IRISH CHAIN

Supply List

In class we will be discussing the relative merits of using different sized pieces of fabric, ranging from 1” to 2”. You will decide in class which measurements to use. The yardages given below are enough for any of the choices.

Fabric:

Fabric will be strip cut, so yardage that is a minimum of 40” selvedge to selvedge is needed.

Yardages are given for small wall sized quilts, approximately 30” square before borders.

Single Irish Chain:

1 ½ yards background
5/8 yard single chain fabric
5/8 yard for a single border

Double Irish Chain:

1 ¼ yards background fabric
5/8 yard single chain fabric
1 yard double chain fabric
5/8 yard for a single border

Double Irish Chain Variation…two fabrics in alternate block (see Hawaiian example):

Substitute 2 fabrics for the background fabric, ½ yard each

Double Irish Chain Variation…Trip around the world as alternate block (no background fabric is used, and the result is slightly larger, 50” square before border):

2/3 yard single chain fabric
1 1/8 yard double chain fabric
7/8 yard first trip around the world fabric
5/8 yard second trip around the world fabric
¼ yard third trip around the world fabric
1/8 yard center fabric, trip around the world
7/8 yard for a single border

Bring fabric that is prepared to work with. Which means, pre-wash if you are going to pre-wash (sometimes I do, and sometimes I don’t). Either way, press the fabric, and re-fold with the selvedge edges together, so that the folded edge is also even (no bunches).

Other Supplies:

Pen or pencil for taking notes
Long ruler – 24” x 6” or 12” x 6”
Rotary cutter
Rotary cutting mat
Sewing machine and basic machine sewing supplies, including:

Thread for piecing (I recommend light gray)
Extra machine needles
¼ inch foot
Straight pins

Carol Fay
1417 Camino Rio Verde
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
(805)683-4765

www.carolfayquilts.com