Variations To The Quilt Block Irish Chain
Irish Chain Quilts are so intriguing to me. There are a few variations to the basic quilt block that make a dramatic difference in the way the finished quilt looks. One can make a Single Irish Chain Quilt, a double Irish Chain quilt, or a Triple Irish Chain quilt. It just depends on how many colors of fabric you want to use.
I would like to walk you through the basics of making this quilt block and show you how dramatic adding one or two other fabric values can change the entire look of a quilt. Personally I love the double Irish chain quilts the best. The example to the left is of a double chain, notice how it has three colors.
Image Credit:A sample of a free quilt pattern from Simplicity
I would like to walk you through the basics of making this quilt block and show you how dramatic adding one or two other fabric values can change the entire look of a quilt. Personally I love the double Irish chain quilts the best. The example to the left is of a double chain, notice how it has three colors.
Image Credit:A sample of a free quilt pattern from Simplicity
Number of colors determine the name of the variation
on Irish Chain Quilts
If you are planning a Single Irish Chain quilt you will use two colors in your quilt. A light and a dark fabric value which form a single chain. Typically the darker fabric forms the chain effect but you can reverse it if you like.
For a Double Irish Chain Quilt there are three colors used to form two chains. Usually a light fabric, a medium color, and a darker color are used to make these blocks that will be sewn together to create a very interesting pattern. The image to the right shows one of the blocks that would be used to form the chains in the quilt top.
A Triple Irish Chain Quilt has four fabric values or colors. The background fabric is typically a light color. Fabric A will be a medium color fabric. A medium dark fabric (slightly darker than fabric A) for Fabric B. The darkest fabric will be used for Fabric C. Combining the 4 colors in the correct sequence gives the effect of three chains.
For a Double Irish Chain Quilt there are three colors used to form two chains. Usually a light fabric, a medium color, and a darker color are used to make these blocks that will be sewn together to create a very interesting pattern. The image to the right shows one of the blocks that would be used to form the chains in the quilt top.
A Triple Irish Chain Quilt has four fabric values or colors. The background fabric is typically a light color. Fabric A will be a medium color fabric. A medium dark fabric (slightly darker than fabric A) for Fabric B. The darkest fabric will be used for Fabric C. Combining the 4 colors in the correct sequence gives the effect of three chains.
You Can Make An Irish Chain Quilt In A Day
Irish Chain in a Day: Single and Double
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Wonder How It Got To Be Called An Irish Chain?
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Single, Double, Or Triple Chains...You can do which ever you like
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Irish Chain Quilts: Single, Double and Triple (Dover Quilting)
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An Example Of A Double Irish Chain Quilt By Penny Halgren
Irish Chain Quilts At Auction
There is always a nice variety of Irish Chain Quilts available at the popular auction site, eBay. For those who do not want to make their own.
A Good Sewing Machine Is A Must
when making an Irish Chain Quilt or any sewing project.
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Patchwork Of Comments
Thank you so much for stopping by today to learn a little about Irish Chain Quilts and what makes them a single, double, or triple variation. Please do let me know you were here by adding your piece to the comment block. If you love to quilt and are looking for another idea for a quilt pattern, Jacobs Ladder is a fun quilt to make.
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vallain May 12, 2012 @ 3:43 pm | delete
- The Irish Chain has always been one of my favorite quilt patterns. The blocks make such a lovely graphic pattern.
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Wednesday_Elf
Mar 26, 2011 @ 3:50 pm | delete
- The Irish Chain quilt is lovely. I don't quilt, but do admire those of you who do, like you and my daughter-in-law.
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mbgphoto Jan 16, 2011 @ 11:30 am | delete
- Beautiful!
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JoyfulPamela
Jan 15, 2011 @ 3:13 pm | delete
- These are beautiful, Bev!
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Senora_M
Jan 13, 2011 @ 2:18 pm | delete
- Cool lens! I love quilting!!
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