Double Irish Chain

Quilt # 68

Double Irish Chain

 There are 3 variations of Irish Chains, single, double and triple. The Double Irish Chain quilt uses three different fabrics or values of fabric.

Two blocks that make up the pattern

I made this quilt in 1995 and it is a traditional pattern made using strip-piecing that are then sliced and stitched into blocks.  Two different blocks make up the pattern.  Originally it would have been made by cutting and sewing all the little squares individually.

The quilting pattern on the plain block was copied onto paper and stitched through the paper. I was experimenting with different quilting techniques but did not find this one worth repeating.

Detail showing back and binding

DOCUMENTATION

Quilt Name: Double Irish Chain

Description: Traditional Irish Chain pattern

Pattern: Double Irish Chain

Size: 75” x 96”

Fabrics: 100% cotton

Predominant colours: Navy, red, pink, blue and white

Construction Techniques: Strip pieced

Back: Pink and white 100% cotton fabric used on the front.

Batting: Polyester

Edge finish: Double-fold french binding in red and navy plaid

Quilting: Machine quilted, straight diagonal lines and design in the plain blocks

Quilted by: Terry Whyte

Sleeve: No

Label: No

Date completed: 1995

Quilt History: Displayed in the Kirkland Lake Mile of Gold Quilters Guild 1999 Quilt Show

Maker: Terry Whyte