The POTATO CHIP block

Everyone is asking  “What is a potato Chip Block”.

Well I first saw it on Brenda’s YouTube when I was searching ideas for scraps.

https://youtu.be/-lyBtI2086I?si=fU0hFg74PjfWN3EU

She remembers a chip commercial that says “good luck eating just one” . 

So now she says “good luck just making one”.

There is a great 33 page booklet that is free.  You can get yours from HERE

As the title says, this is the basic design and colour layout. Lights and darks. Whether it be in a colourway or totally scrappy. 

I have chosen totally scrappy. Each piece is 2.5” * 4*5”.  It goes together like courthouse steps.

Here is my block done. It measures 12.5”. You can keep adding as many  rounds as you like. Some people have made full baby quilts and even larger by just continuing the rounds.

When I cut my blocks I store them in this box from Bunnings. The drawers are the perfect size.

A great way to use up all your scraps  and leftover bindings without thinking too hard. An easy one to do for leaders and Enders. You don’t even have to match seams.

I also found this site which explains a bit too.

https://inspiredquiltingbylealouise.com/best-potato-chip-block-secrets/#:~:text=What%20is%20a%20Potato%20Chip,name%20the%20Potato%20Chip%20Block!

What is a Potato Chip Block

While this pattern goes back at least 100 years and has been published under different names, it continues to be a popular favorite. The current name is only a couple years old. The idea being that this quilt is so simple and quick to assemble, you can’t make just one. Hence, its name the Potato Chip Block!.

For everyone on Facebook go to Conquering Mount Scrapmore with Brenda and search for Potato Chip Block. You will get loads of ideas and pictures of so many great quilts.

 Apparently they are addictive.

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