Scrappy Irish Chain

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Scrappy Irish Chain By Jessie Fincham #P108

Scrappy Irish Chain By Jessie Fincham A fun quilt to make a BIG dent in your scrap pile! I hope you have as much fun making it as I did!

Basic Instructions: - Please read all instructions before you begin. - Seam allowances are 1/4". - Width of fabric (WOF) is equal to 42" wide. - Remember to measure twice, cut once! - Check www.jessiefincham.com to see if this pattern has been updated since printing.

Cutting Instructions: 1. From the white fabric, cut the following: - (12) 18.5 x 6.5" - (24) 6.5 x 6.5" - (24) 14.5 x 2.5" - (52) 2.5" x 2.5" - (24) 10.5 x 2.5" - (10) 2.5" x WOF strips 3. From scrap fabric cut (989) 2.5" squares. 2. From the pink fabric cut: (300) 2.5" squares.

Block Assembly: 1. Block A: You will need the following to make one block; There are two simple blocks that make up this quilt. pink 2.5" x4

2.5" white x12

2. You will also need (66) 2.5" scrap squares for each block. 3. Assemble 9 unit strips as shown, taking careful note of the pink and white squares for placement. Press seams, alternating between left and right with each row. 4. Assemble the 9 unit strips together to form one block. Press seams towards the centre.

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5. Block B: You will need the following to make one block;

Block A: make 13

2.5" x12 6.5" x2 10.5" 14.5" 18.5"

x2

x2 x1

6. You will also need (12) 2.5" scrap squares for each block. 7. Assemble the 9 unit strips together as shown. Press seams, alternating between left and right with each row. 8. Assemble the 9 unit strips together to form one block. Press seams away from the centre.

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Quilt Assembly: 1. Sew blocks in 5 rows of 5 referring to the Quilt Assembly Diagram. Press seams open.

Quilt Assembly Diagram

Finishing:

1. Measure quilt. Cut backing in two pieces at least 6" larger than the quilt top in length and width. Lay the backing wrong side up, the batting and the quilt top right side up. Baste. Machine or hand quilt as desired. 2. Sew (10) 2.5" x WOF strips together, end to end. Fold binding in half, wrong sides together, lengthwise and press. Sew to the quilt with a 1/4" seam, mitring the corners. 3. Trim the excess batting and backing, turn the binding to the backside and hand stitch in place. Page 3 Copyright © 2014 Jessie Fincham | All Rights Reserved. www.jessiefincham.com

Scrappy Irish Chain Pattern: #P108 90" x 90" quilt 18" block

Materials Needed: * 2-1/2 yards white fabric * 1-1/2 yards pink fabric * 4-3/4 yards scrap fabric * 3/4 yard binding fabric * 8 yards (7 1/4m) backing fabric * 98" x 98" cotton batting

Share your quilt on social media! #scrappyirishchain © March 2014 JESSIE FINCHAM All rights reserved. Duplication of any kind is prohibited. Designed and pieced by Jessie Fincham. Quilted by Trudi Wood. Email: [email protected] Blog: www.jessiefincham.com Shop: www.sewandquilt.co.uk Instagram: @messyjesse1