mhollifiel

I make tops for Project Linus and my "go to" pattern is the Potato Chip because you can't make just one. It's just a 8.5" block surrounded by a 2.5" strip on all sides. You can also use a 10" center block. You can alternate two colors center and sides or get fancier with the addition of compatible fabrics. This pattern can also be cut into quarters and, by twisting two opposite corners 180 degrees and sewing like a D9P, you get a whole new look. Lightning fast!

I usually am making 4-8 or these tops at the time. They also do fine with or without a border. As to how many times I have duplicated this or other patterns (like nine patch/snowball) only the good Lord knows!