The irish chain, a traditional pattern, is one of favorites. I made an oversized king quilt using this tutorial. The open spaces in block 2 of both the double and triple irish chain blocks are perfect for adding quilting designs to personalize this beginner quilt pattern. Or use them to showcase applique or machine embroidered designs. If you are severe modern quilted table runner, black white and grey wallhanging. The pattern of the irish quilt is a pattern that is still. It guides a novice step by step through every phase of starting and finishing the quilt. The final quilt is a very impressive one that is really a true traditional beauty.
Heres an easy tutorial for how to make an entire floating double irish chain quilt top using nothing but 2. The irish chain quilt is coming along nicely, and is now a complete quilt top. This one is a double irish chain with some added extras. From fabrics a, b, c and d cut 2 12 inch by wof strips according to the fabric cutting list above step 1b. Yardage for double irish chain quilt sew whats cooking. The dark pink and light pink ninepatches are arranged in such a way that they create one main chain dark pink with two chains light pink on either side of the main chain. From each fabric used, cut fabric strips the width called for in your pattern to make strip sets. First sew together two color 1, two color 2 and one color 3 2 x 8 strips as shown at left, using all scant 14 seams. You would think it, but it can be very surprising what quilts are made from pairing these up. The pattern for this quilt is a free download for craftsy members and can be found here. Yardage for double irish chain quilt sew whats cooking with joan. Use the traditional granny square to mimic the look of the classic quilt pattern. Simple irish chain irish chain quilt pattern, irish chain.
Digital download irish chain quilt pattern by missouri star. A chain block should be in each corner of your quilt. When most people think of an irish chain, they think of single, double, or triple. Learn how to make a double irish chain this beginner quilting tutorial. Each step of the quilt making process builds on itself so if take the time to make your fabric easier to cut accurately, then. Irish chain pattern by missouri star by missouri star quilt co. Just squares and strips, no bias edges, no fancy rulers. With super simple and very basic blocks, these can be partnered with different fabric layouts to make new designs. 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. Dec 28, 2006 im going to assume by irish chain you mean the double irish chain because its more common than the single irish chain. A guide to identifying and dating antique quilts, 1989. 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. Outer chain is the dark blue, center chain is the light blue and the background is the pink. How to calculate irish chain quilt fabric yardage irish chain quilt.
Youve seen the tutorial for the irish chain, right if not, dont worry. Yardage you will find it helpful to have a rotary cutter, mat and omni grid 24 ruler or equivalent. Yardage for double irish chain quilt email this blogthis. Mar 05, 2016 check out this double irish chain quilt with a twist. We have the finished the quilt up and displayed in the shop we just think its breathtaking and we know many of you have been waiting to see a picture of it, so here. Free traditional quilt patterns, and you just might find your next quilting endeavor. View all yardage shop by fabric brand quality designer quilt fabric moda fabrics. Using diagram iii as a guide, sew piecedstrips and 4 12. The triple irish chain quilt pattern has a nice open space that shouts out for some spectacular quilting. Its final results is that a functional item is created that may be used inside the residence or given away as a gift. I made a mock up of a double irish chain in eq7 since i couldnt find a pattern online. It throws you for a loop with a bunch more squares and special placement of 4 squares within it. Can anyone help me with how much fabric i will need to make the twin size. There are a few versions of the pattern single, double and triple irish chain.
Irish chain in a day 735272010722 quilt in a day books. Check out our collection of 15 irish chain quilt patterns. Dividing 14 into both and rounding to full blocks makes for a quilt 8x7 blocks or 112x98. There are many traditional patterns based on the famous irish chain, and you can choose a simple or advanced version. Irish chain quilt fabric requirements sewing discussion. Irish chain quilt featuring guest blogger heather jones. Quilt historian barbara brackman, states that 1814 is the earliest known date for this pattern. This is a super scrappy version of the triple irish chain.
Double irish chain granny square blanket by marie segares. You need three different fabrics a background for the large centers between the chains often white or other light, a center chain often dark, and an outer chain often medium. This is the link to the triple irish chain quilt i would like to make. If you love sewing and quilting, but dont love the cutting, our precut quilt and table runner kits are made for you. Double irish chain the quilting forum missouri stars. Double irish chain cutting cutting is across the 42 width of fabric unless otherwise noted. So today, i am going to share with you a tutorial for this amazing triple irish chain quilt, but of course, it. I hope youve decided on your two colors and that you. For titianmom, im calculating yardage for a king size quilt.
Quilt in a day free pattern page i notice there are some corrections posted on this page, but none for the irish chain books. Each block is very simple, but when connected the patchwork links with each other to create color flow along both diagonals. Sizes are noted in parenthesis as llap, ttwin, qqueen, kking. Irish chain is one of the oldest and most beloved quilt patterns around. Other things that figure into the computation are whether its a single or a double, how many fabrics youll use i. Current documentation on the irish chain quilt pattern indicates that it was developed in america in the early 1800s. Its a classic, simple pattern suitable for brand new beginners. Jul 07, 2015 the irish chain quilt is coming along nicely, and is now a complete quilt top. So today, i am going to share with you a tutorial for this amazing triple irish chain quilt, but of course, it has a twist. It brings to mind coziness of distant times and places making you want to sit right down and commence sewing. This quilt top has been so fun to piece, its up there with my top 5 favorite projects.
Irish chain quilt fabric requirements sewing discussion topic. The quilt in question was made circa 1805 with thread that is totally irish with a fabric design that it totally irish and if you didnt notice yet, it was quilted a few years before the first irish chain quilt pattern weve found in america. Irish chain quilts look complicated, but theyre actually very easy and fast to piece. The pattern may need to be redrafted so that finished size of this open space matches. Im going to assume by irish chain you mean the double irish chain because its more common than the single irish chain. Once you get it down though, the sewing can move along quickly, and the end result is fantastic and sometimes stunning. Double irish chain marcia hohns free quilt patterns. An easy traditional block that makes a really impressive quilt top. Aug 02, 2012 unsubscribe from missouri star quilt company. Jan 14, 2020 welcome to week 2 of the twocolor irish chain quiltalong.
The best thing is its made even easier with our favorite convenience item jelly rolls. Patricks day quilt, irish quilt, triple irish chain scrappy quilt double irish chain quilt pattern and your favorite. The double irish chain is more complex and offers the seasoned quilter a degree of challenge. Today, im sharing a quilt i made using jennys irish chain tutorial. Utilizing the gorgeous design of a double irish chain quilt and the ease of fat quarter quilts, this free quilting pattern comes with a free quilt block pattern that you can combine to make a finished quilt. It has inspired me to start a king size quilt in the. Irish chain quilttraditional quiltsdouble chainquilting designssewing tutorialsquilt patternsits easyking sizemj. Sew block quilt double irish chain quilt scrappy this is a video tutorial on how to make the double irish chain quilt block. Make sure to prewash, starch, and press your fat quarters and background fabric so they are easy to cut into long strips. The double irish chain quilt pattern is a twoblock pattern, traditionally based on a 5x5 grid and made with three fabrics the first block is defined by the strong x created by two diagonal rows of squares running from corner to corner. The double irish chain quilt block is a bit trickier than the irish chain. Simple irish chain irish chain quilt pattern, irish. First, there are two blocks in this irish chain pattern.
Reply fabric requirements for a quilt are based on the finished size of the quilt and for an irish chain how big a finished square is. Aug 24, 2012 youve seen the tutorial for the irish chain, right if not, dont worry. Jul 20, 2017 jordan fabrics is the very best in precuts. Arranging the quilt arrange the background and five patch blocks together according to the quilt diagram above. Once you understand the basics and have practiced a few yardage calculations, theyll all be a cinch. A yard of fabric is 36 inches long, so divide the length of fabric required, 1158 inches, by 36 inches. Here, i have cut 2 12 inch by wof strips from my four fabrics. This pattern was designed using an accurate 14 seam. Our free irish chain quilt patterns have lots of variations. I have looked everywhere and cannot find a pattern with yardage required for irish chain patterns. If youre familiar with my own work, it should be no surprise at all that im drawn to minimalist designs, and when paired down to two solids colors, the irish chain is a perfect project.
According to quilt historian barbara brackman the irish chain pattern has been around since the early 1800s clues in the calico. For a triple irish chain quilt, checkerboard pattern, how much of a cream. Mar 16, 2018 double irish chain quilt block has been a very popular quilt block for many years. These are the requirements for a double irish chain from the quilts from the quiltmakers gift book. The cover of a well worn pattern book of mine displays a lovely cottage in ireland with an irish chain quilt in front. September 8, 2015 by allfreesewing 102 comments print this post. No shrinkage from batting or quilting in reality there would be some, but i have no idea what products and quilting titianmom will use or do step 1. The key to piecing a double irish chain quilt quickly is to start with great fabric preparation.
Latticed irish chain pattern this makes a twenty eight inch block and has a beautiful lattice look. Aug 12, 2016 you can see an example of a double irish chain quilt pattern in carolines chain. Check out this double irish chain quilt with a twist. Double irish chain quilt quilt pattern created by leah day.
Single irish chain quilt block tutorial patchwork posse. Simple irish chain quilt block free pattern diagram just what is shown here image only of simple irish chain. Remember we want a quilt that measures at least 104x93. Its likely that youve worked on an irish chain quilt pattern yourself, know someone who has, or you might have a keepsake quilt that has been in your family for generations. Dec 27, 2010 this is the link to the triple irish chain quilt i would like to make. Remember, you can always reduce or enlarge quilting designs on the copy machine before tracing it out. For a symmetrical triple irish chain quilt design, we need odd numbers of blocks in both the rows and columns. Welcome to week 2 of the twocolor irish chain quiltalong. Piece the rows together in sets of five blocks, then piece the rows together, carefully matching seams to complete the double irish chain quilt. Fabric b light green, fabric a cream and fabric c medium green. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Bump up the yardage to compensate for errors or shrinkage during. Sep 08, 2015 when most people think of an irish chain, they think of single, double, or triple. Quilt designed by jackie robinson maywood studio roses blue fabric collection instructions by jackie robinson, animas quilts.
Geared toward the beginner quilter, the single irish chain is easy and fun to make. The design is traditional but the fabrics are modern and feature many ispy elements from animals, birds, and bees, to accessories, tools of the sewing trade, flowers, faces, and more. Calculate quilt yardage for a checkerboard irish chain, part 2. Group fabric for strip sets separate and arrange your fabric strips into two groups in the order and quantities noted. Double irish chain quilt block has been a very popular quilt block for many years.
Double irish chain i found this site that has the yardage for a queen size. These templates come with cutting and sewing suggestions. Could you please do tutorials on a double irish chain and a triple irish chain also. There are a few traditional quilt blocks that i love. I use to have some sites saved for it but cant find them right now. With 112 full color pages, irish chain in a day provides yardage and cutting. We have the finished the quilt up and displayed in the shop we just think its breathtaking and we know many of you have been waiting to see a picture of it, so here it is. I have always liked irish chain quilts for their simplistic beauty. The fat quarter double irish chain quilt requires 20 fat quarters, 5 yards of background fabric, and some batting. Irish chain pattern by missouri star missouri star quilt co. Irish chain pattern by missouri star missouri star quilt.
Broken irish chain make a ten inch block that is different from the original irish chain. Since 1978 when she selfpublished her first book make a quilt in a day. Im in ohio and im looking to get fabric for my next twin double irish quilt but i don t have the. The yardage includes the applique so it may not be what youre looking for but should give you a fair idea. Assuming the fabric is 42 wide i estimated a little narrow just to be safe red 3 and 18 yards this is assuming you will piece the border blue 3 and 78 white 4 and 14 the quilt i drew up measures 89. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. I call it floating because the chains just seem to hover over the background fabric, and you can see through to the background below. Feb 03, 2016 simple irish chain quilt block free pattern diagram just what is shown here image only of simple irish chain. I have been wanting to make one for some time now, and this tutorial has awakened something in me. Whether you are looking to create a new bed quilt pattern for your boudoir or want to hang a new quilt in your home for some celtic flair, these free quilt patterns and block patterns will do the trick. Log cabin pattern, she has authored over seventy five additional books. Learn how to piece a scrappy irish chain quilt very quickly with strip piecing and two easytopiece quilt blocks.
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