The Scrappy Irish Chain Quilt and Quilt Pattern

QUILT DETAILS:

Scrappy Irish Chain Quilt 

The finished quilt measures 56 inches x 56 inches.

1369 patchwork squares.

37 rows each of 37 squares.

Each finished square measures 1.5" x 1.5"

Fabric Used:

200+ different small scale prints including

many stash basics - dots, stripes, checks, gingham -
and small scale prints.

Solid Fabric: Robert Kaufman Kona Cotton in Wasabi.

Quilting:

 Stitching along both sides of all vertical and horizontal seam lines.

Batting:

Low loft cotton batting - bleached white.

I have lots of photos to share with you today! My Scrappy Irish Chain Quilt is finished and having received several requests for a quilt pattern I sat down on the weekend and wrote a pattern for this quilt. While there are many patterns available for an Irish Chain Quilt, my pattern is written for scrap busting; using up small fabric scraps, and sewing together individual squares in the most efficient and effective way.

Click on any image for a larger view.

This is not a strip pieced quilt, instead I have broken the quilt design into small, manageable size blocks that can be pieced quickly and easily, which gives you control over accurate piecing and seam pressing. All blocks are pieced and pressed in exactly the same way thereby ensuring that all seams nest when piecing your quilt top, regardless of which way you turn the block. It also means that you can pick up this project and work on it for short periods of time, and not feel overwhelmed or lost in the process when you next pick it up again.

ABOUT THE SCRAPPY IRISH CHAIN QUILT PATTERN

• The Scrappy Irish Chain Quilt Pattern (PDF file) is available for immediate download from my Etsy Store as well as my Pattern Store and includes 14 pages of photos and diagrams. (Australian customers please note: Etsy charges Australian buyers GST because they are considered an international electronic distribution platform - Australian customers may therefore prefer to purchase patterns via my Pattern Store).

• The quilt is pieced in blocks and blocks are constructed in such a way that all seams will "nest" when sewing the individual blocks together, as well as when sewing blocks together into rows, and when sewing rows together into a quilt top. This not only makes the task of matching seams and sewing a quilt top easier but helps to ensure that the seams will lie flat resulting in an smooth and even quilt top. 
• Finished quilt size is 56 inches x 56 inches. Included also is an Quilt Size Chart - 3 additional quilt size details have been provided (one smaller quilts size and two larger quilts sizes - up to 92 inches x 92 inches), and includes fabric requirements, cutting information, number of blocks required, as well as backing and binding fabric requirements for all quilt sizes.

I have thoroughly enjoyed making this quilt! I really enjoy the repetitive nature that is repeat block sewing, as well as working with small squares. It is especially satisfying to see that collecting the many 2" squares - most rescued from the scrap bin or perhaps destined for the rubbish bin - has been so worthwhile. I have already started replenishing my 2" squares collection.

I have quilted the quilt with edge to edge straight lines, outlining all of the seam lines by stitching along both sides of those seam lines. As always, I have used a walking foot to stitch these lines, and have used the edge of the walking foot as a stitching guide. It is a slow and steady process, although once the foundation lines are in place I do pick up the pace.

For the back of the quilt I have used my favorite text fabric Newsprint from the Story collection by Carrie Bloomston, and have matched it with my signature black/white stripe fabric for the binding. I have used a low loft cotton batting.

The actual finished quilt is for sale and is listed in my Etsy Store.

See all of the listing details here:
Scrappy Irish Chain Patchwork Quilt

Scrappy Irish Chain Quilt
56 inches x 56 inches

As always, thank you for stopping by, for all of your kind comments about my quilts, and of course happy stitching!

RELEVANT LINKS:
Scrappy Irish Chain Quilt - Work in Progress
Red Pepper Quilts Etsy Store
Red Pepper Quilts Pattern Store:

Follow RPQ on:

Follow

COPYRIGHT: Do not copy or use any content or photos from my blog without my written permission. This is original content from www.redpepperquilts.com.