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How to Make a Fat Quarter Potato Chip Quilt?
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Hi Reader, With HUNDREDS of 2.5" x 4.5" rectangles cut and ready to sew, my next potato chip quilt will be finishing up soon. Today's video focuses on how to make the super-sized potato chip block that I'm using in my newest quilt. This Super-Sized block is different as it begins with a larger center square and finishes at 16.5", larger than the 'usual' 12.5" block. It's a BIG timesaver! Get your FREE Printable Super-Sized Potato Chip Block Tutorialβ This technique is perfect for panel quilts which is what I'm making. It's such a pretty group of panels and will look gorgeous together surrounded with rows of scrappy fabrics! In the meantime, check out this video so you understand how the super-sized block is assembled. You can even start making a few blocks yourself so you'll be ready to make your own quilt! Panel fabrics are not usually my first choice. Primarily because I'm never quite sure how to use them. This potato chip quilt is a perfect way to showcase your favorite fabric panels. I'm even adding some favorite focal fabrics for the centers, too. If you're interested in looking at what panels are available to purchase, check out the link below. This is an affiliate link and I may receive a small commission for each purchase, but that will not affect your price. βFat Quarter Shop: A wide selection of novelty and holiday fabric panels. Another great scrappy idea is to vary the size of your Potato Chip Quilt Blocks. This Christmas Fabric video below shows you three different sizes. The advantage is you can choose the best size rectangle that will use up the most of your fabric stash! Or mix up the sizes like I did in this video below. After seeing how easy it is to make different size Potato Chip Quilt Blocks that all fit together in a single quilt, you're ready for the next step! Just imagine this fabulous quilt made with your favorite scrap fabrics! Watch and see how easy it is! Pull all your favorite fabric scraps together and start cutting them into the varying sizes shown in the videos. You may reference the pattern for more details. Decide which size blocks you'll make, then begin laying them out together into a gorgeous quilt! You'll be amazed how easy this pattern is. π β'Chic Fusion' Potato Chip Quilt PATTERN SALEβ
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Checking My To-Do List!
I'll be happy to finally finish this Super-Sized Potato Chip Panel Quilt! I'm adding some new techniques to this quilt that I think you'll definitely want to try. There's still lots of fabric waiting for my attentions. ππ§΅β
My quilting has recently slowed down dramatically due to some unexpected schedule changes!
I injured my left shoulder a couple months ago. It wasn't a big problem at first, but then I found it difficult to sit at the sewing machine and computer. That really slowed me down. After x-rays showing no broken bones, my doctor recommended physical therapy. It's been such a big help already after only two weeks. There will be two more weeks to get my shoulder working as it should again! But as you can see, I'm back on the computer sending you an email.β€
We are blessed to have our grandkids staying with us for about a month. The ongoing heatwave is limiting our outdoor activities but we are having fun together nonetheless. With a multitude of activity and craft projects, we have plenty to keep us busy.
My quilting should be getting back on schedule soon. There's too much fabric waiting for my attention! I'm trying to stay on task and not get distracted with all the eye-candy on my shelf. ππ§΅β
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Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
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Hi! I'm Lea Louise. π€ Welcome to Inspired Quilting!
I'm a Blessed Quilter. 𧡠A Sewist Creator. π¨ A Lover of beautiful fabrics! β And most importantly, I'm anxious to share it all with you! π Thanks for stopping by. π Please share your e-mail so we can get together again soon. @inspiredquiltingbylealouise #lealouisequilts
Hi Reader, When it comes to the holidays, my primary rule is 'Keep It Simple'! While I may only follow it the first few months, it's a good rule. Until I see what else is out there to create and I want to make it all! π So I'm changing my approach this year...again. Use simple blocks that go together fast and easy! Here's how I'm deciding which blocks to choose. First, it must be a block I can easily make scrappy. This way I can use fabric I already have which saves me money. I prefer to buy...
Hi Reader, My Potato Chip Panel Quilt is finally finished and I think you'll love it! This video brings all the steps together. You'll see how the panels are assembled around the large center floral wreath. There were a few tricks needed to get it all to fit evenly. These 'modifications' only improved the final layout resulting in a wonderful finished quilt top! There is one last step before I can get this one quilted. I have enough fabric for a border on just one side. The border will be on...
Hi Reader, This panel potato chip quilt is looking fabulous and I'm so close to being finished. Have you ever had a quilt just about finished only to find a mistake that HAD to be fixed? I have a couple from a few years ago that are still sitting on the shelf waiting for me to get the mistakes corrected. But for this faux-pas (a really big mistake!) I was determined to make the block usable! This video is a step-by-step tutorial for fixing a common mistake we all probably encounter at some...