I saw a different video showing a large center starting piece for the super sized hot pad and I just want to thank you so much. Last year my husband's granny passed away and she loved cooking big Sunday dinners. Any family who was available just had to show up so we have so many memories of her in the kitchen and around the table loving on and laughing with family. I am getting some of her calico house dresses and extra fabric from her house. I've been looking for a way to use these, honor her memory and ideally have something for us and to share. Once I saw this idea, I knew this is what I wanted to make. Depending on the quality of the dresses (they've been worn) and how many I get, I want to make these hot pads for my family and gift one to each of her "kids". This way Granny can still be a part of our family dinners. I am so excited, I can barely wait to get started!
That is such a fabulous idea and a perfect way to showcase those fabrics! Your family will love having those keepsakes. Sure appreciate you following along! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
I made several (6) potato chip hot pads, but instead of the colorful center, I used a printable fabric block, printed with a nice "in the kitchen-cooking" photo of my mom (who recently passed away) and gifted the hot pads to each of my siblings. They really loved them! Thank you for the inspiration! PS. I would be more than happy to take all those small "throw-away" pieces you have left over! :)
That's an awesome idea, Suzy! Kudos to you - those sweet dogs surely love you for it. 😊 Thanks for your comment and for following along! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
Glad you enjoyed this, Lesley! I still want to try some mug rug size pieces, too...and maybe a table square or wall hanging. I'll be sewing for a very long time! It's great to have you following along! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
Glad you like it, Jeni! It's so easy to adjust the size of these blocks for any table or even a quilt. These are definitely fun to make! Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
Thank you for the detailed instructions. I always learn so much from you. I especially appreciate the Insul-Bright information. I'm starting a potato chip quilt. Almost finished the cutting. 😅. I am obsessed with this block. So much fun! Going to watch your other videos on this block before I confirm my layout. 😊 ❤
So many options, Nancy! It's not easy to choose so I made one of each and still working on more. It's great to have you following along! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
Who doesn't need a hot pad, Christine! You'll love this one. Get some practice in now b/c I always make more for Christmas. Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
Hi! I've watched your videos for a while now. You make such lovely quilts using batiks. Have you had trouble with colors bleeding? If so, what do you do?
Only on one quilt, Pilar. It was a bright red/pink batik next to low volume fabrics and it bled about a 1/4-inch into the lighter fabric...and I still have it on the shelf. The way I understand the batik process is that the fabric is rinsed/washed to remove the wax when it's finished. It seems to me that would remove most of the excess dye. Therefore I don't prewash and only had the one issue with the red batik. As a precaution, you could always dip a few inches of fabric in water and lay it on a white paper towel to test it. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
Oh that sounds so pretty, Debbie! I'm thinking about a quilt of valor. There's so much you can do with such a simple block. Thanks so much following along! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
Hi Lea, I just wanted to know if you could help me with something. I went to the Salvation Army store here, and purchased all of their wedding gowns and formals. I brought them home and cut most of them up. Saved everything. The lace, the satin, the silk. How do I sew satin and silk ? Should I put them on steam a seam and then quilt them together ? What thread do I use ? er...what type of thread and what size of thread ? Can you help ?
Wow, that's quite a project, Jeni! It sounds like lots of fun. Silk will probably require the 'lightest' touch, especially when ironing. You can easily sew either fabric using a poly thread or a poly-cotton. Use a smaller size needle as you would for quilting, like a #10-#11. The big thing is to use a couple small pieces as a sample for ironing. If you're talking about assembling the quilt sandwich, use Odif 505 Spray Adhesive for Fabric. It'll hold your layers together without using pins. Best of all is that you won't need an iron either. To use an iron, check for tags in the dresses giving you handling instructions, or do an ironing test. Start with a low or medium heat iron on the wrong side of the fabric with a damp pressing cloth and see how it reacts. I use a cotton dish towel which works well. Keep the iron moving and don't hold it one spot where it'll get too hot in one place and scorch the fabric. For best results using steam-a-seam 2 you'll need high heat. It'll adhere fabric together at a lower temp, but may not sew well as it can cause your needle to get sticky without high heat. Again, the best advice is to try it first. I definitely wouldn't use it for holding layers together for quilting as it will add a firmness to the fabric. Hope I've answered your questions. Let me know if you have any other questions. Enjoy your quilting! Lea Louise
Well, I was thinking of using the pieces in conjunction with my batiks. I cut them up in 5 inch squares, or most of them. I wanted to make a bed quilt with them and the batiks. I thank you very much for your time and expertise in this matter. You ROCK ! Again, thank you.@@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise
There was a video a couple weeks earlier with the assembly details, this video was to show how to use a single block. Check out the two links below to see how it's made as I've found a couple shortcuts that really speed things up. Sorry for the confusion! Thanks so much for watching. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise th-cam.com/video/HFD347nCCzk/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/SWnSeh-gjys/w-d-xo.html
This link below will take you there, Lonnie! shrsl.com/2osus Have fun with your new fabrics. I was thinking about trying the layer cake club as it's a good way to get new fabrics. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise
Lea Louise is always a joy to watch😊
You're awesome, Diane! Thanks so much for following along! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
I saw a different video showing a large center starting piece for the super sized hot pad and I just want to thank you so much. Last year my husband's granny passed away and she loved cooking big Sunday dinners. Any family who was available just had to show up so we have so many memories of her in the kitchen and around the table loving on and laughing with family. I am getting some of her calico house dresses and extra fabric from her house. I've been looking for a way to use these, honor her memory and ideally have something for us and to share. Once I saw this idea, I knew this is what I wanted to make. Depending on the quality of the dresses (they've been worn) and how many I get, I want to make these hot pads for my family and gift one to each of her "kids". This way Granny can still be a part of our family dinners. I am so excited, I can barely wait to get started!
That is such a fabulous idea and a perfect way to showcase those fabrics! Your family will love having those keepsakes. Sure appreciate you following along! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Hi. Enjoyed this. Thank you.
Very pretty.
Love this quilt block. Thankyou Louise.
Glad you enjoyed! It's sure make a pretty quilt. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
I made several (6) potato chip hot pads, but instead of the colorful center, I used a printable fabric block, printed with a nice "in the kitchen-cooking" photo of my mom (who recently passed away) and gifted the hot pads to each of my siblings. They really loved them! Thank you for the inspiration!
PS. I would be more than happy to take all those small "throw-away" pieces you have left over! :)
I collect all my small scraps and selvages and fill dog pillows that I donate to local dog pound.
That's an awesome idea, Suzy! Kudos to you - those sweet dogs surely love you for it. 😊 Thanks for your comment and for following along! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Thank you, Lea. You are such an interssting person! You also have a great teaching voice.
Thank you for that, Mary! Quilting is my passion which make teaching it such fun for me. Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Another fun project! I do love spring, so this will be a chance to pull out some pretty fabrics. Thanks Lea Louise. :)
Have fun, Maryanne! Sure appreciate you watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
What a great idea and a nice finish. This style is suitable for placemats; something on my 'to-do' list. Thanks for sharing another useful project 🥰
Glad you enjoyed this, Lesley! I still want to try some mug rug size pieces, too...and maybe a table square or wall hanging. I'll be sewing for a very long time! It's great to have you following along! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Lovely ❤️
Thanks so much for following along! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
This is a really cute idea for my table. 2 1/2 x 4 1/2. I love what you did with this. Thank you.
Glad you like it, Jeni! It's so easy to adjust the size of these blocks for any table or even a quilt. These are definitely fun to make! Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Very cute!
Thank you, Elizabeth! 😊 Appreciate you following along. Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Beautiful thank you for sharing. Happy Easter have a blessed evening God bless you and your family.
Thanks so much for watching! Blessings to you and Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Thank you for the detailed instructions. I always learn so much from you. I especially appreciate the Insul-Bright information. I'm starting a potato chip quilt. Almost finished the cutting. 😅. I am obsessed with this block. So much fun! Going to watch your other videos on this block before I confirm my layout. 😊 ❤
So many options, Nancy! It's not easy to choose so I made one of each and still working on more. It's great to have you following along! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
This is great and I cannot wait to do it.
It's a quick finish and you'll love it, Kim! Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
I need a hot pad!
Who doesn't need a hot pad, Christine! You'll love this one. Get some practice in now b/c I always make more for Christmas. Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Hi! I've watched your videos for a while now. You make such lovely quilts using batiks. Have you had trouble with colors bleeding? If so, what do you do?
Only on one quilt, Pilar. It was a bright red/pink batik next to low volume fabrics and it bled about a 1/4-inch into the lighter fabric...and I still have it on the shelf. The way I understand the batik process is that the fabric is rinsed/washed to remove the wax when it's finished. It seems to me that would remove most of the excess dye. Therefore I don't prewash and only had the one issue with the red batik.
As a precaution, you could always dip a few inches of fabric in water and lay it on a white paper towel to test it. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
@@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise thank you!
I'm making a potaoe chip christmas themed quilt.
Oh that sounds so pretty, Debbie! I'm thinking about a quilt of valor. There's so much you can do with such a simple block. Thanks so much following along! Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
Hi Lea, I just wanted to know if you could help me with something. I went to the Salvation Army store here, and purchased all of their wedding gowns and formals. I brought them home and cut most of them up. Saved everything. The lace, the satin, the silk. How do I sew satin and silk ? Should I put them on steam a seam and then quilt them together ? What thread do I use ? er...what type of thread and what size of thread ? Can you help ?
Wow, that's quite a project, Jeni! It sounds like lots of fun. Silk will probably require the 'lightest' touch, especially when ironing. You can easily sew either fabric using a poly thread or a poly-cotton. Use a smaller size needle as you would for quilting, like a #10-#11. The big thing is to use a couple small pieces as a sample for ironing.
If you're talking about assembling the quilt sandwich, use Odif 505 Spray Adhesive for Fabric. It'll hold your layers together without using pins. Best of all is that you won't need an iron either.
To use an iron, check for tags in the dresses giving you handling instructions, or do an ironing test. Start with a low or medium heat iron on the wrong side of the fabric with a damp pressing cloth and see how it reacts. I use a cotton dish towel which works well. Keep the iron moving and don't hold it one spot where it'll get too hot in one place and scorch the fabric.
For best results using steam-a-seam 2 you'll need high heat. It'll adhere fabric together at a lower temp, but may not sew well as it can cause your needle to get sticky without high heat. Again, the best advice is to try it first. I definitely wouldn't use it for holding layers together for quilting as it will add a firmness to the fabric.
Hope I've answered your questions. Let me know if you have any other questions. Enjoy your quilting!
Lea Louise
Well, I was thinking of using the pieces in conjunction with my batiks. I cut them up in 5 inch squares, or most of them. I wanted to make a bed quilt with them and the batiks. I thank you very much for your time and expertise in this matter. You ROCK ! Again, thank you.@@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise
Also do fat quarters have to be prewashed?
I saw a video on Pinterest which advertised a potato chip ruler 2 1/2” by 4 1/2”. Do you know of it in USA
How do you sew together, you didnt say or show
There was a video a couple weeks earlier with the assembly details, this video was to show how to use a single block. Check out the two links below to see how it's made as I've found a couple shortcuts that really speed things up. Sorry for the confusion! Thanks so much for watching. Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
th-cam.com/video/HFD347nCCzk/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/SWnSeh-gjys/w-d-xo.html
How can I get monthly fat quarter shop?
This link below will take you there, Lonnie!
shrsl.com/2osus
Have fun with your new fabrics. I was thinking about trying the layer cake club as it's a good way to get new fabrics. Happy Quilting,
Lea Louise
@@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise7:12
This is dragging on way to long and slow