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06-13-2011, 11:43 AM

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Ariannaquilts

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I can't find pictures right now but I did Ele's, single Irish, double and Triple and all of my patterns call for 2 1/2". I do alot of her quilts and love the fact that I never have to worry about numbers for the most part.

06-13-2011, 12:34 PM

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madamekelly

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Originally Posted by BMP

I am getting ready to make an Irish Chain and have noticed in several patterns the block sizes differ. Suggestions on what you size you have used 2 1/2 or 3 1/2 inch strips?? The EB book suggests the larger.

Full quilt - 3.5, baby quilt 2.5.

06-13-2011, 01:52 PM

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MargeD

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I made a triple irish chain for one of my family reunion quilts - red, white and blue, and I'm pretty sure I used the 2 1/2" strips, they come out a nice size that way.

06-13-2011, 04:00 PM

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Sadiemae

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For my personal preference I would use the smaller strips. I like to see more chains, rather than fewer.

06-13-2011, 04:42 PM

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Karen Duncan

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Ellen Hopkins (author and quiltmaker) says you 'go uptown a lot quicker' with smaller squares, but if you need a quilt done in a hurry, use larger squares. i've used 1 1/2 inch and they look great. I use 1 1/2 inch for log cabin, too..