Double Irish Chain blocks
Last week I fell in love with an online pattern for scrappy Ohio Stars and Double Irish Chains. I decided to make up my own version, and you can read about it here. For the "hourglass" prompt last week, I added Ohio Stars to my SAHRR panel and was hoping I could include a double Irish chain at some point. Guess what - Kathleen of Kathleen McMusing blog provided the prompt for week 2 and chose "Make it a double", so a double Irish chain it is!
Double Irish chain blocks and Ohio Stars blocks with starting center panel
I am making two sampler blocks for each round to add to this panel that my husband loves. For the double Irish chain blocks, I made a 25-patch designed with light squares that ultimately result in a chain. The chain will not really be noticeable on a single block, but I like the scrappiness of the block with the panel.
This is a photo of the pattern that began my Double Irish Chain and Ohio Stars obsession. Isn't it pretty! I decided to go ahead and buy it, because I feel that the person who authored the pattern deserves to be paid for the design I love so much. If you are interested, click on the photo to go the Etsy page (it was sold out as of this week), or you can do a search for "Layer Cake Ladder" quilt pattern by the Tipsy Needle.
I am adding this post to Kathleen's linkup - go see what "doubles" the other participants have made!
A very fun block to add to your panel. I've made a couple of quilts using Irish Chain blocks, it's a nice frame for the stars.
ReplyDeleteAn Irish chain is always a good choice! I have been looking at triple Irish chain quilts lately but trying to resist starting one while I have so many other things going on. The colors in your blocks really compliment the panel!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely panel to build your quilt around!
ReplyDeleteThat is a cute pattern, reminds me of the Brightly one.
ReplyDeleteI love how you're adding these blocks to border the panel, Linda! Really pretty colors, too - perfect for the panel. Thanks for linking to the pattern, too - I'll go take a look!
ReplyDeletethat is a good choice for that panel. The fabric colors and the design looks good with it.
ReplyDeleteI don't think you can go wrong with an Irish Chain, and now I've learned about the double variation, so thank you for that!
ReplyDeleteI like your version of the chain and the colors and the scrap variety.
ReplyDeleteOhio Star is my favorite star block. Your project is gonna be great!
ReplyDeleteI love blocks that ask the eye to move around the quilt, and chain blocks are perfect for that. While it is not as easy to see when they aren't together, they still create some open space that separates them from their neighbor (and thanks for including a link to the pattern). I love your start to this quilt -- it will be fun to see it take shape!
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful pattern! Your SAHRR project is looking great.
ReplyDeleteThe double chain was a good pick for this week!
ReplyDeleteThe prompt really worked out for you. I like the double irish chain blocks next to your stars. That is nice that you bought the pattern and provided a link for us.
ReplyDeleteDouble Irish Chain always looks great!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on your SAHRR, Linda! That Layer Cake Ladder pattern looks exactly like "Brightly" by Cluck Cluck Sew. I say that because I keep seeing patriotic quilts made in that pattern, having just finished a patriotic quilt myself.
ReplyDeleteLove your interpretation!! I am impatient to see what Wednesday brings so I can decide how to finish my 2nd round. LOL
ReplyDeleteYour SAHRR double chain blocks look great and that "Layer Cake Ladder" is a very pretty pattern :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty. I thought you had stopped your blog, so I was delighted to see so many posts that I had missed.
ReplyDeleteLove your choice of colors in your sampler blocks. That’s going to be a quilt your guy is going to love.
ReplyDeleteI especially love this because "Irish Stars" is on my wish list. I am sure your husband will love this when finished!
ReplyDeleteThank you Kristina! It really is fun to work on his quilt while he's clueless. :)
DeleteYour double Irish chain blocks are perfect for this. I can see why you like that inspiration quilt and glad that it helped you with your SAHRR this week.
ReplyDeleteLove your double Irish Chain blocks Linda! They fit in so nicely with the rest! xx
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