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How to Make an Irish Chain Quilt - Free Quilting Tutorial

Difficulty
Beginner
Time
17 minutes
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About This Tutorial

We’re celebrating 15 years of patchwork paradise with 15 of our most beloved patterns. This week’s remake is the Irish Chain!

 

Years ago, flour was sold in cotton sacks printed with brightly-colored designs. When times were tough and fabric scarce, those sacks became dresses, curtains, quilts—even underwear!  

 

This week, we’re using feed sack-inspired prints to recreate one of our favorite old fashioned quilts. Irish Chain is a 19th century classic made with simple nine-patches. Of course, Jenny makes it even easier with jelly roll strip sets and a charming cheater cloth backing.

 

Finished Quilt: 91" x 97"

Tutorial Resources

Layout PDF (Download PDF)
Jenny Doan
Instructor
Jenny Doan

The Supplies List

1 Roll
2 ½" Print Strips
5½ yds.
Background Fabric - includes Inner Border
1½ yds.
Outer Border Fabric
¾ yd.
Binding Fabric
8¾ yds.
Backing Fabric

Products
from this Tutorial

quilting supplies
Irish Chain Pattern by Missouri Star Primary Image

$6.95

$10.00

Irish Chain Pattern by Missouri Star

Digital Download - Irish Chain Quilt Pattern by Missouri Star

$4.95

$9.00

Digital Download - Irish Chain Quilt Pattern by Missouri Star

Kona Cotton - White Yardage

$7.28

$7.92

Kona Cotton - White Yardage

Missouri Star Quilter’s Best Blend King Batting

$43.95

$45.00

Missouri Star Quilter’s Best Blend King Batting

Missouri Star 5" x 15" Ruler Primary Image

$15.95

$17.00

Missouri Star 5" x 15" Ruler

Missouri Star 2.5" x 8" Ruler Primary Image

$10.95

$12.00

Missouri Star 2.5" x 8" Ruler

Olfa Splash Aqua 45mm Rotary Cutter

$18.75

$19.00

Olfa Splash Aqua 45mm Rotary Cutter

Baby Lock Accomplish - 1500 SPM Straight Stitch Machine

$999.00

$1,899.99

Baby Lock Accomplish - 1500 SPM Straight Stitch Machine

Missouri Star 50 WT Cotton Thread White

$6.95

$8.00

Missouri Star 50 WT Cotton Thread White

Elan 8" Dressmaker Scissors

$20.95

$22.00

Elan 8" Dressmaker Scissors

Magic Pins™ Quilting Pins - 100 count Primary Image

$18.75

$19.00

Magic Pins™ Quilting Pins - 100 count

Exclusive Missouri Star Jenny TG1600 ProPlus Oliso Smart Iron

$199.99

$229.00

Exclusive Missouri Star Jenny TG1600 ProPlus Oliso Smart Iron

Missouri Star Wooly Betty Board - 17.25" x 25.5" Orange Border

$98.95

$100.00

Missouri Star Wooly Betty Board - 17.25" x 25.5" Orange Border