they are. This actually reminds me of the log cabin courthouse steps block, but the strips are mixed fabrics instead of one fabric. It's an awesome idea and the block goes back at least from 100 years that I can find. Great results for such a simple block! Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Your voice is pleasant!
Thanks so much, Angelia. Glad to have you watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
I think it was in one of those scrappy books. I’ll look for it let you know. Jo Ann
Thx! Lea Louise
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🌺🌸🌷 Thanks so much for watching, Karon! Happy Quilting
Lea Louise
Margaret from Pennsylvania here. A question? Are you repeating your fabrics or doing each patch with a different fabric as in a charm quilt? I’m currently making a charm quilt using a half square triangle and finding it quite a challenge using value to deal with all the colors. Your idea of doing the low volume inner border was terrific. It almost makes the quilt. Love it.
Great question, Margaret! My goal was to use only one charm square from each fabric, then cut it in half for two rectangles. You'll find a number of duplicates, especially in the watercolors and low volume fabrics. For the most part the focal prints won't repeat too much. I love the mix of the same colors across many different prints. So glad you enjoyed this quilt. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Ooh, how about using your center fabric for a round occasionally? So many ideas flying through my brain!!
And, BTW, I have only heard these referred to as bricks, not potato chips.
That's a great idea, Barbara! It'd be a fun way to make it! Yes, I'm with you about the bricks. My guess is that brick patterns don't usually turn 90-degrees, they all usually go the same direction. To me this is like a log cabin. Instead of using one long strip, we use a pieced strip. Whatever we call it, the design is great fun to play with! Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise