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sdeaaz 01-14-2015 02:42 PM

Single Irish chain..... scrappy
 
Is it practical to make a scrappy Single Irish chain using squares not strips.... I wondered if anyone had done that?

tessagin 01-14-2015 02:57 PM

Can't help you but going to see what other members post!

Tartan 01-14-2015 02:59 PM

Why not? Sure strip piecing is easier but scrappy is more interesting.

Lisa_wanna_b_quilter 01-14-2015 03:00 PM

I don't know if it is practical, but I've done it and will do it again.

FabStripper 01-14-2015 03:04 PM

I think my aunt did one with squares many years ago.

Jan in VA 01-14-2015 03:06 PM

This is how it was done originally. Not as fast, probably not as accurate, but certainly doable.

PaperPrincess 01-14-2015 03:08 PM

Sure! Have you ever heard of Bonnie Hunter's enders/leaders quilts? This would be a perfect candidate.

http://quiltville.com/leadersenderspf.html

Lori S 01-14-2015 04:24 PM

I made a triple Irish Chain prior to the rotary cutter with templates and sissors. That being said, I don't think I would want to make an Irish chain without rotary cutting and strip piecing, its so much more precise.

nativetexan 01-14-2015 04:50 PM

did you see this one? http://www.modabakeshop.com/

Jitterbug 01-14-2015 04:55 PM

I 've been a quilter since the day of making templates from cardboard and using scissors, so all my quilts were done this way...including the Irish chains. Yes, it's do able, but it is more time consuming,tedious for accuracy and frankly it adds so much interest in the fabric "sparkle" when completed. Just my thoughts.


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