The cover of a well worn pattern book of mine displays a lovely cottage in ireland with an irish chain quilt in front. And just like the double irish chain quilt pattern an alternate block is needed to complete the triple chain design. Its pretty basic, but such a good scrap buster and a quilt that you dont have to put a whole lot of thought into. Mar 10, 2014 i have an exciting pattern for you all today. Irish chain quilt patterns all share a common technique and look, but no two irish chain quilts are the same. Learn how to make an easy double irish chain quilt in this beginner quilting tutorial with leah day. You can learn my favorite method of quilt basting in the waterfall bargello workshop. The irish chain quilt is usually worked in one of three patterns.
Fat quarter shop has a star is born kit that will be released soon. In this workshop, i demonstrate how to baste a small quilt on a table top and guide you through all the steps of securing the layers together with two types of machine quilting to. Free kaffe irish chain chain links quilt pattern youtube. Quintuple irish chain quilting plan quilting patterns needed. The triple irish chain block makes a perfect oldfashioned quilt. Aug 12, 2016 irish chain quilts feature an overall design of squares primary pattern that creates a linked design secondary pattern across the quilt top. Pattern book quilt quilt in day christmas wendy a by traditions gilbert gilbert a traditions by pattern christmas day in wendy quilt book quilt. Double irish chain if youre a beginner, i would start with a single irish chain, first. I have been quilting for over 23 years, teaching and working in a quilt shop as well as designing quilts for companies like timeless treasures fabrics and doing other commissioned works. Irish chain quilt pattern braided triple irish chain etsy. 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. Quilt historian barbara brackman, states that 1814 is the earliest known date for this pattern. Red and white hunter star quilt could be done as a christmas quilt red and. All of the illustrations were created in electric quilt 7.
You can sew strip sets for each of the five columns and then cut them into 2. Are you looking for the free quilt pattern for the double irish chain quilt. Double irish chain the quilting forum missouri stars. Would you also like to learn more about quilty box. The book includes complete instructions for three color, scrap, and yankee chain variations, with a and b blocks for each illustrated in full color. I actually gained a lot more confidence, after i did a baby quilt. This quilt is super fun to make with lots of happy half square triangles.
Unfortunately i got a bit stubborn about the piecing design and didnt strip piece the quilt. Jun 02, 20 this is the second block of my irish greatgrandpa sampler quilt. This one is a fun one because of the dark background. Just squares and strips, no bias edges, no fancy rulers. From fabrics a, b, c and d cut 2 12 inch by wof strips according to the fabric cutting list above step 1b. 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. Triple irish chain marcia hohns free quilt patterns. Jenny at missouri star quilt has a new tutorial out. 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. So unlike her sisters, the double and the triple irish chain, single irish chain takes a whole lot less time. The double and triple chain leaves me a little dizzy in the head.
Single, double and triple dover quilting ogden, sharon cerny on. Mar 16, 2018 there is some uncertainty whether the double irish chain quilt block could be an example of another romantic myth or if the pattern truly came from ireland. Be inspired by the irish chain and gain confidence as you create the my favorite things quilt the perfect pattern for showing off. Wendy gilbert joins eleanor with an exciting new variation on the irish chain. 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.
Quilt violarainbowsorbet timeless treasures pattern free quilt patterns, free easy quilt patterns. Feb 17, 2020 free kaffe irish chain chain links quilt pattern jordan fabrics. The white blocks leap out at you but the chain doesnt disappear at all as the loops fit really well with the feathers. The best thing is its made even easier with our favorite convenience item jelly rolls. With jelly rolls, you eliminate all of the cutting of strips, very nice. The pattern is designed such that it will sew out to the end of the. After piecing your double irish chain quilt, the next step is to baste it.
See more ideas about irish chain quilt, quilts and quilt patterns. You can find the book for this pattern on our website. 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. Oddly enough, this was my first attempt at a double irish chain, though i once made a quilt very similar for my motherinlaw, ellen.
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. Double irish chain marcia hohns free quilt patterns. Free traditional quilt patterns, and you just might find your next quilting endeavor. The one on the right even alternates a block of 49 squaresa triple irish chain on point.
Quilt reveal single irish chain free quilt pattern. According to quilt historian barbara brackman the irish chain pattern has been around since the early 1800s clues in the calico. I found the pattern for this broken irish chain quilt block free online at quilters cache here. Now sew color 1 2 x 8 strips to the top and bottom of a color 3 5 x 8 rectangle, right sides together, and using all 14 seams. Thirteen inch quilt blocks with pieced blocks and 12 plain squares would be enough for a quilt, and then a border can be added to achieve any size. Jul 06, 2011 the women who made and dated the quilts above may not have called them irish chains but it is interesting how closely these 18thcentury quilts resemble our versions of irish chains. Irish chain is one of the oldest and most beloved quilt patterns around. These lovely patterns and templates range from easy, beginner quilt block patterns to more complicated and. Since 1978 when she selfpublished her first book make a quilt in a day. Even though the single, double, and triple irish chain quilt patterns look like a whole bunch of squares which they are, construction of the irish chain quilt is best done in strips. Aug 24, 2012 youve seen the tutorial for the irish chain, right if not, dont worry.
Chain quilt in this beginner quilting tutorial with leah day. My very first quilt was actually a triple irish chain. You have a gift for choosing and pairing up clean looking, classy fabrics. Aug 01, 2014 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. With the single irish chain just those 2 blocks, alternating. Each block is very simple, but when connected the patchwork links with each other to create color flow along both diagonals. When most people think of an irish chain, they think of single, double, or triple. Blue green and tan triple irish chain quilt irish chain. An irish chain quilt will typically be in one of the three following layouts. This is the second block of my irish greatgrandpa sampler quilt. I loved the yellowwhite irish chain quilt you did, but this one is also fantastic. Using diagram iii as a guide, sew piecedstrips and 4 12. The quilting on this piece is absolutely stunning j. 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.
I had fun looking through my stash to find the perfect greens for this block. Quilt pattern book christmas traditions by wendy gilbert quilt in a day quilt pattern book. The simplicity of instruction is one of the reasons i like books published by quilt in a day. Single irish chain quilt for baby alt 4 12 fussy cut w. Latticed irish chain pattern this makes a twenty eight inch block and has a beautiful lattice look. Helping quilters finish quilt tops, one quilt block at a time. For the longest time i have wanted to make a triple irish chain but i wanted it to be a super scrappy one. Irish chain quilts feature a primary design of squares that are linked together to form a secondary, chain like pattern. Each block is very simple, but when connected the patchwork links with each other to. Double irish chain for a double irish chain, you would be making two different blocks. How to make an easy irish chain quilt beginner quilting.
Ive just finished the quilt top so i thought you would all like a free tutorial to join in too so do you have your scraps in order. Youve seen the tutorial for the irish chain, right if not, dont worry. In the following layouts, ive left off the borders to simplify the illustrations and make it easier for you to identify each individual block. 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. See more ideas about irish quilt, irish chain quilt pattern, irish. Free block designs and layouts for this intriguing, yet easy quilt pattern. Next go back and trim using the actual seam lines on the quilt top. Aunt marys double irish chain quilt block make an eight inch paper pieced block. The first part has mostly chain pieces and some background.
There are a few different types of secondary patterns known simply as single, double, and triple chains. Here is a unique way to cut and piece together the timehonored popular irish chain quilt quickly and easily. Current documentation on the irish chain quilt pattern indicates that it was developed in america in the early 1800s. Choose the year you want to view and dont forget to choose your format. The alternate blocks are quite simple, making this relatively quick to piece given the visual complexity of the finished patchwork. I took a class, wasnt a sewer, had no idea about quilting. These stunning, traditional quilting patterns combine several techniques all quilters use to create designs that resemble the classic designs of celtic crosses and chains. Triple irish chain quilts use the easy strip quilting methods you learned for double irish chain to make a dramatic triple chain.
It uses 2 charm packs and i used bloomington charm packs by lella boutique for moda and a black on grey cross weave background. I show it also in yellows and reds, so you can compare its appearance to the irish chain and the triple irish chain. Irish chain quilts feature an overall design of squares primary pattern that creates a linked design secondary pattern across the quilt top. 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. Triple irish chain quilt pattern blue green and tan triple irish chain quilt. This one often goes by other names, but most know it as the single irish chain quilt. I think this would also be a great quilt to do in a single color. One quilt is done in handmade by bonnie and camille and the other quilt is done in courtyard by 3 sisters.
There are many variations including the single, double and here is the triple. Be inspired by the irish chain and gain confidence as you create the my favorite things quilt the perfect pattern for showing off beloved prints and getting creative with negative space. The irish chain pattern company was started in 2003 by sandi irish. A bold x runs through this block from corner to corner. Find out how to make single, double and triple irish chain quilts alongside quilting instructor and pattern designer amy gibson. 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. Super scrappy triple irish chain block a tutorial see more.
Group fabric for strip sets separate and arrange your fabric strips into two groups in the order and quantities noted. This pattern is for a 10 block, and i wanted a 12 one, so i used block base to print out rotary cutting instructions for a 12 broken irish chain block. Check out our collection of 15 irish chain quilt patterns. Broken irish chain make a ten inch block that is different from the original irish chain. If you are new or nearly new, you might want to check out the irish. First up, a star is born this quilt is the main cover quilt of the book and really has become quite the star of the book. Extra fabric allowed for squaring ends 4 rectangles 4 12 x 6 12. Even though the history of the irish chain quilt is mysterious its creation is pretty straightforward. It brings to mind coziness of distant times and places making you want to sit right down and commence sewing. This is a quick and easy project that can be finished in a day great for beginners, and fun and easy for an experienced quilter. Double irish chain quilt finished size 50 inches square. I quite like this eyecatching coastal quilts big block quilts, star quilt blocks. This listing is for a digital pdf file of my original pattern for a classic irish chain quilt in a wallhanging size.
There are a few versions of the pattern single, double and triple irish chain. Quilt wendy gilbert quilt online quilt wendy gilbert quilt. Lemoyne star block with courthouse steps variation block. Irish chain quilt patterns all share a common technique and look, but no two irish. That means three strips of three squares for the single, five strips of five squares for the double, and seven strips of. Irish chain quilt in collectible quilts for sale ebay. Triple irish chain 735272010395 quilt in a day books. Barn quilt patterns pattern blocks quilting patterns star quilt blocks star quilts irish chain quilt zentangle manta crochet patch quilt. Super scrappy triple irish chain learn the basics of making this wonderful scrap busting block, and then decide just how many blocks you want to make. This would be the version for beginners to tackle, since it is the easiest design of the three. Its a classic, simple pattern suitable for brand new beginners. 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.
Sep 08, 2015 when most people think of an irish chain, they think of single, double, or triple. Free star quilt tutorials patchwork posse easy sewing projects and free quilt tutorials. This is a scrappy version of the irish chain quilt. This is a super scrappy version of the triple irish chain.
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