Irish Chain Quilt
Completed: July 2017
Pattern: Irish Chain by Missouri Star Quilt Company
Quilt Size: 77.5 X 65.5”; 75 x 62” after shrinking
Block Size: 5.5" finished squares
Fabric: Dear Stella Whisper Dandelions in grey; Wilmington Prints White Out Essential Gems
Technique: Used strip sets to create nine-patch blocks. Quilted all three layers with diagonal lines. Covered sewing / side support table in plastic to make fabric slide easier during quilting. Created bias binding (see technique in Craftsy Sew Sturdy Ultimate Travel Bag class). Machine stitched binding with different colored top / bobbin thread (see Craftsy "Mastering in Minutes" Finishing Quilts class).
Notes: This quilt is a wedding gift for my niece who requested a grey / neutral color palette.
CARE - 100% cotton fabric; machine wash and tumble dry. All Thread Projects quilts are pre-washed in cold water and pre-shrunk in a hot dryer before gifting.
Pattern: Irish Chain by Missouri Star Quilt Company
Quilt Size: 77.5 X 65.5”; 75 x 62” after shrinking
Block Size: 5.5" finished squares
Fabric: Dear Stella Whisper Dandelions in grey; Wilmington Prints White Out Essential Gems
Technique: Used strip sets to create nine-patch blocks. Quilted all three layers with diagonal lines. Covered sewing / side support table in plastic to make fabric slide easier during quilting. Created bias binding (see technique in Craftsy Sew Sturdy Ultimate Travel Bag class). Machine stitched binding with different colored top / bobbin thread (see Craftsy "Mastering in Minutes" Finishing Quilts class).
Notes: This quilt is a wedding gift for my niece who requested a grey / neutral color palette.
CARE - 100% cotton fabric; machine wash and tumble dry. All Thread Projects quilts are pre-washed in cold water and pre-shrunk in a hot dryer before gifting.
Cheers to the happy couple!