This is one of those wonderful tutorials that reminds you a quilt block does not have to stay the way you first made it. In this latest video from Americana Quilting, the classic Potato Chip block gets sliced apart and rearranged into a fresh new Pinwheel block with so much movement and charm.
Here is why this one is worth watching:
- A clever block transformation. Starting with a Potato Chip block and slicing it back into a Pinwheel feels a little like magic, and the technique opens up the way you think about reworking blocks you already love.
- A wonderful scrap buster. The block is built to use up leftover strips and odds and ends from your stash, so it is a really satisfying way to clear out the bin and end up with something beautiful.
- Quick and beginner-friendly. The whole process is fast, easy to follow, and the blocks come together quickly, which makes it a perfect pick when you want a fun, productive sewing afternoon.
Have you ever sliced up a finished block to create a brand new one, or is this your first time meeting the Potato Chip technique? We would love to hear in the comments which scraps you would try this with first.
If you want the Pinwheel block written up on its own, we have done that: how to make a Pinwheel quilt block, with a cutting chart for six sizes, the trick that makes the center lie flat, and a free one page pattern sheet to print.
