This product is a digital PDF pattern for the Cheery Chain Quilt by Robin Gump of Seamed to Be. Cheery Chain was inspired by my love for classic Irish chain quilts and given a sweet little twist with pairs of hearts scattered throughout. This pattern includes instructions for creating FIVE sizes: 44" x 44" BABY SIZE 53" x 62" THROW SIZE 70" x 88" TWIN SIZE 88" x 105" QUEEN SIZE 105" x 105" KING SIZE I can't wait to see what you create with this timeless design! This pattern is for your personal use and may not be duplicated or distributed. Copyright 2018, Robin Gump. Longarm quilting on pictured twin size quilt done by Kaitlyn Howell of @knotandthread .
When I first saw the Moda 1933 fabrics, I fell in love. Fell hard. I normally don't work with 1930s reproduction prints but I've always fli...
Today I am finally sharing my scrappy pink Irish Chain quilt that I started in December 2021. I finished it shortly thereafter but just recently got some pictures of it! But first (before I share the details of this quilt), thanks to all of you that watched my LIVE Thursday Trunk Show that I did on Instagram this past week and that wanted to see more of this quilt! Several of you reached out and gave me just the motivation I needed to get this quilt photographed and blogged. FYI: I do Thursday Trunk Shows once in a while. It's something fun I came up with to share 5-10 quilts within a certain theme. It's a fun way for me to connect with my Instagram followers, show who is behind all the little squares, get outside of my comfort zone, and hopefully, inspire and teach a few things I've learned from my 24 years of quilting experience. I usually announce them in my Instagram stories a day or two beforehand. You can follow me @gigis_thimble if you're not already. So let's start back at the beginning... THE INSPIRATION: In August 2018, Janine of @happyhappynester shared the gorgeous photo above on her Instagram feed. I was immediately smitten and saved the photo. (By the way, Janine's whole IG feed is lovely and I have been following her for a long time. She is very sweet and gave me permission to share her photo.) About a year later I was feeling like I "needed more pink in my life" and came back to that photo as the inspiration for a quilt color palette! I just wanted a simple project so I went with the classic 9-Patch block. I paired them with 6-1/2" low-volume squares to create an Irish Chain. My quilt finished at 66-1/2" x 78-1/2". Click HERE for a simple PDF for this pattern. This sweet color palette definitely cheered up my sewing room during those winter months! I had some of that sweet pink and white daisy fabric in my stash (but not enough so I ended up ordering a bit more) to use for the backing. It's called Flower Glory Morning - Wonderful Things by Bonnie Christine for Art Gallery Fabrics. It reminds me of a vintage sheet! I love it! I also had this pink herringbone fabric in my stash that I used for the binding. Sorry, I can't remember what it's called! My quilter, Jen Ostler, used the Interlocking Orange Peel pantograph by Karlee Porter for the quilting. It's one of my favorite all-over designs and I've used it many times! This quilt was so fun to make. Partly, because - mindless sewing for the win! And partly because I got to pull out all of my really girly low-volume prints. If you're on Instagram, I shared a reel this week where I scanned over all the fabrics so you can check that out if you want to see more. They're so whimsical. It was the type of thing where I'd pull one out of my stash and say, "Oh, I love this one... and this one...and this one!" I wanted it to be mostly pink with little hints of green, orange, and yellow - so I spaced out those accent colors sporadically through my 9-Patches. One thing I've learned over the years is that colors don't always have to be in equal amounts. That's what makes a quilt unique and interesting sometimes. So that's it. I am very happy I pulled this out for the Thursday Trunk Show the other day so I could be reminded of just how much I love this very simple, very scrappy Irish Chain quilt! I would be happy to make more of these in the future. If you feel inspired and decide to make one and share it on Instagram, please tag me @gigis_thimble. Again, here's the Scrappy Irish Chain PDF and thanks for stopping by today!
Hello all! I am so excited about this project. It happens to be the largest quilt I have made, as well as the largest quilt I have quilted. This project is a “twist” on a classic. T…
Another quilt I will be sad to part with! Just not enough room in my house for all of the quilts I own! This is a classic Irish Chain pattern in a classic two colorway. Size - 99" x 90" (Queen - shown here on a King size bed). Colors - Forest Green and white. Fabrics are high-quality 100% quilting cotton. The back is a Rifle Paper Co. fabric. The custom grid quilting was done by a professional longarm quilter. Binding - Machine stitched to the front and then hand stitched to the back. Comes from a smoke-free home. Brand new, never been used or washed. This quilt will ship via USPS and will include tracking and insurance. Please convo me with any questions.
The beautiful Simple Irish Chain design is an easier version of the classic Irish Chain quilt. This version involves making 9 Patch blocks and alternating them with a plain square to achieve the chain effect. This pretty double bed sized quilt will be the perfect addition to any bed or sofa. They also reliably make great gifts, in fact, this very pattern was designed and sewn for a good friend for their wedding! Whether gifting or keeping, we know you will love making this quilt. The quilt is constructed using easy patchwork techniques. Quick to master, you will be whipping up 9 Patch blocks in no time at all! As pictured, this quilt looks amazing using Liberty Tana Lawn® fabrics. If not Liberty, any other 54” (137cm) wide lightweight cotton will suit. YOU WILL NEED Iron, pins, thread, sewing machine, grid ruler, set square, cutting mat and rotary cutter Optional: free motion quilting foot. Patchwork fabrics: 11 different coloured prints 7” x 54” (17.8cm x 137cm) each Background fabric: 127” x 54” (322.5cm x 137cm) Binding fabric: 11” x 54” (27.9cm x 137cm) Wadding: 92” x 92” (233cm x 233cm) Backing fabric: 92” x 92” (233cm x 233cm) Finished size: 82½” x 82½” (209.5cm x 209.5cm) PATTERN ONLY FOR INSTANT DOWNLOAD: After successful payment, your web browser will show an Order received screen. Midway down this page is a clickable link to obtain the download. Also, you will be sent an Order receipt, by email, which includes the same link to obtain the download. Please see our FAQs for further help if you need it. PLEASE NOTE: Read pattern printing instructions (if any) in step 1 before printing pattern.
Choose Whatever Accent Color You Prefer to Tie it Together! This beautiful quilt is sure to make a big dent in an overflowing scrap bin. In the process of using up those odds and ends of 2 1/2″ strips and squares, you’ll be making a gorgeous quilt you’re sure to cherish. The designer accented hers …
I’ve always wanted to make an Irish Chain quilt, so I finally did. I just love their simplicity. Earlier this year I purchased fabric for a Christmas tree mini quilt pattern, Wee Three Trees,…
- We never tire of blue and white, especially in the form of a handmade antique quilt. This Double Irish Chain beauty was created entirely by hand c.1910 and features tiny indigo squares, a graphic sawtooth border, cable quilting in its frame and beautiful fan quilting throughout. - Part of a quilt’s inherent beauty is its heirloom nature. Most quilts in our collection were created by hand over a century ago. These pieces were made to be handed down, kept in the family, cozied up with by generation after generation. We can't think of a better gift for a loved one. These are the heirlooms of tomorrow, broken in to perfection. - This intricate quilt is in excellent antique condition, with a few, very minor spots on its face and back. Please see our detailed photos. less
I’ve always wanted to make an Irish Chain quilt, so I finally did. I just love their simplicity. Earlier this year I purchased fabric for a Christmas tree mini quilt pattern, Wee Three Trees,…
Learn how to create the timeless and classic Irish Chain block with our easy-to-follow tutorial, featuring step-by-step instructions.
In 2022 I gifted a Double Irish Chain quilt to a good friend of mine, and I have been pondering how I could revamp a chain quilt to include half rectangle triangles ever since. After much doodling, and adding more and more checkers, I landed here with Checkers Everywhere! :) This beginner quilt pattern is the sixth pattern in the Getz Made HRT Series and combines my love of HRTs with Irish chains. This pattern also includes step-by-step video instructions which can be really helpful if you have never made HRTs or trimmed them before. :) Sizes available: Crib (36" x 36") and Large Throw (72" x 72") Please note that this quilt pattern is a PDF and a digital copy will be emailed to you after you purchase. Quilt pattern is for personal use only. Please do not copy or redistribute. Quilts made from this pattern can be sold on a small scale but pattern credit must be given to Getz Made.
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!
Ombre Scrappy Gems quilt pattern by Emily of Quilty Love. Stash friendly irish chain quilt. Quick and easy with strip piecing.
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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.
This is a PDF digital download pattern. The Harken Quilt Pattern is a lovely beginner friendly pattern that works great with fat eighths, fat quarters and/or your most favorite scraps. It's my rendition of the traditional Irish Chain quilts I saw my late Grandma and her friends making while I was growing up. It's clean, no-nonsense, and super fun, just like my late Grandma. It comes in 5 sizes and has two versions, Classic and Scrappy! When I gave this pattern to my testers, I think almost half of them ended up making at least two versions... just for fun! It's a great "go to" pattern to have in your bag of quilting tricks. I invite you to check it out and try your own take on a Classic and Scrappy Harken Quilt. I can't wait to see what you create! **This pattern is a digital PDF download.** After purchasing, you will be sent an email with a link to instantly download your pattern. You’ll have a limited number of downloads. Please save to your computer before opening on other devices. You will need to open on a non-mobile device. If you don’t receive your email/link, first check your spam folder and then contact me at kanderson.abraham [at] gmail.com for assistance. Copyright 2023 Blooming Poppies Modern Quilts You may sell items made with this pattern on a small scale, but please credit Blooming Poppies.
Well, it's done and I love it! My green and white Irish Chain quilt turned out just how I envisioned it. It adds just a little bit of color and vintage charm at the foot of my bed. I also think it would've been cute had the fabric placement been reversed. I get asked a lot - the green I used is called "Forest" by Michael Miller (Cotton Couture). What do you think of my new "homebody" pillow? I got it at the Corn Wagon Mercantile a few weeks ago. The Corn Wagon is an awesome quilt shop in Springville, UT. and they recently opened a retreat center and mercantile behind the shop. The whole place is just a dream. I definitely want to go back again soon! So I mentioned in my last post that I was debating whether or not to do crosshatching for the quilting on my quilt. I decided to splurge and do it and I couldn't be happier! It was a bit pricey to do the crosshatching since my quilter basically had to quilt it twice but I think it was worth it. I rarely do custom quilting (which is always more expensive) so I thought I would treat myself this time! I feel like the crosshatching has a vintage vibe but is still kind of modern which is exactly the look I was going for! The quilter I used on this was Denae Hansen of Plain Jane Quilting in American Fork, UT. She always does a fantastic job and has a pretty quick turnaround time. I always love her work! I'm kind of obsessed with my backing fabric. I went to 4 different fabric stores before I found it and the minute I saw it I knew it was the one. It's called Wildwood Peonies in Navy by Rifle Paper Co. for Cotton + Steel. I actually ordered it through AACottonCreations on Etsy though because the shop here in Utah only had it in canvas. Are you one to put a lot of thought into your quilt backs or not? Some people say, "Oh, it's on the back, you won't see it." But you do! And I just want the back to make me as happy as the front. Remember the labels I got a while back? They're from Border City Quilts on Etsy. They were custom so if you want something similar just tell them you want the 2" x 2" cotton fold over labels. You can pick the font and text. I got a sheet of 20 for $16 and I'm very happy with them! I'm so glad to have this quilt done so we can enjoy it now. I hope you don't mind me sharing a boatload of pictures with you today! Please let me know if you have any questions. I'm also so happy to announce that I have the printable, condensed instructions for the two-color Irish Chain quilt HERE (2 size options). Happy quilting!
As I am at the beginning of my Nearly Insane Quilt journey, I thought I would share another of my completed hand pieced, hand quilted marathons with you. This is my Irish Chain Charm Quilt. It is hand pieced, using the English Paper Piecing method, and hand quilted. Single Irish Chain Quilt The start of my patchwork and quilting journey started when I inherited a fabric stash from a friend. Don't get me wrong, there was plenty of fabric and thread in my life, just not the 100% cottons used for patchwork and quilting. Some of the little gems in the collection were bags of small charm squares, which were less than 2" square. Fabric Charm Squares, 1" - 2" square I believe they were from the era before the internet and online fabric databases, when mail order shops would send out small samples for customers to select their quilt colours from. These little pieces intrigued me, and quietly laid down the gauntlet 'find a project to use us in'. An Irish Chain quilt was the solution. Also, we were expecting the arrival of a camper van, so I decided to make a quilt for use in the van. Single Irish Chain Patchwork Quilt Obviously the size of the charm squares put a limit on the size of my shapes, so each small square was 1" big. I made up the English paper piecing templates using the Table function in MS Word, where I could set the size of the cells to be 1" x 1", print them off and cut them out. From the charm packs I selected the deep and warm toned charm squares, which have a jewel like effect, and sought out a light background fabric that would add a subtle texture. I had already started to cover these little squares with the charm fabrics on the train to work, before I found a suitable background fabric. In the end I chose a little tan, tone on tone sprig print, "Bound to the Prairie" #9195 by Kansas Troubles for Moda (some of you may be familiar with it - it was the neutral in my 2012 Easy Street Mystery Quilt). It also matched the woodwork in the camper van perfectly. Single Irish Chain Quilt - Ideal for a Camper Van! I remember pouring the squares out onto the shop counter to match up this co-ordinating fabric as the assistant looked at me in disbelief, commenting ,"You do know there is an easier way of doing this, don't you?" Yes, there might have been, but at the time carrying a sewing machine on the train each day was not an option! This portable hand piecing project went with me everywhere, and often or not, a stray square would turn up in the boot of the car, down the side of the sofa - I often wonder how many got left on the train... Irish Chain Patchwork Quilt The Single Irish Chain pattern is made up from a 9-patch, alternating the background fabric and the main fabric. In this case, the 1" squares made up a 9-patch 3" x 3", and that was the same size as the alternating 3" x 3" background fabric square. Detail of hand pieced 9 patch block, Irish Chain Quilt The quilt is hand quilted, firstly by quilting around the coloured squares, and then by adding a further cross-hatch pattern in the centre. The border is also cross-hatched. On this particular quilt, I think this simple quilting pattern works well with the Irish Chain quilt. Scrappy Border - Irish Chain Quilt To add to the scrappy nature of the quilt I decided to make up the binding from further scraps, which are also 3" long. The background fabric was also part of the Kansas Trouble, 'Back to the Prairie' range. Up close it is a very pretty print, and although it disguises the quilting stitches on the back nicely, from a distance the colours tend to blend into a muddy colour. I used a small piece to make a quilt label using my Husqvarna Designer 1 Embroidery Machine, using Isacord embroidery thread. I didn't use a strong contrasting thread, as I prefer a more subtle label, but it does the trick. Quilt Label - Single Irish Chain Quilt This quilt tends to live in the camper van, getting used regularly if we head off on a trip during the winter months. I love spotting all the different fabrics as I am cosied up in bed! There are still plenty of these charm squares in my fabric collection, any ideas for the next project? Joining up with Crazy Mom Quilts. Statistics Dimensions: 150cm x 178cm (approx 5ft x 6ft) Blocks: 3” x 3” Piecing Method: English Paper Piecing. Hand Pieced Quilting Method: Hand Quilted Dates: Autumn 2006(?) – March 2009 Competition Entries: 2009 Traditional Quilts, Quilts UK , Malvern
A simple Irish chain design was the perfect pattern for the lovely Loyal Heights fabric line by Quilting in the Rain for Lecien.
Done and Done!!!! And can I just say, I love them!!!! I bought the fabric back in May , and here they are, (finally) done in October. I...
Use 11 different Betsy fabrics to make a colourful and bright colour way of this lovely quilt! This beautiful design is a 'single' Irish Chain, the easiest of all the classic Irish Chain quilts. This version involves making 9 Patch blocks and alternating them with a simple square block to achieve the chain effect. It is constructed using easy patchwork techniques. Quick to master, you will be whipping up 9 Patch blocks in no time at all! Betsy is a 1933 floral that has stood the test of time and remains one of Liberty Fabrics most well-known and beloved designs. One can never have enough Betsy! Along with the happy mix of different Betsy's, the white background fabric is Mitsi White on White, a tone-on-tone Liberty Tana Lawn® printed with white blossoms. This floral white fabric adds delicacy and pretty detail across the entire front of the quilt. See closer detail of this in images 2, 4 & 5. Perfect for quilting, Liberty Tana Lawn® fabric results in a silky-soft to the touch quilt which is lovely to snuggle with. This quilt kit also comes in a sweet Denim & Rose colour way, as pictured in the last 4-6 images. Find it here. Full Quilt Size: 82.5” x 82.5” (209.5cm x 209.5cm), good for a double or king sized bed (UK size) KIT INCLUDES: 11 differently coloured Liberty Tana Lawn® Betsy fabrics for the patchwork. One of which is also for the binding. Liberty Tana Lawn® Mitsi White on White fabric for the background. Fully illustrated instructions. YOU WILL NEED (the following are not included in the kit): Pins, sewing machine, iron, ironing board, rotary cutter, ruler and cutting mat Backing fabric: 92" x 92" (233cm x 233cm) Wadding: 92" x 92" (233cm x 233cm) Please note: This bundle does not include any backing fabric or wadding/batting. You will not necessarily receive the exact Betsy prints for the patchwork squares and binding as shown in the first 3 images, however they will be just as lovely and will of course always be a Betsy fabric.
Double Irish Chain quilt block has been a very popular quilt block for many years. The final quilt is a very impressive one that is really a true traditional beauty. I have been wanting to make one…
A simple Irish chain design was the perfect pattern for the lovely Loyal Heights fabric line by Quilting in the Rain for Lecien.
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.
Golightly is a beginner-friendly, 3-in-1 quilt pattern. Gingham quilt? Check. Modern Irish Chain? Check. What about a simple baby quilt? We've got you covered. Details This pattern includes three different styles and sizes. - Holly Baby is a nine-block baby quilt, 40” x 40” - Holly is a lattice quilt inspired by the classic Irish Chain, 70” x 70” - Lula Mae is the gingham quilt, 70” x 90” - digital PDF download Fabric requirements - please see the cover photo in listing for detailed fabric requirements Golightly is suitable for all levels of quilting skill, using classic patchwork and straight line stitching. All fabrics in the photos are Kona cotton solids, but this pattern is also scrap-friendly and a great stash buster. Patch and Dot © 2019 For personal use only. Not for resale or redistribution. You may use this pattern to produce works for exhibit or sale on a small, independent scale. Commercial use prohibited.
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Red, Blue, Yellow, and Black scrappy irish chain quilt for a baby boy. Follow along for the project details.
Try out this collection of Irish chain patterns as your next quilting project that you can make for yourself and your loved ones.
Enjoy the Liz's Irish Chain digital pattern from Love of Quilting.
Whatever its origin, each of the Irish Chain quilt patterns presented here is lovely, beginner-friendly, and opens up a whole new world of Irish Chain designs.
