I call it floating because the chains just seem to hover over the background fabric, and you can see through to the background below. In the triple irish chain quilt family, we see that odd numbers of blocks in both the rows and columns are needed to create a symmetrical design. While this book remains a best seller, eleanor wanted to update her book and add balance to the quilt. For a queen quilt that is 84 x 104 with borders, making 63 10 blocks, youll need. The irish chain, a traditional pattern, is one of favorites. Get the best deals on irish chain antique completed quilts when you shop the largest online selection at. The irish chain is one of those terrific quilts for beginnersits all strips and squaresno triangles or bias edges to deal with. These lovely patterns and templates range from easy, beginner quilt block patterns to more complicated. It is a beautiful example of what can be done with small leftover bits and bobs. The tutorials are grouped in charm packs quilts, layer cake quilts, jelly roll quilts, fat eighth quilts, fat quarter quilts, yardage quilts, and scrappy quilts. The best thing is its made even easier with our favorite convenience item jelly rolls.
Over the course of about 10 years, i have never made another irish chain quilt. For a quilt of this size youll need 4 different cotton fabrics of the following yardage for the blocks we used. See more ideas about irish chain quilt, quilts and quilt patterns. This one is a fun one because of the dark background. I have been wanting to make one for some time now, and this tutorial has awakened something in me. This easy irish chain quilt pattern is a beginners delight make 6 inch blocks from strip sets fast. I found the pattern for this broken irish chain quilt block free online at quilters cache here. Yet, theres more to a 9patch block than meets the eye. Irish chain quilt patterns all share a common technique and look, but no two irish chain quilts are the same. Many more patterns that only have 1 or 2 free quilt pattern sources listed can be found in the miscellaneous pages below.
The braided triple irish chain quilt is very simple and very elegant and would fit into any room of any house in the right color combination. Quilt tutorials click on the picture of your desired project to be linked to the tutorial. Double up quilt pattern pdf 5 sizes in baby lap twin etsy. Can you see the library sticker on the spine of jinny beyers book.
Clear and comprehensive yardage charts include color photos of finished quilts from wallhanging to king size. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. After reading about this super scrappy triple irish chain quilt, i feel moved to get. The pattern includes easytofollow, step bystep instructions for cutting and piecing this quilt. Irish chain quilts feature a primary design of squares that are linked together to form a. With 112 full color pages, irish chain in a day provides yardage and cutting charts for six quilt sizes, assistance in color variations with a paste up sheet, and border treatments. Wendy gilbert joins eleanor with an exciting new variation on the irish chain. I am so excited about today for the longest time i have wanted to make a triple irish chain but i wanted it to be a super scrappy one.
Our free irish chain quilt patterns have lots of variations. Changeup patchwork is the name of my newest sewing with nancy 3part tv series. This is the second block of my irish greatgrandpa sampler quilt. Quiet book rocket if only i could understand silent book, baby quiet book. The final quilt is a very impressive one that is really a true traditional beauty. Different techniques take different amounts of fabric, especially for trianglesbut we dont need to consider that for our irish chain. Oct 25, 2014 how much fabric do you need for an irish chain quilt. Triple irish chain quilt pattern detailed instructions for 4 sizes. If you havent had a chance to see these yet in person, they are the perfect size. Using diagram iii as a guide, sew piecedstrips and 4 12. Ive had a number of requests for a pattern for the loyal heights irish chain quilt. How to calculate irish chain quilt fabric yardage with images irish. I had the pleasure of making not one, but two quilts to show the variety of this spin on a traditional triple irish chain pattern. September 8, 2015 by allfreesewing 102 comments print this post.
The book includes complete instructions for three color, scrap, and yankee chain variations, with a and b blocks for each illustrated in full color. Go out to your local quilt shop or fabric store and purchase your fabric. Can anyone help me with how much fabric i will need to make the twin size. Irish chain quilt patterns all share a common technique and look, but no two irish. Elegant vintage 1870s triple irish chain 9patch antique quilt nice border. I am now offering a free downloadable pattern for everyone. This info is based on the book quilts from the quiltmakers gift an excellent instructional book.
The irish chain quilt pattern is one of the oldest and most popular quilt patterns, and its a great choice for your next quilting project. Here, i have cut 2 12 inch by wof strips from my four fabrics. To avoid this, cancel and sign in to youtube on your computer. Whatever the origin, the irish chain is a timeless pattern that continues to delight quilters today. You can find the book for this pattern on our website. Similar available at sew and quilt, kona white, fabric in chains is kona peony, binding is kona woodrose. Make sure to prewash, starch, and press your fat quarters and background fabric so they are easy to cut into long strips. If you would like to follow along and make over the next month. Ill show you how to changeup the strip sizes, fabrics, or block layout to expand your quilting options. This listing is for a digital pdf file of my original pattern for a classic irish chain quilt in a wallhanging size. Irish chain antique completed quilts for sale ebay. This is a scrappy version of the irish chain quilt. The one on the right even alternates a block of 49 squaresa triple irish chain on point.
These instructions assume you know some quilting basics. This quilt pattern is jelly roll friendly, or use a beautiful bright multicolored print to. For a triple irish chain quilt, checkerboard pattern, how much of a cream background fabric would i need for a. I have put it off and put it off, because that is a ton of little squares to sew together, like as in 121 per block. Clear and comprehensive yardage charts include color photos of finished quilts from wallhanging to king. Heres an easy tutorial for how to make an entire floating double irish chain quilt top using nothing but 2. The key to piecing a double irish chain quilt quickly is to start with great fabric preparation. You can find detailed instructions on irish chain patterns in a variety of sources, including books and magazines. Many creative quilt or craft projects start with 9patch blocks. These stunning, traditional quilting patterns combine several techniques all quilters use to create designs that resemble the classic designs of celtic crosses and chains. You can not go wrong if you use the recipients favorite colors. Triple irish chain 735272010395 quilt in a day books. Double irish chain quilt block has been a very popular quilt block for many years.
Irish chain is one of the oldest and most beloved quilt patterns around. This is the link to the triple irish chain quilt i would like to make. In addition to detailed written instructions, illustrations are provided for marking, pinning, quilting and binding the project. But the other day, i remembered august was my month for the beejeebers block and i knew my bee friends would help make this long time. The book, kansas quilts and quilters, displays two interesting irish chain quilts by mennonite quilters. Videos you watch may be added to the tvs watch history and influence tv recommendations. Its a very simple quilt, so i thought id provide the basics for it here for free. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. Irish chain pdf quilt pattern beginning quilter quick strip etsy. Crocheted in soft pastels, it will keep your wee one warm and comfy at naptime. Irish chain quilt fabric requirements sewing discussion.
Bundle up your bonny baby in our pretty afghan inspired by the irish chain quilt pattern. The quilt is simply an uneven nine patch block alternating with a plain block. Perfect for practicing your quarter inch seam allowance and rotary cutting skills. I have looked everywhere and cannot find a pattern with yardage required for irish chain patterns. The original irish chain in a day was first published in 1986 in a black and white format. Rocket ship quilt with a single irish chain pattern star quilts, scrappy quilts, quilt. These templates come with cutting and sewing suggestions. But the other day, i remembered august was my month for the beejeebers block and i knew my bee friends would help make this long time wish.
For this design, the assembly of the blocks truly requires the hands of a gifted. The single irish chain quilt block pattern is an easy design thats perfect for quilters of every skill level like so many other quilt blocks, the single irish chain has been known by other names. Irish chain in a day 735272010722 quilt in a day books. Its a classic, simple pattern suitable for brand new beginners. Even though the history of the irish chain quilt is mysterious its creation is pretty straightforward. Studio snapshots building a sampler book for free motion quilting motifs candied. Dec 16, 2016 how much fabric do you need for an irish chain quilt. The irish chain is one of the most universally known patterns dating to.
So if you wanted to make a period design from the late18thcentury through the present time a single irish chain would be suitable. Irish chain in a day contains two complete quilt patterns, the single irish chain, and the double irish chain. A c quilt patterns air castle, amethyst, autumn leaves, beacon lights, birds in the air, buckeye beauty, cake basket, castles in spain, cats cradle, centennial, courthouse steps, crown of thorns. These lovely patterns and templates range from easy, beginner quilt block patterns to more complicated and. For titianmom, im calculating yardage for a king size quilt. Each block is very simple, but when connected the patchwork links with each other to create color flow along both diagonals. Yardage for double irish chain quilt sew whats cooking. A simple 9 patch is not simple for beginners and this book breaks the project down to simple steps. With 112 full color pages, irish chain in a day provides yardage and cutting charts for six. I had fun looking through my stash to find the perfect greens. Triple irish chain quilts use the easy strip quilting methods you learned for double irish chain to make a dramatic triple chain. Irish chain quilt pattern braided triple irish chain etsy. Triple irish chain bed quilt with embroidery advanced. From each fabric used, cut fabric strips the width called for in your pattern to make strip sets.
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