Girl, I am so glad I found you. You’re amazing!! I have been sewing for 70 years but just now starting to do quilting. I prefer quilt as you go. You have great ideas. I have found your videos very helpful. Thanks🎉
You have no idea how helpful this video is to me. I mostly make scrap quilts because of fabric costs and my friends give me their scraps. But I find that sometimes they can look like a big mess. You have helped me so much. Thank you!
I hate scraps I get so overwhelmed by scraps ! Once I make a quilt I don't want to see the fabric again ,with that said you would be the only one who might change my mind!!❤🐦🙏🐇
Yay, Neva! You'll be a convert before you know it! To me scrappy just means lots of different fabrics. Mixing them together is the fun for me. Just keep watching and you'll be surprised how easy it is to get caught up in the fun! Thanks so much for following along. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
I just spent putting ALL MY FABRICS IN CLEAR BOXES BY COLORS and then I find your wonderful you tube quilting site! THANK THANK THANK NOW I KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH OVER AT LEAST 40 years of fabrics!!! I started quilting too late as I'm now 88! I'm watching now and so thrilled what to do with what I have!!!
I forgot to mention that it was my very first scrappy quilt, Phyllis! Lots of memories in all those fabrics. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting Lea Louise
I believe the Potato Chip Block pre-dates even the 2010 book you described. I saw it demonstrated at a quilting retreat in the 1990s by a couple of ladies who called their system for scrappy quilts "Lumberyard Quilts," using fabric scraps they pre-cut into various sizes. And even then, I do not believe it was their design either. Many individuals have been given credit for the design over the years, but it is not a new design. It's a very old traditional design that has been around for a LONG time, enjoying a resurgence of popularity every few years. But having said that, I do like to see the old blocks come around again and be shown to and used by new generations of quilters.
Thanks for that info, Joanna! You're right about quilt blocks cycling through over the years. We're still quilting with blocks from the 1800s and they look great! It's fun to see the different way each quilter works with various blocks. I have a dictionary of traditional quilt blocks and enjoy looking through it from time to time. A great way to get some 'new' ideas! Thanks so much for your comment! Appreciate you following along. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
@@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise Since I wrote my original comment, I found out that the Potato Chip Block is also called Broken Courthouse Steps. It IS very similar to the Courthouse Steps block, but each "step" has more than one piece. There really is not much new under the Sun! But it's all good. Thanks again for your video.
Thanks Carolyn! That's my first 'scrappy' quilt from about 20 years ago. I used squares of all the batik fabrics I had recently quilting with and placed them in a very orderly fashion with lattice strips. I love it but definitely so happy that my scrappy quilts have morphed into what they are today! Thanks so much for watching. Be sure to check back for more quilting inspiration! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
I love your tips. I have made three potato chip quilts. The last one I started with a fussy cut 6.5 inch square with 6.5 by 3.5 rectangles. It was faster. I love all of them and will make more of them. Great use of scrapes.
That's an awesome idea, Peggy! That bigger size will definitely be a time saver. Plus you now have more options for using different size scraps! Thanks so much for following along. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
One idea that works for me is to take a black and white picture with your phone; it can show value (light and dark). So often, we use medium values. A monochrome photo can help with that.
Hi Lea Louise, Wow some fantastic info here! I have never done a scrappy quilt and just maybe I will. I have TONS of scraps. Lol Thank you so much for sharing! I’m sorry I didn’t get to you 10 hours ago, I hate that I missed it then. You have a great rest of the week and God Bless ❤
This will keep you busy for awhile, Pam! Thanks for stopping by. Hope you get to try a scrappy quilt, they are fun to make. Thanks for stopping by! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
Thank you, Corey! 😊 It's such an easy assembly and uses up lots of fabrics with beautiful results. Glad you enjoyed it! Sure appreciate you following along. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
That's a particular favorite of mine too, Lesley! Especially all those bright, beautiful colors! When we hear 'rail fence', we yawn and just move on. But when you start changing it up a bit the difference is amazing. That's the beauty of scrappy quilting, we sometimes need to modify and the results are such fun. Glad you picked up an idea you like! Thanks for watching. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
That's what they say, Lindsay! It's so perfect for small scraps that won't work for larger blocks. I already have more stacks ready to go! They sure are fun and quick to make. Thanks so much for following along! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
I love watching your tutorials❤. I always learn something new ,I would NEVER put colors together like you do! Thank you so much for taking your time to share your knowledge🐦❤🙏
Thanks so much, Neva 😊 It took me a long time to mix so many colors together but once I figured out how great it looks there's no going back! Thanks so much for watching. Be sure to check back for more quilting inspiration! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
Lea Louise I just found your tutorials a few days ago, I enjoy learning how to do quilts by you! You're a good teacher,and I appreciate your teachings. Thank you so much Sheila Honeter
Glad you like my tutorial! It's a fun block and a great way to use lots of fabrics. Hope you get to give it a try. Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
You are so welcome, Joan! It really is fun to make and see all those colors come together. Plus, it clears out a lot of scraps quickly! Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
It's coming soon, Evelyn! All 20 blocks are finished and now it's time to piece it together. Thanks so much for watching. Be sure to check back for more quilting inspiration! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
It really is super easy, GG! Just make a few blocks as you have time and you'll have a quilt in no time. My favorite is that there are fewer matching seams! Big time saver!! I'm having fun playing around with this block. Hope you get to give it a try. Thanks for following along! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
Thank you for these suggestions. Currently working on potato chip blocks using 4”x8” rectangles that waa cut out years ago. Thank you for your newsletter also.
That's awesome, Christine! It sounds like a big block that turns into a quilt a lot quicker. Have fun finishing! Thanks for watching. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
Glad you enjoyed it, Andrea! It's super easy and despite all the small pieces, it goes together quickly. Pre-sewing the end-to-end strips makes it much faster for me to assemble the block. There will be more to come! Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
What a great video! You really made a scrap pile come alive and did a fabulous job showing us how to move around the different colors. I am making quilts for a women’s shelter/halfway house and I am excited to try this with my scrap bins. Thank you so much. Can’t wait to see your finished work.
Glad it was helpful! This is a wonderful scrap buster and I'll be using it a lot, too. This was my first time with this block and I really enjoyed making them all. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
Grab some scraps and give a block a try, Sue. You'll love how fast they can go together. Plus you can increase the rectangle sizes to make bigger blocks faster! Thanks for watching. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
Thank you for suggesting that we use a solid for your eye to rest. I have some grunge that I'm going to use. It has the two colors that are in the quilt.
I am making 3 patriotic potato chip quilts. Center is red, followed by layer of white, and finally a layer of blue. I have an abundance of blue fabric so of course that needed to be the outside layer so a dent could be made in my scraps.
That's an awesome idea! The color layout for the blocks sounds perfect. Glad you're able to use all those scraps! Thanks so much for watching. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
Hi again Lea. I havefinished a potato chip quilt now to about a twin bed size. I wondering if you put borders on yours? I have had such fun doing this method. I'm going to try the larger center next time....for fun. I love your channel, and your sweet friendly conversation with us. I sew along while you talk and sew too. Thanks, Kathie
Totally agree, Kathy! Imagine how happy you'll be when you use some of those scraps. Making room so you get to buy new fabric. THEN add more beautiful scraps to your pile! It's a wonderful cycle in a quilter's life!! 🥰 Enjoy those scraps. Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
I have so few scraps. I guess it's because I do a lot of small projects between, even during, making bigger quilts. I have made a lot of table toppers, coasters, doll quilts, and wall hangings. I might be the odd man out here.
I sometimes feel overwhelmed with scraps because it looks like a big mess. I tried making a scrap block two different times and the second time I was a little more focused on the color placement and it looked better to me. The last block at the end of the video looked good and relaxing to me because it was somewhat laid out by color placement and evenly distributed.
So glad this works for you, Marcella! That's exactly why color and balance is so important. I've tried the random piecing as well but never like my results. My method in this tutorial works well and I enjoy the results. Keep working on it and you'll find your style, too! Thanks so much for watching. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
It's definitely a great way to use scraps, Danna! Plus it's quite easy since all the pieces are the same size. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
Hi Lea. I've loved watching this scrappy quilt idea. What is the finished quilt square size when you use the 2.5x4.5 strips? It looks like you have about four rows going around, like a log cabin style. I love the way you use the narrower strips to just make it fit into a square.
I've worked with two different size blocks. Kathie. The 12.5-inch block used 18 strips and the larger 16.5-inch block uses an 8.5-inch center blocks and 24 strips. You can also keep adding rows for very large blocks or even a single-block quilt. So many options! It's great to have you following along! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
That's a great design idea, Sheila! Some blocks keep each row one color, but I love the coordinated effect of your design. Low volume fabrics (lighter prints) are a favorite of mine so this may be my next one. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
I noticed if you use a directional center fabric, you have to remember to add the 2-sections to top and bottom on HALF, and then add the other half of the blocks starting on the SIDES with the initial 2 block sections. This way your nesting seams wont collide.
Great tip! This was my first PCB and was a great learning experience. I'm still making these quilts love their look. Sure appreciate you following along! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
Lea Louise sitting on your table to the left (looking at the screen from my point of view) are a lot of pinks and lights for that big stack of dark just under a fat quarter you found and you could make a beautiful quilt that isn't a scrappy but a quilt pattern you have.
You're right, Michelle! That pile of pinks was for another quilt but didn't get used. I'm trying to use up the pieces I already have before cutting into more FQs or yardage. Once I work through more of these dark fabrics, I may combine what's left with those pinks. It'd brighten the colors up well. Thanks for you comment! Sure appreciate you watching. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
Thanks for that info, Rhonda! It's amazing how these wonderful quilts continue to resurface. Sometimes the simplest is the best. Plus it allows so much creativity with color. Sure appreciate you following along! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
I have a lot of Chevron scraps. I'm at a loss of what to do with it. Do you have any ideas? I also have a great deal of gingham checks. Both are different sizes and colors. Any suggestions are appreciated. HELP!!!!!
Good questions, Jolynn. When you say Chevron scraps, I think of half square triangles. Is that what you mean? If so there are lots of ideas you can find online. I'll also include a link below to my playlist for quilts that are made with HSTs. czcams.com/play/PLDqkQjWsSDqmwhP_LbIm4jkEzqrFhalLf.html Gingham checks are a great accent fabric. I like mixing these blocks between floral prints and they look great together. Below is a link to a recent rag quilt I made using gingham. czcams.com/video/VHCwHUrLiv8/video.html Hope this helps! Thanks so much for watching. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
These rectangles are 2.5 x 4.5 inches, Donna. But you can use different sizes as long as the finished length is twice as long as the width. I've also seen 3.5 x 6.5 rectangles used with this block. Have fun making yours! Thanks for watching. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
Once my quilts are finished many are gifted or donated, Diane. That's why a lot of my quilts are baby quilts so they can be easily donated to those in need. My husband and I volunteer at a food and clothing pantry run by our church. Quite a few of my quilts have been given to young mothers. I can't think of a better way for them to be used. All my family members have quilts, too. I enjoy seeing my quilts bring a smile. Sure appreciate you following along! Thanks for watching. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
You have some really good ideas. I truly wondered where the potato chip block originated, because I've heard no less than a dozen people claim it as their brainchild. But I need to comment about something else. So far, I've watched 3/4 of your video, and it has been interrupted by 12 ads so far, each one at least 15 seconds long. It would be nice to have a bit fewer ads. I would prefer a one minute ad at the beginning of a video, so I can concentrate on what is being presented. Just saying....
Valid point! Unfortunately I don't have control over how many ads are shown. It's determined by the length of the video. I've cut back from doing the hour-long videos which helps a bit. Here's a hint - if you watch on a computer with an ad blocker installed you can watch ad free. Thanks so much for watching...ads and all! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
Girl, I am so glad I found you. You’re amazing!!
I have been sewing for 70 years but just now starting to do quilting. I prefer quilt as you go. You have great ideas. I have found your videos very helpful. Thanks🎉
So awesome to hear, Nina! Thanks so much for following along. Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
You have no idea how helpful this video is to me. I mostly make scrap quilts because of fabric costs and my friends give me their scraps. But I find that sometimes they can look like a big mess. You have helped me so much. Thank you!
That's wonderful, Anna! Have fun making all those quilting coming your way. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
I hate scraps I get so overwhelmed by scraps ! Once I make a quilt I don't want to see the fabric again ,with that said you would be the only one who might change my mind!!❤🐦🙏🐇
Yay, Neva! You'll be a convert before you know it! To me scrappy just means lots of different fabrics. Mixing them together is the fun for me. Just keep watching and you'll be surprised how easy it is to get caught up in the fun! Thanks so much for following along. Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
I just spent putting ALL MY FABRICS IN CLEAR BOXES BY COLORS and then I find your wonderful you tube quilting site! THANK THANK THANK NOW I KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH OVER AT LEAST 40 years of fabrics!!! I started quilting too late as I'm now 88! I'm watching now and so thrilled what to do with what I have!!!
That's fantastic, Joan! You have a wonderful pile of beautiful quilts when you're finished. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
beautiful quilt behind you😊
I forgot to mention that it was my very first scrappy quilt, Phyllis! Lots of memories in all those fabrics. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting
Lea Louise
I'm a new quilter. I love your channel, found your advice very helpful ❤
Awesome to hear! Thanks so much for following. Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
I believe the Potato Chip Block pre-dates even the 2010 book you described. I saw it demonstrated at a quilting retreat in the 1990s by a couple of ladies who called their system for scrappy quilts "Lumberyard Quilts," using fabric scraps they pre-cut into various sizes. And even then, I do not believe it was their design either. Many individuals have been given credit for the design over the years, but it is not a new design. It's a very old traditional design that has been around for a LONG time, enjoying a resurgence of popularity every few years. But having said that, I do like to see the old blocks come around again and be shown to and used by new generations of quilters.
Thanks for that info, Joanna! You're right about quilt blocks cycling through over the years. We're still quilting with blocks from the 1800s and they look great! It's fun to see the different way each quilter works with various blocks. I have a dictionary of traditional quilt blocks and enjoy looking through it from time to time. A great way to get some 'new' ideas! Thanks so much for your comment! Appreciate you following along. Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
@@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise Since I wrote my original comment, I found out that the Potato Chip Block is also called Broken Courthouse Steps. It IS very similar to the Courthouse Steps block, but each "step" has more than one piece. There really is not much new under the Sun! But it's all good. Thanks again for your video.
I love the quilt on the wall behind your left side, looks so neat
Thanks Carolyn! That's my first 'scrappy' quilt from about 20 years ago. I used squares of all the batik fabrics I had recently quilting with and placed them in a very orderly fashion with lattice strips. I love it but definitely so happy that my scrappy quilts have morphed into what they are today! Thanks so much for watching. Be sure to check back for more quilting inspiration! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
I love your tips. I have made three potato chip quilts. The last one I started with a fussy cut 6.5 inch square with 6.5 by 3.5 rectangles. It was faster. I love all of them and will make more of them. Great use of scrapes.
That's an awesome idea, Peggy! That bigger size will definitely be a time saver. Plus you now have more options for using different size scraps! Thanks so much for following along. Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
One idea that works for me is to take a black and white picture with your phone; it can show value (light and dark). So often, we use medium values. A monochrome photo can help with that.
Hi Lea Louise,
Wow some fantastic info here!
I have never done a scrappy quilt
and just maybe I will. I have TONS
of scraps. Lol
Thank you so much for sharing!
I’m sorry I didn’t get to you 10
hours ago, I hate that I missed it then.
You have a great rest of the week and God Bless ❤
This will keep you busy for awhile, Pam! Thanks for stopping by. Hope you get to try a scrappy quilt, they are fun to make. Thanks for stopping by! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
I love making the potato chip blocks. I’ve made 3-4 of them.😊
That's awesome, Diann! Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Blocks or full quilts? I have a new stock pile of blocks only, around 50 plus
This is really fun
It absolutely it, Ellen! You'll enjoy making one yourself. Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Beautiful!
Thanks so much for following along, Betty! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
I ❤scrappy quilts and your ideas are so practical. Thanks so much Lea.
Glad you like them, Diana! Enjoy giving it a try yourself. Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
So beautiful ❤
Thank you, Corey! 😊 It's such an easy assembly and uses up lots of fabrics with beautiful results. Glad you enjoyed it! Sure appreciate you following along. Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
A great way to use up scraps. I like the version at 6.22 - a great way to use up even smaller pieces - thanks for the idea 🥰
That's a particular favorite of mine too, Lesley! Especially all those bright, beautiful colors! When we hear 'rail fence', we yawn and just move on. But when you start changing it up a bit the difference is amazing. That's the beauty of scrappy quilting, we sometimes need to modify and the results are such fun. Glad you picked up an idea you like! Thanks for watching. Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
These "Potato Chip Blocks" are sooo much fun to make. You can't stop at just one! ❤
That's what they say, Lindsay! It's so perfect for small scraps that won't work for larger blocks. I already have more stacks ready to go! They sure are fun and quick to make. Thanks so much for following along! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
I love your new sign❤
Quite special! Thanks for watching!! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
I love watching your tutorials❤. I always learn something new ,I would NEVER put colors together like you do! Thank you so much for taking your time to share your knowledge🐦❤🙏
Thanks so much, Neva 😊 It took me a long time to mix so many colors together but once I figured out how great it looks there's no going back! Thanks so much for watching. Be sure to check back for more quilting inspiration! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Love the variety that can be created using these suggestions.
Absolutely, Saundra! There are endless opportunities and I'm excited to try more. Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Lea Louise
I just found your tutorials a few days ago, I enjoy learning how to do quilts by you! You're a good teacher,and I appreciate your
teachings. Thank you so much
Sheila Honeter
Thanks so much for your kind words. I'm so glad you're enjoying my videos and and appreciate you following along! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Beautiful way to use up scraps. Good pattern for those blocks. Thanks.
Glad you like my tutorial! It's a fun block and a great way to use lots of fabrics. Hope you get to give it a try. Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Thanks for the credit for the potato chip quilt. It's so versatile, I believe it is a new classic quilt block.
You are so welcome, Joan! It really is fun to make and see all those colors come together. Plus, it clears out a lot of scraps quickly! Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Thank you for the guidance you have shared when choosing fabrics for a scrappy quilt. Look forward to seeing your quilt top. ❤️
It's coming soon, Evelyn! All 20 blocks are finished and now it's time to piece it together. Thanks so much for watching. Be sure to check back for more quilting inspiration! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Such an easy and cute pattern.
It really is super easy, GG! Just make a few blocks as you have time and you'll have a quilt in no time. My favorite is that there are fewer matching seams! Big time saver!! I'm having fun playing around with this block. Hope you get to give it a try. Thanks for following along! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Fantastic videos aways. Adore you, Lea Louise! So talented and so inspiring.
I am so blessed to have such awesome viewers like you, Melanie! Thanks so much for following along!! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Thank you for these suggestions. Currently working on potato chip blocks using 4”x8” rectangles that waa cut out years ago. Thank you for your newsletter also.
That's awesome, Christine! It sounds like a big block that turns into a quilt a lot quicker. Have fun finishing! Thanks for watching. Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Absolutely fantastic.
Glad you enjoyed it, Andrea! It's super easy and despite all the small pieces, it goes together quickly. Pre-sewing the end-to-end strips makes it much faster for me to assemble the block. There will be more to come! Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
I have made two quilts in my life and I am working on my third. Quilting is fun and relaxing for me . would Love to win this Gorgeous quilt
Win the quilt? How?
The contest is over, Lynnette. But there will be another next month! Thanks so much for following along! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
What a great video! You really made a scrap pile come alive and did a fabulous job showing us how to move around the different colors. I am making quilts for a women’s shelter/halfway house and I am excited to try this with my scrap bins. Thank you so much. Can’t wait to see your finished work.
Glad it was helpful! This is a wonderful scrap buster and I'll be using it a lot, too. This was my first time with this block and I really enjoyed making them all. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
This looks like such a fun block to make! Thank you for showing this to us.
Grab some scraps and give a block a try, Sue. You'll love how fast they can go together. Plus you can increase the rectangle sizes to make bigger blocks faster! Thanks for watching. Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Thanks for the video and the information. I hope you have a great week ahead!
Thanks so much for watching! Have a great day. Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Thank you for suggesting that we use a solid for your eye to rest. I have some grunge that I'm going to use. It has the two colors that are in the quilt.
Perfect, Deb! It'll look great and will enhance your color scheme! Enjoy making your quilt. Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
I am making 3 patriotic potato chip quilts. Center is red, followed by layer of white, and finally a layer of blue. I have an abundance of blue fabric so of course that needed to be the outside layer so a dent could be made in my scraps.
That's an awesome idea! The color layout for the blocks sounds perfect. Glad you're able to use all those scraps! Thanks so much for watching. Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Hi again Lea. I havefinished a potato chip quilt now to about a twin bed size. I wondering if you put borders on yours? I have had such fun doing this method. I'm going to try the larger center next time....for fun. I love your channel, and your sweet friendly conversation with us. I sew along while you talk and sew too. Thanks, Kathie
Yea. every new challenge panel gets lovlier
Thanks so much for following along, Kat! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
My scraps make me so happy...evn if I don't use all of them.
Totally agree, Kathy! Imagine how happy you'll be when you use some of those scraps. Making room so you get to buy new fabric. THEN add more beautiful scraps to your pile! It's a wonderful cycle in a quilter's life!! 🥰 Enjoy those scraps. Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
I have so few scraps. I guess it's because I do a lot of small projects between, even during, making bigger quilts. I have made a lot of table toppers, coasters, doll quilts, and wall hangings. I might be the odd man out here.
That's awesome to have a plan for all your scraps, Beth! Kudos to you! Thanks so much for watching. Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
I sometimes feel overwhelmed with scraps because it looks like a big mess. I tried making a scrap block two different times and the second time I was a little more focused on the color placement and it looked better to me. The last block at the end of the video looked good and relaxing to me because it was somewhat laid out by color placement and evenly distributed.
So glad this works for you, Marcella! That's exactly why color and balance is so important. I've tried the random piecing as well but never like my results. My method in this tutorial works well and I enjoy the results. Keep working on it and you'll find your style, too! Thanks so much for watching. Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
You. Ake it easier for me to do scrappy and not fret about it. Thanks
Absolutely, Ellen! Remember there are no rules when it's your quilt!! Appreciate you following along! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
I love "potato chip" blocks because there are so many ways to do them. Scrappy is definitely fun.
It's definitely a great way to use scraps, Danna! Plus it's quite easy since all the pieces are the same size. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Hi Lea. I've loved watching this scrappy quilt idea. What is the finished quilt square size when you use the 2.5x4.5 strips? It looks like you have about four rows going around, like a log cabin style. I love the way you use the narrower strips to just make it fit into a square.
I've worked with two different size blocks. Kathie. The 12.5-inch block used 18 strips and the larger 16.5-inch block uses an 8.5-inch center blocks and 24 strips. You can also keep adding rows for very large blocks or even a single-block quilt. So many options! It's great to have you following along! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
I made my blocks with a centre 4 1/2" squares and then did light round and the last round used colours from the centre square.
That's a great design idea, Sheila! Some blocks keep each row one color, but I love the coordinated effect of your design. Low volume fabrics (lighter prints) are a favorite of mine so this may be my next one. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
I noticed if you use a directional center fabric, you have to remember to add the 2-sections to top and bottom on HALF, and then add the other half of the blocks starting on the SIDES with the initial 2 block sections. This way your nesting seams wont collide.
Great tip! This was my first PCB and was a great learning experience. I'm still making these quilts love their look. Sure appreciate you following along! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Lea Louise sitting on your table to the left (looking at the screen from my point of view) are a lot of pinks and lights for that big stack of dark just under a fat quarter you found and you could make a beautiful quilt that isn't a scrappy but a quilt pattern you have.
You're right, Michelle! That pile of pinks was for another quilt but didn't get used. I'm trying to use up the pieces I already have before cutting into more FQs or yardage. Once I work through more of these dark fabrics, I may combine what's left with those pinks. It'd brighten the colors up well. Thanks for you comment! Sure appreciate you watching. Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
In 2002 it was published in 'Successful Scrap Quilts From Simple Rectangles' by Judy Turner And Margaret Rolfe
Thanks for that info, Rhonda! It's amazing how these wonderful quilts continue to resurface. Sometimes the simplest is the best. Plus it allows so much creativity with color. Sure appreciate you following along! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
I have a lot of Chevron scraps. I'm at a loss of what to do with it. Do you have any ideas?
I also have a great deal of gingham checks. Both are different sizes and colors. Any suggestions are appreciated. HELP!!!!!
Good questions, Jolynn. When you say Chevron scraps, I think of half square triangles. Is that what you mean? If so there are lots of ideas you can find online. I'll also include a link below to my playlist for quilts that are made with HSTs.
czcams.com/play/PLDqkQjWsSDqmwhP_LbIm4jkEzqrFhalLf.html
Gingham checks are a great accent fabric. I like mixing these blocks between floral prints and they look great together. Below is a link to a recent rag quilt I made using gingham.
czcams.com/video/VHCwHUrLiv8/video.html
Hope this helps! Thanks so much for watching. Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
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Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
I am sorry I missed this, but what was the dimensions of the rectangles that you used?
These rectangles are 2.5 x 4.5 inches, Donna. But you can use different sizes as long as the finished length is twice as long as the width. I've also seen 3.5 x 6.5 rectangles used with this block. Have fun making yours! Thanks for watching. Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
What have you done with all of your quilts?
Once my quilts are finished many are gifted or donated, Diane. That's why a lot of my quilts are baby quilts so they can be easily donated to those in need. My husband and I volunteer at a food and clothing pantry run by our church. Quite a few of my quilts have been given to young mothers. I can't think of a better way for them to be used. All my family members have quilts, too. I enjoy seeing my quilts bring a smile. Sure appreciate you following along! Thanks for watching. Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
You have some really good ideas. I truly wondered where the potato chip block originated, because I've heard no less than a dozen people claim it as their brainchild. But I need to comment about something else. So far, I've watched 3/4 of your video, and it has been interrupted by 12 ads so far, each one at least 15 seconds long. It would be nice to have a bit fewer ads. I would prefer a one minute ad at the beginning of a video, so I can concentrate on what is being presented. Just saying....
Valid point! Unfortunately I don't have control over how many ads are shown. It's determined by the length of the video. I've cut back from doing the hour-long videos which helps a bit. Here's a hint - if you watch on a computer with an ad blocker installed you can watch ad free. Thanks so much for watching...ads and all! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Love no matching seams
That's the best part of this quilt, Ellen! It's much faster to make this way. Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise