PATTERN: Simple Irish Chain Quilt Pattern

The beautiful Simple Irish Chain design is an easier version of the classic Irish Chain quilt. This version involves making 9 Patch blocks and alternating them with a plain square to achieve the chain effect. This pretty double bed sized quilt will be the perfect addition to any bed or sofa. They also reliably make great gifts, in fact, this very pattern was designed and sewn for a good friend for their wedding! Whether gifting or keeping, we know you will love making this quilt.
The quilt is constructed using easy patchwork techniques. Quick to master, you will be whipping up 9 Patch blocks in no time at all!

As pictured, this quilt looks amazing using Liberty Tana Lawn® fabrics. If not Liberty, any other 54” (137cm) wide lightweight cotton will suit.

YOU WILL NEED
Iron, pins, thread, sewing machine, grid ruler, set square, cutting mat and rotary cutter
Optional: free motion quilting foot.

Patchwork fabrics: 11 different coloured prints 7” x 54” (17.8cm x 137cm) each
Background fabric: 127” x 54” (322.5cm x 137cm)
Binding fabric: 11” x 54” (27.9cm x 137cm)
Wadding: 92” x 92” (233cm x 233cm)
Backing fabric: 92” x 92” (233cm x 233cm)