Two-Color Irish Chain QAL

Wednesday, January 1, 2020

Happy New Year!

You guys asked and I am delivering!  The other day on Instagram, I posted my plans for making a two-color Irish Chain quilt.  I had so many of you say you've always wanted to make one and a handful of you asked if I was going to do a quilt-along so here we are!  Let's do this!


Let me warn you though, this is going to be very informal.  No prizes and no pattern you have to buy.  Just a beautiful, classic quilt at the end of this!  Here are the details:

TWO-COLOR IRISH CHAIN QUILT-ALONG 

Register: Sign-ups now are closed.  But you can still participate!  You won't get the weekly reminder emails but you can check the blog each Wednesday for each weeks assignment and info!
Duration: 8 weeks
Dates: January 8th - March 4th
Pattern: No specific pattern but I will post instructions each Wednesday here on my blog.
Quilt Size: Twin (70" x 90") or Queen (90" x 90").  You choose!
Skill Level: All

Fabric Requirements:

TWIN
QUEEN
FINISHED SIZE
70” X 90”
90” X 90”
DARK FABRIC
(INCLUDES BINDING)
3¼ YARDS
4¼ YARDS
LIGHT FABRIC
5 YARDS
6 YARDS
BACKING (40" WIDE)
5½ YARDS
8¼ YARDS
BATTING
78” X 98”
98” X 98”

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
- Register (above).
- Follow me @gigis_thimble on Instagram and use the hashtag #irishchainqal on Instagram to post pictures of your quilt.  I encourage you to follow and encourage other quilters in the hashtag group.  It's a great opportunity to make new quilty friends and receive inspiration on Instagram!  Plus, these are going to be gorgeous!  I can't wait to see all the different colorways!
- Check your email each Wednesday for that week's assignment and then get to sewing!
- If you stay caught up, in 8 weeks you'll have a quilt top ready for quilting.

I'm so excited to have you join me as I make my own queen-size green and white Irish Chain quilt!  These were the two colors I was deciding between but I finally chose the lighter green! 


Everyone is welcome to join this Quilt-Along so feel free to spread the word.  There's no cost to sign up and this Irish Chain pattern is beginner-friendly and timeless.  

I'll be in touch next Wednesday, friends!

17 comments:

  1. The registration form doesn’t seem to be working.

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    1. Are you on a PC? Try that. I am trying to find a link for phones.

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    2. Thank you! Sew excited! After this one, let's do a paper pieced pineapple quilt a long-with you as a fearless leader of course.

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    3. That's a great idea! I have to just muster up the strength to make a 'second' pineapple quilt, LOL! But yes, I like your idea!

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  2. You had me at "Irish chain". No prizes, no pattern to buy...no frills--just good ol' fun quilting. LOVE it! And so begins my first quilt of the year. Off to dig into my stash.

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  3. Merci de nous faire commencer l'année en jouant avec nos tissus!

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  4. Where can I find the register form?
    Greeting Guilitta

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    1. Under the first picture on my blog post, under "TWO-COLOR IRISH CHAIN QUILT-ALONG Register: HERE". Click on the word "HERE" and it will link you to the sign up form.

      Let me know if you have any more questions.
      Amber

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  5. I am in the quilt along and I am totally excited because I always wanted to have an Irish Chain Quilt. Thank you.

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  6. Sounds great I hope I can keep up. I love the Irish Chain!

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  7. Thank.you,.I"m in and can't wait to play along.Irish chain was in my to do list.

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  8. So excited...I’ve wanted to do an Irish Chain for a long time but never got around to it. This QAL is just what I need to get motivated & inspired. Thank you for hosting!

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  9. Oh my gosh! Friends just told me about this!!! Something I’ve always wanted to do ❤️

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I ♥ to hear from you so please feel free to leave a comment. I read each one and try to respond as often as I can. Thanks so much for stopping by! ~Amber