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

Double Irish Chain:

1 � 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, � 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
� 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
�� inch foot
�� Straight pins

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

www.carolfayquilts.com