Irish chain quilt book

Mar 16, 2018 double irish chain quilt block has been a very popular quilt block for many years. I did a triple irish chain quilt for my aunt in blues purples and greens her color choices it was a lot of fun but i love all these new looks in this book. A simple 9 patch is not simple for beginners and this book breaks the project down to simple steps. A story of grief, courage and inner strength wrapped up in an heirloom quilt. Today, im sharing a quilt i made using jennys irish chain tutorial. Im so excited to be guest blogging here at the missouri star quilt company blog today. This book has 15 irish chain quilt projects for you to make using methods such as a twist on tradition, modern patchwork, improvisational and applique chains. Simple quilts with a twist is all about playing with blocks making a block, slicing it up, and turning or repositioning the pieces to make a completely different block sometimes two smaller blocks to yield endless quilt tops. Irish chain quilts is melissas first book and i really enjoyed looking through it. Simple quilts with a twist is all about playing with blocks making a block, slicing it up, and turning or repositioning the pieces to make a completely different block sometimes two smaller blocks to yield endless quilt tops order turnabout patchwork on amazon see all the quilts in the book in a real life project. Irish chain quilts feature a primary design of squares that are linked together to form a secondary, chainlike pattern. At least that is what she being constantly told by. The simplicity of instruction is one of the reasons i like books published by quilt in a day. Irish chain quilts blog hop wednesday, june 10, 2015 i love a good twist on traditional quilting designs, so when melissa corry asked if id like to participate in a blog hop featuring her new book, irish chain quilts, i was excited.

Since, ive made numerous irish chains, usually as memory quilts with photos in the spaces between the chains. The single irish chain is an excellent quilt for beginers, and the double irish chain is good for people who have made a quilt or two before looking for a new challenege. 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 735272010395 quilt in a day books. Stitch four quilts and learn four different methods from one book. If you love irish chain quilts and have never made one, this is a great book for you. Simple irish chain irish chain quilt pattern, irish. In spite of its name the pattern was developed in america in the 1800s. The irish chain is one of the most universally known patterns dating to preamerican revolutionary war times. I guess i thought there was just one way to make an irish chain. Free scrap quilt patterns nine patch benartex hand made leaf. My own ancestry is irish my mother is the 3rd child in her family and the 1st one born in the usa.

Layout your quilt blocks into rows of 7 alternating ninepatch and solid squares. Jun 16, 2015 irish chain quilts is melissas first book and i really enjoyed looking through it. Triple irish chain quilts paperback 1997 by wendy gilbert author 4. These lovely patterns and templates range from easy, beginner quilt block patterns to more complicated. Even though the history of the irish chain quilt is mysterious its creation is pretty straightforward. All of the illustrations were created in electric quilt 7. I had no idea how versatile irish chain quilts were before melissas book landed in my mailbox. Youll love to create interconnecting quilt layouts with this easy.

While evidence is lacking that this pattern came from ireland, it has been suggested that the irish chainpattern may have been inspired by a. Jun 10, 2015 irish chain quilts blog hop wednesday, june 10, 2015 i love a good twist on traditional quilting designs, so when melissa corry asked if id like to participate in a blog hop featuring her new book, irish chain quilts, i was excited. All would make lovely comfy and cozy quilts to decorate your home andor for gifts. It had the additional benefit of an unusually meaty topic that being the relocation of american citizens of japanese descent during wwii.

While evidence is lacking that this pattern came from ireland, it has been suggested that the irish chainpattern may have been inspired by a similar irish weaving pattern. We were asked to choose one quilt to make a block with for a charity quilt and it was so hard to choose. Watch the process online at your convenience and find all the instructions in my new book, changeup patchwork. I found the pattern for this broken irish chain quilt block free online at quilters cache here. The key to piecing a double irish chain quilt quickly is to start with great fabric preparation. Easy instructions for designing, cutting, and sewing a triple irish chain quilt. The book begins with a short article from the author. Jun 15, 2015 i had no idea how versatile irish chain quilts were before melissas book landed in my mailbox. Irish chain in a day 735272010722 quilt in a day books.

Odd rows will start and end with a ninepatch block. Perfectly pretty patchwork book tour january 2020 5 2019 30 december. The bold and beautiful irish chain quilt block is easily one of the most striking irish chain quilt patterns youll see today. This is the second block of my irish greatgrandpa sampler quilt. Irish chain quilt featuring guest blogger heather jones. Each block is very simple, but when connected the patchwork links with each other to create color flow along both diagonals. Set in horizontal rows its all rectangles and squares, ideal for a new quilter to practice rotary cutting skills and to perfect that scant quarter inch seam allowance. The irish chain, a traditional pattern, is one of favorites. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.

Make sure to prewash, starch, and press your fat quarters and background fabric so they are easy to cut into long strips. Jun 02, 20 this is the second block of my irish greatgrandpa sampler quilt. The final quilt is a very impressive one that is really a true traditional beauty. This is a super scrappy version of the triple irish chain. While this book remains a best seller, eleanor wanted to update her book and add balance to the quilt. Jun 12, 2015 melissas book is called irish chain quilts and there is a great variety of patterns and designs to inspire you too. This quilt was inspired by the irish chain pattern, but i chose to not leave any large solid areas this one is totally scrappy. Quilt pattern books if you want to learn irish chain, this is a great resource to use.

Irish chain in a day contains two complete quilt patterns. She has included wonky blocks, appliqued blocks, very modern blocks, as well as a bit of tradition. Yes, i have made an irish chain quilt, and it too was given as a give, also in the process of making another one for a gift also. 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. While evidence is lacking that this pattern came from ireland, it has been suggested that the irish chain pattern may have been inspired by a similar irish weaving pattern. Unraveled irish chain quilts blog hop ebook giveaway.

Contemporary twists on a classic design kindle edition by corry, melissa. Love the classic spin on a traditional design and colors. Apr 02, 2020 irish chain is a very traditional pattern. Alternating light and dark snowball blocks with tiny corners make this quilt look like its pieced from circles, but in fact its very easy to assemble. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading irish chain quilts. Jun 09, 2015 the first irish chain i made was a baby quilt with appliques of the other children done as sweet sue and sam. The single irish chain quilt pattern is an easy beginner quilt. Im heather jones of heather jones studio and author of the new book quilt local.

Sew block quilt view of single irish chain quilt pattern, shows baby quilt with solid pattern blocks. Jun 15, 2015 ok, enough gushing and on to the book the book. I liked irish chain much better than the first book in the benni harper series fools puzzle. In the following layouts, ive left off the borders to simplify the illustrations and make it easier for you to identify each individual block. Melissas book is called irish chain quilts and there is a great variety of patterns and designs to inspire you too. A lotta nines irish chain quilt combine the simple look of traditional quilt patterns and the geometric fun of irish chain quilts to create this stunning and gorgeous free quilting pattern. The basic 9patch quilt block can easily be made with two fabrics and two different fabric stratassew strips together, sub cut into sections, then sew into a block. With eleanor burns strip quilting technique, the top piece comes together extremely fast. The book, kansas quilts and quilters, displays two interesting irish chain quilts by mennonite quilters. The irish chain is one of those terrific quilts for beginnersits all strips and squaresno triangles or bias edges to deal with. Patchwork inspired patterns by antique quilts with nancy. There is no end to what kind of creative projects you can make with a block like this, which lends itself to lots of variation and scrap quilting.

These lovely patterns and templates range from easy, beginner. And now im dying to make a scrappy irish chain of my own. Twist on tradition, modern patchwork, improvisational piecing and appliqued chains. I have been wanting to make one for some time now, and this tutorial has awakened something in me. Simple irish chain irish chain quilt pattern, irish chain. See more ideas about irish chain quilt, irish chain, quilts. The patchwork inspired patterns by antique quilts book and dvd are available from nancys notions. Thanks to melissas creative interpretations in this book, im realizing that irish chains have huge design possibilities.

See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. 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 pattern by missouri star missouri star quilt co. Really liking melissa corrys irish chain quilt book. The irish chain rainbow quilt on your book cover is gorgeous. These are the requirements for a double irish chain from the quilts from the quiltmakers gift book. We were asked to choose one quilt to make a block with for a charity quilt and it. I had fun looking through my stash to find the perfect greens for. Irish chain quilt fabric requirements sewing discussion.

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. Melissa and i met in person for the first time on her way to quilt market in 20. Perfect for practicing your quarter inch seam allowance and rotary cutting skills. Triple irish chain quilts use the easy strip quilting methods you learned for double irish chain to make a dramatic triple chain. The a lotta nines irish chain quilt is a quick quilting pattern that will take you about two evenings to sew up. Irish chain ninepatch quilt tutorial diary of a quilter. Welcome so excited that melissa from happy quilting asked us to be part of her blog tour for her new book, irish chain quilts. 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. Double irish chain quilt block has been a very popular quilt block for many years.

An irish chain quilt will typically be in one of the three following layouts. The irish chain updated nancy j smith, lynda s milligan on. This was a betterthanaverage cozy mystery, with a result that really did surprise me. Irish chain quilts includes 15 fabulous quilts all based on the classic irish chain block design. Irish chain quilt fabric requirements sewing discussion topic. This single irish chain quilt block is simple, but stunning. Each step of the quilt making process builds on itself so if take the time to make your fabric easier to cut accurately, then. These lovely patterns and templates range from easy, beginner quilt block patterns to more complicated and.

Just squares and strips, no bias edges, no fancy rulers. Jenny doan demonstrates how to make a simple, yet lovely single irish chain quilt using jelly rolls. This is a scrappy version of the irish chain quilt. Sew rows together, pressing all seams toward the solid square away from the ninepatch blocks. 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. You know thats the design that forms an x in each block which creates a very striking chain effect when all blocks are placed sidebyside. Aug 02, 2012 unsubscribe from missouri star quilt company. Great ideas and patterns based on irish chain pattern. Traditional irish chain quilts use single, double or triple designs, but melissa has created whole new versions of irish chain quilts that she categorizes as. The book includes complete instructions for three color, scrap, and yankee chain variations, with a and b blocks for each illustrated in full color. One made in 1880 has appliqued flowers within a sunburst pattern. Sep 08, 2015 when most people think of an irish chain, they think of single, double, or triple.