At one of our monthly quilt guild meetings, one of our members showed several of her gorgeous Irish chain quilts. Some were antique quilts and some more recently made. I was so impressed and new I wanted to attempt to make an Irish chain quilt. I ordered Eleanor Burns "Irish Chain, Quilt in a Day" book.
Well, my intentions were high but I didn't think I was ready for Eleanor's pattern so I started a block using an Irish Chain block pattern that I saw online. Fabric that would be appropriate for St. Patty's Day were selected.
I made several of the 4 patches for the above block.
I finished one block and my mind told me to quilt and bind it to hang on my 12 inch hanger for St. Patrick's Day.
So why not, I needed a new 12 inch for March and now it is done. I may attempt a bigger Irish Chain quilt at another time.
I thought my light green was a little too light so I'll keep that in mind for my next Irish Chain. Thanks for stopping in - Judy.
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I love it! Your center fabric is gorgeous
ReplyDeleteGreat idea. Sometimes just making one block gives you the enjoyment of a new block. I particularly like how you fussy cut the center block. Hum, my 12" stand still has my snowman block on it. I guess making something in kelly green would be needed to keep the stand useful for a couple of weeks at least. Thanks for the idea.
ReplyDeleteI dont know, the light green might add an interesting effect in an entire quilt. For the love of geese
ReplyDeleteI want to make myself a green Irish Chain quilt, too. Was the Eleanor Burns pattern super confusing?
ReplyDeleteI didn't really study the book yet. I thought I should just start with something simple to get the hang of it.
DeleteThis is so cute!
ReplyDeletecute, cute mini!
ReplyDeletethanks so much for linking up!
brooke@sillymamaquilts.com
Irish Chain is one of my favorite quilts. Your mini turned out great! Enjoy displaying it all next month.
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