Scrappy Irish Chain Quilt Pattern

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

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