Irish Chain Quilts Blog Hop

Wednesday, June 10, 2015


I love a good twist on traditional quilting designs, so when Melissa Corry asked if I'd like to participate in a blog hop featuring her new book, Irish Chain Quilts, I was excited! Something about the simplicity of this classic design is so attractive and comforting to me. Melissa has turned this design on it's head in her book, exploring new ways to play with it.


The book is split into four parts: Twists on Tradition, Modern Patchwork, Improvisational Piecing, and Appliquéd Chains. So there is something for everyone!


There are 15 different quilt patterns in this book, using a variety of shapes to accomplish the chain. We were each asked to feature a single quilt from the book. I would have had a difficult time choosing one, but the Coins in the Fountain quilt features my Nordika fabric collection, so that made it relatively easy!


This particular quilt features chains made from rectangles, and they're scrappy too! Melissa is putting together a quilt to be donated to Primary Children's Hospital. Each hop participant made a block to add to the quilt. I loved this idea, it was a fun excuse to sew something from the book and sew for charity. I chose to make my block in purples, surprise I know!

Make sure and check out the other stops on the hop! Also, comment on Melissa's introduction post to enter her grand prize giveaway!

June 8th -   Happy Quilting - Blog Hop Intro
June 9th -   Moda Lissa - Lissa Alexander + Fat Quarter Shop - Jocelyn Ueng
June 10th -  Piece N Quilt - Natalia Bonner + In Color Order - Jeni Baker
June 11th -  Amy's Creative Side - Amy Ellis + Sew Kind of Wonderful - Jenny Pedigo
June 12th -  Quilt Story - Megan Jimenez + Diary of a Quilter - Amy Smart
June 15th -  Freshly Pieced - Lee Heinrich + Christa Quilts - Christa Watson
June 16th -  Moda Cutting Table - Carrie Nelson + Little Miss Shabby - Corey Yoder
June 17th -  Fresh Lemons - Faith Jones + V and Co.  - Vanessa Christenson
June 18th -  A Quilting Life - Sherri McConnell + Stitch This! - Jenny Wilding Cardon
June 19th -  Happy Quilting - Wrap Up & Grand Prizes


You can get Irish Chain Quilts from the following: Personalized and Autographed Copies from Melissa, Martingale (get a free E-copy with your order), and Amazon (there is a Kindle version international friends).
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25 comments :

  1. DeeJune 10, 2015 at 8:30 AM

    I love the block you chose for the charity quilt. That is an awesome idea to share.

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  2. KathrynJune 10, 2015 at 10:37 AM

    She made good use of your wonderful fabric.

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  3. kathie924June 10, 2015 at 1:07 PM

    Very nice choice of colors!!

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  4. SusanJune 10, 2015 at 1:34 PM

    I love Melissa's new book--such stunning quilts but they look easy too!

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  5. LoriJune 10, 2015 at 3:58 PM

    I love your block. it is so simple looking. and the purples are wonderful.

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  6. VickiTJune 10, 2015 at 4:41 PM

    Pretty block using your fabrics.

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  7. JANETJune 10, 2015 at 5:12 PM

    I like purple too. It would make a nice quilt.

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  8. AnonymousJune 10, 2015 at 5:12 PM

    I like your color choices for the Coins in the Fountain Irish Chain block. It would make a cool looking quilt.

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  9. Needled MomJune 10, 2015 at 6:23 PM

    That is a great design for an Irish Chain. I love the scrappy idea.

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  10. CeciliaJune 10, 2015 at 6:31 PM

    This looks like a great book. Thanks for sharing.

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  11. UnknownJune 10, 2015 at 9:18 PM

    I love all of the negative space...leaves the mind open for some great quilting designs.

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  12. susanJune 10, 2015 at 9:47 PM

    I think this is my favorite book this year! You are right when you said there is something for everyone.

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  13. LJJune 10, 2015 at 10:43 PM

    Love this block - looks like scraps would work well.

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  14. WalterJune 10, 2015 at 11:47 PM

    Great idea ( among many others in this book!)

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  15. Quilteuse ForeverJune 11, 2015 at 2:48 AM

    Since I love scrappy quilts and improv piecing, it must be a book for me! I like the Irish chain very much but theses coins in the fourntain appeal to me so much. Thanks for this post Jeni!

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  16. SweckbergJune 11, 2015 at 9:50 AM

    I love what I've seen so far in the Blog Hop and I would love to get an autographed copy of the book.

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  17. m murphyJune 11, 2015 at 10:18 AM

    I have many scraps sorted from a ticker tape quilt I starter a while ago. An Irish Chain would make a Perfect next project!

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  18. Beausoleil QuiltsJune 11, 2015 at 4:47 PM

    I love Melissa, and have loved the quilts I have made from her patterns. I am looking forward to making one from the book. lynnmcindoe at gmail dot com

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  19. Lisa EJune 11, 2015 at 8:24 PM

    This book looks like it would be fun to try out.

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  20. RachellJune 12, 2015 at 12:27 AM

    This looks like a great book! I like twists on traditional, too.
    reillyr2(at)hotmail(dot)com
    I enjoy sending love Melissa's way, because she's so full of love and creativity!

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  21. PamJune 12, 2015 at 7:29 AM

    Love the modern patchwork page your showing us

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  22. Sarah ACPJune 14, 2015 at 9:16 AM

    I love your version, a variation of the standard pattern. thanks for the giveaway. slp.acp@gmail.com

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  23. ChristineJune 16, 2015 at 9:02 AM

    I have not made an Irish Chain quilt yet but Melissa's quilts are inspiring me to add it to my list! Christine from Ontario

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  24. mascanlonJune 16, 2015 at 10:12 AM

    Great blog! So eager to get this book, the hop has been wetting my appetite for chains!

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  25. WhoMomJune 16, 2015 at 9:06 PM

    Wow! Love the purples with the white background. Purples are my favorite.

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