How to Make an Easy Irish Chain Quilt - Beginner Quilting Tutorial with Leah Day

Learn how to make an easy Double Irish Chain quilt in this beginner quilting tutorial with Leah Day. Find this free quilt pattern here: leahday.com/pages/double-iris...
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[@kathyrussell1877]

Love your piecing in addition to your quilting🥰

[@LeahDay]

Thank you! 😊

[@louettesommers8594]

Thank you for your tutorial. The double Irish chain is one of my very favorites.

[@asiahsheik2105]

Hi lea thank u

[@Saucyakld]

Thank you so much for the free pattern, will buy the material today and try it, so exciting!!

[@LeahDay]

Awesome! I can't wait to see your version of the quilt!

[@Happybidr]

Red is my favorite color, too! You would love how I decorated our living room, with colors very similar to the fabric you are working with in this video. I got a Gorgeous red sofa from Ethan Allen, and the red sprinkled throughout the room, in pillows and other fabrics on other pieces of furniture and in pillows, window seat cushions, etc. Great video as always.

[@LeahDay]

That sounds beautiful! Red isn't for everyone though. I consider it a neutral!

[@bees272]

Thank you for this pattern it’s so beautiful and straight forward for a beginner quilter, I’m loving working on the pattern.

[@LeahDay]

Awesome! Thank you for your kindness and appreciation!

[@JustFluffyQuiltingYarnCrafts]

Your videos are just the best! I have the Irish Chain as one that I've wanted to try and this video shows how simply it can be pieced. TFS!!!

[@LeahDay]

Excellent! Definitely share your version in our facebook group so we can see what it looks like!

[@laurakilner440]

I love Moda. I adore French General. I am a French Red girl as well. Thanks Leah. x

[@LeahDay]

I'm so happy to hear that Laurie! I LOVE this red too!

[@JudyJudyJudy44]

Great video... beautiful colors.

[@rachaeldelvaille3886]

Thank you so much for this very helpful tutorial!!🙂

[@veronicascott8012]

Love it! I look forward to you quilty box videos.. you have the best ideas.

[@LeahDay]

Aw! That's super sweet! Thank you!

[@lizbethy3214]

Its beautiful! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@janetmcadamsbailey1874]

THank you Leah........great tutorial............

[@LeahDay]

I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed this video!

[@peggymacmichael9788]

Thanks for such great tutorials. I listen to all your videos

[@LeahDay]

Thank you Peggy!

[@dianadellacioppa2257]

I'm a new subscriber and just wanted to tell you that I love the way you explain each step...your voice is so mellow and makes you want to start right away! That quilt top is perfect. TFS 😊

[@LeahDay]

Wonderful! Thank you for subscribing to my channel and letting me know what you like about my videos! If you have any quilt patterns you'd like to see please let me know. I'm always taking suggestions!

[@Saucyakld]

me too, so clear and precise to follow seeing I am dutch and need to listen carefully!

[@redtopyankee]

Wonderful thank you for sharing

[@CrAzY91001]

Beautiful quilt

[@franniephelps6062]

I love this pattern and it is so easy

[@LeahDay]

Yay! I'm so happy to hear that!

[@Thomsonsemporium]

Thanks Leah going to start your Irish quilt today. really enjoy youre vlogs... yours felicity Thomson from Sydney Australia

[@LeahDay]

Awesome! I'm so glad you're going to make this quilt pattern!

[@winwinmyfriend4727]

Thank you for your video I've got an Irish chain quilt to redo and the top part of the quilt is really sad and tattered so hopefully I can fix it.

[@asiler48]

I would like to know how you quilted this, too. I can't wait to start one! I enjoy your videos so much.

[@LeahDay]

I'm still thinking about it too! I'm seriously considering redwork in the white background spaces. Still beating around different ideas!

[@sharonc1282]

Really enjoyed this and have fowloaded the patter. (Thanks!) Would love to see you quilt it.

[@sharonc1282]

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[@sharonc1282]

Man, I don't know why my comment is so messed up! What I meant to say is: I really enjoyed this video and have downloaded the pattern. Would love to see how you quilted it. I think you asked for suggestions of blocks we would like to see: there is one called 'Hopscotch ' it has a triangle as the main design and then a star as a secondary design; also Hunter's Star (but, not the 'short cut' version where the diamonds are cut in half).would be nice. Thank you! You are amazing!

[@christinejohnston6363]

Thanks for another great tutorial. I shared your link.

[@LeahDay]

Thank you! Every share helps us out a whole lot!

[@vidyadixit8039]

How would I do single Irish chain ? I liked your way of cut and patch work looks faster than other methods.

[@debmetheral6596]

Well explained thank you!

[@LeahDay]

Glad it was helpful!

[@susancostantini8844]

This will be my very first irish chain quilt and you have explained it so well! How would I change the sizing so it is crib size? I don't want to mess with the design. Thank you!

[@LeahDay]

Just make less blocks! .

[@vikasbabajiyavar1560]

Jyotsna Baba.Thank you show to easy tutorial, I will make this pattern.

[@LeahDay]

You're very welcome!

[@yvonneluke456]

Love the pattern and thank you for sharing. Did you add the other 4 fat quarters into the pattern? If not what plans have you got for them? Love watching when you do a quilty box unboxing, doesn't it feel like you've just received a new present? That's how I feel when I open mine.

[@LeahDay]

You're very welcome Yvonne! No, I didn't use the four remaining fat quarters in this quilt. I may incorporate them into a future project or create another pattern just for them. It's always fun to play and see what we can create with the contents of a box. I'm glad to hear you're enjoying it too!

[@yvonneluke456]

Leah, I would like to see what you will be doing with the other 4 fat quarters. I appreciate you taking time out of your busy schedule to share your wonderful talent. I'm learning so much from watching your video's. Bless you..

[@suefliss7210]

I really want to make this but with a star in the place of the solid white block. Is there a way to do this?

[@rockhawksmama204]

Hi Leah! I greatly enjoy your videos. A question that I'd love your input on is: from your other videos I noticed you bought a mid-arm Juki and a Juki DX machine. However most of the time you use the DX home sewing machine to do your quilting. What makes you choose to use the home machine? Is it better, even, than h mid arm?

[@LeahDay]

I mostly demo on my home machines because more people have them at home. If I start quilting only on a longarm, a lot of quilters will think they have to have that kind of machine too, and you really don't have to have a longarm to do this. As for better or worse - each machine does some things better and some things not as good. I love the decorative stitches and feet I can use with my home machines and all the different things I can do with them. I love the harp space of my longarm and how much easier it feels to quilt, but it's set up in my house which is always noisy so it's hard to find time to film on it.

[@rockhawksmama204]

Leah Day--thank you so very much for taking the time to reply! I appreciate your input so much! Thank you!!!!

[@janetmcadamsbailey1874]

I had the same question, Leah had always said when teaching, that anyone can do this, no need for expensive manchines...etc....I bought a Janome DC2014 (purple) and it has been my workhorse.........if she had not encouraged us to start with domestic machines etc......a lot of us would not have taken that step. SO when she first started going up in machines it was kool...but when she went to long arm......ugh......I had to keep telling my self....nothing has changed,,,,I can do it on my machine.........But when I do go to a bigger machine I will be checking out all her videos again on use etc............but now I know there is no ONE machine............I do appreciate teachers that rate their machines and why they like/dislike them............anyway once the balloon busted, I was ok.......at first I thought it was like treason......lol we are funny humans we are......

[@arzinaalani]

Really enjoyed your tutorial. The white space would be great foe embroidery with the circle attachment in my bernina

[@LeahDay]

That's what I've been thinking! I've waited to quilt this quilt top because I know it will be perfect to play with embroidery or marked quilting motifs.

[@AndraMakes]

Is there a way to make this larger and rectangular without interfering with the design? Thanks!

[@LeahDay]

Sure! Make more of both sets of blocks and continue the pattern to the sides and bottom.

[@dianaames4946]

Beautiful! Was there enough fabric from the 5 fat quarters to do the whole quilt? What size would it end up being with/without borders?

[@LeahDay]

I honestly can't say! I would check out the free pattern, then use graph paper to figure out how you wish to change the design and fabric calculation from there.

[@BrendaH289]

I want to make a triple Irish chain. Do you have a tutorial ? This one is beautiful!

[@LeahDay]

No, sorry, only this double Irish chain right now.

[@dianedavis3828]

I love this double Irish Chain and want to give it a go very soon! You mentioned you wash and iron your Fat Quarters before beginning... Do you serge or sew down the sides so they don't unravel? Most quilters who have tutorials I've watched have not done anything to their FQ's or any fabric they make into a quilt top. I'm new to quilting and confused.

[@LeahDay]

No, I don't bother trying to reduce fraying. I do clip the frayed threads before putting the fabric in the dryer, otherwise it tends to tie itself into a giant knot. There are lots of opinions in quilting, but no single "right" way to do any of this. You'll just have to try different methods and figure out what works best for you. Nothing to be confused about - just a lot of experimenting and experiences to gain!

[@AndraMakes]

I LOVE THIS!!! It's definitely going on my list of quilts I'm going to make!! A huge design pay-off for relatively simple piecing, and, the color combinations are endless!! Thank you so much for the free pattern!

[@LeahDay]

You're super welcome! Please share it with your quilting friends as well!

[@carolinearsenault6078]

Ibrish

[@carolinearsenault6078]

Irish chain patern

[@jojodesca]

I noticed some of your strip sets had the selvage ...was that meant to happen?

[@LeahDay]

I liked the selvage on some of the prints so I included it in a few cuts. Looking at the whole quilt, it's a tiny detail that shows up 3 places, but it was fun to include.

[@rosannamize6622]

I've tried to download this pattern on 2 different devices but no luck. Any suggestions? I would Love to make this!

[@LeahDay]

I'd check your settings and if you have a redirect blocker. The direct link to the pattern is - cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0978/5612/files/Double_Irish_Chain_Quilt_Pattern.pdf?1598436080750798368

[@rosannamize6622]

Thank you so much! This link worked!

[@workneagle01]

How do I put a hunter star in those empty spaces...all I want is red and white colors

[@LeahDay]

That's a great idea! Use graph paper to plan the design and calculate the piecing. It's easiest to plan designs without seam allowance, then add it as you write your cutting list.

[@workneagle01]

@@LeahDay had a stroke so not easy after having a stroke in 2017..quilting since last Sept...doing great grandchildren quilt x5 plus newborn quilt. Not sure how. I'll try..never make a double Irish chain...

[@vickieramsey363]

My name is Vickie

[@vickieramsey363]

I've always wanted to do one of these with scraps.

[@laurelpaulson-pierce942]

isn't that a 25 patch?