Use strip-piecing short cuts to make this Nine Patch quilt in a traditional Irish Chain style. Gray and white low volume fabrics give it a modern feel.
Block pattern for Simple Irish Chain Ninepatch
This is a free quilt pattern for an Uneven Irish Chain quilt. It's a very simple quilt, so I thought I'd provide the basics for it here for free.
Learn how to make a double irish chain quilt! You’ll be shocked at how simple this traditional pattern actually is. Free pattern included.
Try out this collection of Irish chain patterns as your next quilting project that you can make for yourself and your loved ones.
Over the past few weeks I've had the chance to sew with a new fabric line from Penny Rose fabrics, called Faded Memories. It's designed by Gerri Robinson (Planted Seed Designs). The line has a mix of pretty, deep reds and blues (see all of the prints here). For my project I wanted to keep things simple - and classic. So I chose to use just a few of the blue prints from the line, and what's more classic than a good ol' Irish Chain quilt? The navy in this line is such a great navy color - it's not a black-navy, and not a purple-navy. It's just...navy! And the lighter blue color is lovely - almost a cornflower blue. See that blue floral border print? I chose it because it reminded me of the pretty blue and white pottery (like this) that my mother-in-law used to have displayed in her home years ago. Irish Chain quilts usually look more complicated than they actually are, and this quilt is no exception. Strip piecing makes quick work of the nine-patch blocks: You can make all of the nine patches from one print like I did here, or you could make it scrappy like in this red & white version. The finished quilt measures 56" x 68" (throw size). Make sure you go here and grab the free downloadable PDF pattern for this quilt!
Try out this collection of Irish chain patterns as your next quilting project that you can make for yourself and your loved ones.
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Try out this collection of Irish chain patterns as your next quilting project that you can make for yourself and your loved ones.
Learn how to make a double irish chain quilt! You’ll be shocked at how simple this traditional pattern actually is. Free pattern included.
I have an exciting pattern for you all today! The scrappy Irish chain quilt I've been working on. I've 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? Great, let's get started. Scrappy Irish Chain Quilt / Pattern by Jessie Fincham Fabrics used: Essentials 100% cotton white / Kona Peony / Scrap Fabrics (mostly from Sew and Quilt) Finished block size: 18.5" Finished quilt size: 90" square Materials Needed 2-1/2 yards (2-1/4m) white fabric 1-1/2 yards (1 1/4m) pink fabric 4-3/4 yards (4 1/4m) scrap fabric 1 yard (3/4m) binding fabric 8 yards (7 1/4m) backing fabric 98" x 98" cotton batting Cutting 1. From the white fabric cut the following: - (12) 18.5 x 6.5" - (24) 14.5 x 2.5" - (24) 10.5 x 2.5" - (24) 6.5 x 6.5" - (52) 2.5" x 2.5" 2. From the pink fabric cut the following: - (300) 2.5. x 2.5" squares 3. From scrap fabric cut the following: - (989) 2.5" sqaures If it helps, you can use the diagram below to guide you with the cutting of the white fabric. Cut carefully! Note: (33) 2.5" squares will be cut from the extra 1/4 metre not pictured below. (Diagram not to scale). Block Assembly There are two blocks to make for this quilt, simple. Block (A) Sew your 9 strips as shown (A1). Taking note of the layout of the pink and white squares. Press strips in alternating direction to 'nest seams'. Sew your rows together to make one block. Press seams outwards. (A1) Make 13 blocks total Block (B) Sew your 7 strips together as shown (B1). Press strips in alternating directions as block (A). Sew your rows together to make one block press seams outwards. (B1) Make 12 blocks total Quilt Assembly Sew your blocks together in a 5 x 5 layout alternating between block (A) and (B). Make a quilt sandwich with quilt top, batting and backing fabric. Machine or hand quilt as desired and bind using (9) strips 2.5" x WOF, stitched together end to end using your favourite binding method. I hope you enjoyed this free pattern! Link up on your favourite social media site with the #scrappyirishchain hashtag. You can follow my progress on Instagram @messyjesse1 © March 2014 Messy Jesse Designed by Jessie Fincham Please respect my hard work in creating this free pattern. Do not sell or re-distribute my tutorials. Feel free to direct people to my website or link to it.
Free Irish Chain Quilt Patterns - Find inspiration & tutorials to make your own irish chain quilt. Great for any level of quilter, scraps and quick quilts!
As you may have noticed, lately, I can't get enough of simple and traditional quilts- and what's more simple (and beautiful) than the Irish chain? This one uses slightly larger squares to make it an extra speedy finish :-) NB: If you want to make a small throw/ large crib size Irish chain, you can
Sew an easy fat quarter Star Quilt with this free fat quarter friendly quilt pattern! The Variable Star is a traditional quilt block that is popular again in quilts of all sizes.
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irish chain quilt in purple and white.
A great collection of prints was used to make this scrappylooking Irish Chain.
Learn how to make a double irish chain quilt! You’ll be shocked at how simple this traditional pattern actually is. Free pattern included.
Classic Irish Chain Quilt The traditional Irish Chain Quilt presents a wonderful amount of negative space in which to quilt. However, that negative space isn't necessarily a perfect tidy square. ProStitcher.com has some fantastic blocks, which can be used as square quilting designs, but are optimized
Learn how to make a double irish chain quilt! You’ll be shocked at how simple this traditional pattern actually is. Free pattern included.
This year, for the quilt guild I am apart of, I am providing instructions for how to make a different quilt block each month. For the month of January, we learned about the Single Irish Chain.
Irish chain quilt patterns all share a common technique and look, but no two Irish chain quilts are the same. These stunning, traditional quilting patterns combine several techniques all quilters use to create designs that resemble the classic designs of Celtic crosses and chains. These lovely patterns and templates range from easy, beginner quilt block patterns to more complicated and intermediate full quilt patterns. Known for their diagonal designs, excellent piecework,and brilliant uses of color, the Irish chain quilt designs in this collection will easily wow even the most experienced quilter. 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. Check out our collection of 15 Irish Chain Quilt Patterns: Free Traditional Quilt Patterns, and you just might find your next quilting endeavor. Irish chain quilts come in a variety of designs and are often named after the number of chains present in the design. Single Irish chain quilts are perfect for beginners, while more experienced quilters or those looking for a challenge may enjoy the piecework involved in the more intricate double Irish chain quilt patterns and triple Irish chain designs. We have a variety of these quilts listed below, assuring that no matter your skill level, you will find a chain pieced quilt to fit your needs. One of the best things about an Irish chain quilt pattern is that there is often a handy amount of white space left on the quilt, making these free quilt patterns the perfect template to use if you enjoy adding embroidery, needlework, or applique designs to finished quilts. Truly versatile and always gorgeous, the Irish chain quilt is a design that every quilting enthusiast should have in his or her arsenal. Plus, if you're new to quilting, don't miss our video on How to Make a Nine Patch Block.
Note, the fabrics for this project were given to me by Island Batik as part of their ambassador program. The March Island Batik ambassador challenge is "Vintage Reimagined." I waffled around for a while with what to make, mostly because I wasn't sure if my ideas were reimagined enough to fit the theme. In the end, I decided to go with two of my favourite traditional quilt designs - a pinwheel block and a single Irish Chain. I used Island Batik's solid white for the background, in part because a white background is one of the things I think of when I think 'modern quilt' and in part because I knew the bright, clean white would show off the other fabrics so well. Here is my finished Pinwheel Irish Chain quilt top, which measures 50" x 74". Edited to say, I'm working on the pattern for this quilt, so if you'd like to make your own version, sign up for my newsletter so you'll be notified when the pattern is available 😊 I had hoped to get pretty outdoor pictures, but the wind has come up and will be up for the next few days. Quilt tops and wind do not make a good combination for photography! On the plus side, the sun is up longer now, allowing me to get natural light for these pictures after work today 😊 The nine patch blocks and the sashing cornerstones that form the Irish Chain design are made with blues from the Foundations line. I love the depth of colour in these fabrics! I used six different blues and strip pieced the nine patch blocks. When it came time to lay everything out, I tried to keep the six fabrics separated, but I did notice that I ended up with one spot where two of the grey-blue squares are touching. Oh well, I'm not about to take it all apart now to fix it! The pinwheels are all made of Paisley Dot Brights and I love how cheerful they feel. Aren't they perfect for spring? This challenge comes at the same time as Sarah's Hands to Help Comfort Quilt Challenge, so this quilt top is my contribution to her fabulous comfort quilt drive. There's a Canadian charity included this year, Victoria's Quilt's Canada, which provides quilts to people with cancer, and that is where I'll be sending it. They specifically ask for quilt tops only and they say their greatest need is for adult sized ones that are approximately 50" x 70". I've always loved the Irish Chain design, pinwheels and blue, of course, so this feels like a collection of my favourite things. Actually, now that I think about it, I'm pretty sure one of the first quilt magazines I ever bought was chosen for an all blue pinwheel Irish Chain baby quilt, though I never did make it. I guess this is my version, with plenty of cheerful colour added to the blues 😊 I loved making this quilt top and I hope it brings comfort to someone in their fight against cancer. Thank you to Island Batik for providing the gorgeous fabrics and to Sarah for connecting me to Victoria's Quilts Canada 😊
Learn how to create the timeless and classic Irish Chain block with our easy-to-follow tutorial, featuring step-by-step instructions.
Last week I posted about free motion quilting around appliqués and this week I’d like to tell you about that quilt. My niece Kaitlin was married on December 30 and back in November my Mom and…
Single Irish Chain Quilt Patterns: Online Instructions. Learn to make this easy quilt pattern for beginners. Several layouts and easy quilt blocks to choose from.
Free Irish Chain Quilt Patterns - Find inspiration & tutorials to make your own irish chain quilt. Great for any level of quilter, scraps and quick quilts!
More photos of a scrappy Irish Chain quilt and a simple tutorial to guide you through making your own quilt!
I have an exciting pattern for you all today! The scrappy Irish chain quilt I've been working on. I've 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? Great, let's get started. Scrappy Irish Chain Quilt / Pattern by Jessie Fincham Fabrics used: Essentials 100% cotton white / Kona Peony / Scrap Fabrics (mostly from Sew and Quilt) Finished block size: 18.5" Finished quilt size: 90" square Materials Needed 2-1/2 yards (2-1/4m) white fabric 1-1/2 yards (1 1/4m) pink fabric 4-3/4 yards (4 1/4m) scrap fabric 1 yard (3/4m) binding fabric 8 yards (7 1/4m) backing fabric 98" x 98" cotton batting Cutting 1. From the white fabric cut the following: - (12) 18.5 x 6.5" - (24) 14.5 x 2.5" - (24) 10.5 x 2.5" - (24) 6.5 x 6.5" - (52) 2.5" x 2.5" 2. From the pink fabric cut the following: - (300) 2.5. x 2.5" squares 3. From scrap fabric cut the following: - (989) 2.5" sqaures If it helps, you can use the diagram below to guide you with the cutting of the white fabric. Cut carefully! Note: (33) 2.5" squares will be cut from the extra 1/4 metre not pictured below. (Diagram not to scale). Block Assembly There are two blocks to make for this quilt, simple. Block (A) Sew your 9 strips as shown (A1). Taking note of the layout of the pink and white squares. Press strips in alternating direction to 'nest seams'. Sew your rows together to make one block. Press seams outwards. (A1) Make 13 blocks total Block (B) Sew your 7 strips together as shown (B1). Press strips in alternating directions as block (A). Sew your rows together to make one block press seams outwards. (B1) Make 12 blocks total Quilt Assembly Sew your blocks together in a 5 x 5 layout alternating between block (A) and (B). Make a quilt sandwich with quilt top, batting and backing fabric. Machine or hand quilt as desired and bind using (9) strips 2.5" x WOF, stitched together end to end using your favourite binding method. I hope you enjoyed this free pattern! Link up on your favourite social media site with the #scrappyirishchain hashtag. You can follow my progress on Instagram @messyjesse1 © March 2014 Messy Jesse Designed by Jessie Fincham Please respect my hard work in creating this free pattern. Do not sell or re-distribute my tutorials. Feel free to direct people to my website or link to it.
Learn how to make a double irish chain quilt! You’ll be shocked at how simple this traditional pattern actually is. Free pattern included.
Hello! This is Jessica from Saw it. Loved it. Made it. and this is my first Moda tutorial. This post was a long time coming and I am so excited to finally share it with you all. I have always loved dresden quilts since I was a little girl but I could never settle on a design. I finally decided to hit the drawing board and lay the quilt out exactly how I wanted it. I hope you all love it as much as I do. For those of you on Instagram, I would love to see your quilts that you make. Tag me @sawitloveditmadeit or use #dresdenirishchainquilt so I see your beautiful quilts that you make.
Welcome to our Double Irish Chain quilt blocks tutorial, where you'll learn how to create one of the oldest and most cherished quilt patterns with ease! This scrappy version is perfect for quilters looking to bust their stash and make the most of their fabric collection.
This is a free quilt pattern for an Uneven Irish Chain quilt. It's a very simple quilt, so I thought I'd provide the basics for it here for free.
How much fabric do you need for an Irish Chain quilt? Follow along step-by-step through the calculations. It's easy when you learn how to do it!
This beautiful Single Irish Chain Quilt Block Pattern is a classic design that will add a touch of traditional charm to your quilting
Try out this collection of Irish chain patterns as your next quilting project that you can make for yourself and your loved ones.
