Looking for ideas to make a quilt. Do you have a simple pattern?

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01-25-2018, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by klswift

I often start my students with a split rail because it comes together so quickly. You could do this with just three green/white prints (or use many different prints) and then applique a few big shamrocks on it. Maybe even add a pot o' gold in the lower corner!

Ooohhh I like the idea of the pot of gold in the corner.

01-25-2018, 05:40 PM

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I love this quilt block. Easy to make but looks difficult. I used Creative Grids Pineapple Trim Ruler. I'm currently working on a throw size quilt. I have eight out of 12 blocks completed and started only 5 days ago. [ATTACH=CONFIG]587652[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]587653[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]587654[/ATTACH]

Stunning! Maybe a little more intensive then I want to right now but sure on my bucket list. Thank you for sharing.

01-25-2018, 05:41 PM

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Eleanor Burns has a single Irish chain done in green on a white background and a shamrock quilted in the solid white squares in green big stitch and SID on the nine patch squares. Beautiful quilt.

Her patterns are always awesome. Thank you for the input.

01-25-2018, 05:42 PM

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Yes, this crossed my mind also but I think I will do the Irish chain since it is Irish. This would probably have been the quickest indeed.

01-26-2018, 10:48 AM

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Yes! I am thinking this. I am gathering all the greens, creams and some red for the center, the colors of the Irish flag.

The Irish flag is green, white, and Orange, not red dear.

01-26-2018, 11:28 AM

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The Irish flag is green, white, and Orange, not red dear.

Sorry, I should explain, orange reds. It is hard for me to find true oranges and I want to use what I have on hand. But yes, it should be orange. LOL I love orange. It was bothering me too so I actually went through all my scraps at 5 am to find more of the right orange. It seems most of what I have is too yellow or has other colors with it like pink. You bring up precisely why I should not try and substitute orange/reds for the correct orange. Thank you.

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01-26-2018, 09:43 PM

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I found some nice patterns-

https://www.generations-quilt-patter...ain-quilt.html

You need to scroll down.

http://www.happyquiltingmelissa.com/...ain-block.html

This one is a great scrappy Irish chain tutorial.

03-14-2018, 09:22 AM

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St. Patrick's Day quilt, Irish quilt, triple Irish Chain scrappy quilt

Thank you all for your help and input. This is the first quilts I got done. First? Yes, I cut enough to make 2 to 3 more quilts this size. LOL I am trying to come up with some more ideas to use up all those short and long dark green and creme strips I cut.

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