Jack's chain/ring cycles
Hi - I've fallen in love with the Jack's chain posted by Cam's gram from the quilt show, and I've been studying it, but there are some important things I'm not getting:
1. Is Jack's chain kind of the same as "Ring Cycles," except for the center? 2. Is there a special way to get the overlapping, echoing, circle effect (not sure what to call it), maybe using certain values together? I have seen a few online that do not have it, but the show quilt really did. 3. Can you get the circle effect by using brights on a dark background? Might I get discrete circles instead that simply sit there? Thankful for any comments you can share. hugs, charlotte |
oddly, when I Googled 'quilt pattern jack's chain', the first image that came up was Ring Cycles!
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and here's one that says Ring Cycles - a Jack's Chain quilt
https://addicted2fabric.com.au/2014/...s-chain-quilt/ |
I just finished and posted pictures of a quilt called Rainbow of rings. It is the similar pattern to Jack's Chain. I use a light background with 30's prints for the 9 patches. It is a challenging pattern. I can answer questions on assembly if that helps. The secondary 'ring' pattern forms when the blocks are put together. I will look forward to seeing yours.
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I also love Ring Cycles and have the pattern. Have not got brave enough to start it though.
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Wow! Just looked at the link, that’s gorgeous and looks very daunting to piece.
Rob |
I love this quilt pattern, too... I'm going to make it, also. I wonder size the 9P's are finished? I suppose you can make them whatever size you want increasing size of hexi and filler diamonds, as well. It does look like a bit of a challenge. Mary....I'm going to find yours!,
Edit to add: OMGosh, Mary....yours is amazing. Like the quilt show's rendition, I like the white diamonds instead of print fabric. Just gorgeous!! |
Have just been studying Jacks Chain and Ring Cycles, and there seems to be a technical difference. I'm assuming JChain has each 'ring' joining by a 9patch, whereas the RCycles is joined by the triangles which forms the diamond, and the circles appear to overlap. The latter is on my list too.
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I've been in love with "Jacks Chain" for a few years now. One of these days I'll make one big enough to cover my bed and then retire from quilting....LOL
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Jack's Chain Quilt is the seventh picture from the Chicago Quilt Show today. Love it.
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