lswan

I recently found a pattern, and bought it, that is based on Jack's chain. I love the scrappy multicolors with white squares. The pattern had no piecing the main block directions. I know how to do y seams and partials, but I am having a hard time figuring out piecing order and construction. I emailed the designer, and she was not much help. I understand how the big blocks go together, but not how to individually piece them. Thanks. Anyone have visuals somewhere?

maryb119

I just made one similar to Jack's chain over the winter. Yes there are Y seams and lots of them. I laid the pieces out they way they should be in a block and started sewing them together. I learned to start and stop a Y seam 1/4 inch from the edge. If I sewed the seam to the edge, the blocks did not lay right and the seam pulled the blocks wrong. I also learned that with the triangle pieces, they are equal sides but 2 of the sides are on the bias. Always have the straight edge of the triangle on the outside edge of the block. This makes it much easier to sew the rows together. I will be happy to help you if I can with any tips I learned along the way. This is not an easy pattern but I love a challenge. I attached a picture of mine so you can maybe see how I did mine. You can not be in a hurry for this one. The pattern i used is called Rainbow of Rings.

QuiltE

Beautifully done, MaryB119!!

Jordan

Maryb119-absolutely beautiful quilt. Love your fabrics-they make the quilt look so springy.

nativetexan

http://www.quilterscache.com/J/JacksChainBlock.html

cashs_mom

Maryb119, I love your quilt. Jack's Chain has always been a pattern I liked.

Jingle

MaryB119 that is gorgeous.

QuiltnNan

i wish you well, it's not an easy pattern. but most not-easy patterns can be done with one step at a time

dunster

MaryB, that is a gorgeous quilt!

Pam S

Jack's Chain is on my bucket list. MaryB, yours is lovely. Great job.