How to Make an Irish Chain Quilt - Free Quilting Tutorial

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Join Jenny Doan of Missouri Star Quilt Co as she celebrates 15 years of patchwork paradise with 15 of our most beloved patterns. This week’s remake is the Irish Chain!
Years ago, flour was sold in cotton sacks printed with brightly-colored designs. When times were tough and fabric scarce, those sacks became dresses, curtains, quilts-even underwear!
This week, we’re using feedsack-inspired prints, Wild Flour by Whistler Studios for Windham Fabrics, to recreate one of our favorite old fashioned quilts. Irish Chain is a 19th century classic made with simple nine-patches. Of course, Jenny makes it even easier with jelly roll strip sets and a charming cheater cloth backing!
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Learn to sew with Jenny Doan as she teaches quilting tutorials from the heart. She’s the smiling face of Missouri Star Quilt Company, full of sewing tips and tricks and easy quilting patterns that never fail to impress. Stitching together simplified quilts full of love and laughter, Jenny makes quilting and sewing for beginners friendlier than ever before. With nearly a million KZbin subscribers and 300 million views to date, she has sparked enthusiasm for quilting across the globe. From beginner sewing projects to easy sewing hacks, she'll have you stitching with confidence in no time!
‪@MissouriQuiltCo‬ provides totally FREE quick and easy quilting, sewing, and craft tutorials every single week because we love to help you create! Follow along with these fun online classes to learn more about quilt design and quilting techniques. It’s an inspiration for everyone-from beginners to advanced quilters. To make quilting easier than ever before, precut fabrics are used as the building blocks of almost every sewing tutorial. These quilt fabrics like layer cakes, charm packs, and jelly rolls make textile patchwork as easy as pie! Plus, we offer quilt patterns and quilting supplies along with gorgeous quilt material to simplify your experience. We hope you enjoy our quilting for beginners tutorials. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss a single one!
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[@almagrady6432]

Thanks. I got the email and wondered if it was legit!

[@MsRoslet]

Hello there, thanks for the update... I got one and thought, not the usual MSQ way... so have ignored it. Great that you caught it so quickly.

[@sandybruce9092]

I also received it and was positive it was junk! It’s terrible that some people want to trade in the reputation of an excellent company!!!

[@patstrawhouse4005]

I love the simplicity of the scrappy Irish Chain quilt! The result really looks more complicated than it really is. My first queen size quilt was a 2-colour double Irish chain made before rulers and rotary cutters. It was pieced from hand-cut squares. I hand quilted it 1/4” on either side of each seam, while sitting on the floor with the quilt pinned to my jeans! This tutorial has inspired me make a a crappy Irish Chain lap quilt for my new trailer. I’ll quilt it with my new-to-me Baby Lock Shashiko machine. It will be done in no time at all! Thank you, Jenny, and all the wonderful Missouri Star staff! Stay well! Muskoka ON 🇨🇦

[@marylynnrichardson727]

Jjiiuoi uh

[@deadiemeyers1661]

I bet that I have watched that original Irish Chair video at least two dozen times over the years. It’s been on my quilting bucket list since you first filmed it, but somehow I have yet to make it. You have inspired me to move this one to the top and I am committing myself to completing the Irish Chain quilt in 2023! Happy 15th Anniversary MSCQ! ❤

[@alexandra-zaza-burns]

It’s been on my to do list since it came out too. 2023 will be the year!

[@deborahwilson2857]

It’s easy peasy! So pretty too!

[@marlenethompson864]

Me too!

[@carolynrecio4903]

Quilty ( guilty ) as well! ❤️

[@hadleywooten3689]

It’s so enjoyable to make, makes a great baby quilt !

[@traciasmith1542]

oooh this gives me ideas about a couple of jelly rolls I have of civil war era looking strips I have.

[@davidhensley76]

I saw a striped fabric in a store today & thought, "Jenny would use that for binding."

[@sewingSue]

I love my 2 1/2" x 8" ruler. I use it all the time.

[@jeanneolson2703]

Wow, Jenny! The video has been released less than an hour and approaching 2k views! An old, beautiful quilt pattern. And we appreciate you so very much!

[@gloriabutler1430]

Being a fairly new quilter at 74 next week, I have not gotten to this one yet, but I hope to soon. I have stuck to log cabins, rail fence and around the block. I need to challenge myself to spread my wings more. Thank you so much for all you do to inspire us all. I love all your videos, but this is one of my favorites. Enjoying you from NE Tennessee...

[@Trixy8521]

I followed the first video to make the Irish Chain I brought in a few days ago to get quilted!

[@sguhl4089]

Oh Jenny! It’s so exciting to know that you are redoing some of your original quilt tutorials! I have watched from your very first video and having them redone will be wonderful. Although- the vintage videos make me smile- you have come sooo far and developed a wonderful KZbin channel. I follow you on every platform. Thank you!

[@wendypeckinpaugh1078]

The first quilt pattern I bought in the 80's was the Eleanor Burns Irish chain. I've still never made one. Think this must be remedied! Thanks Jenny!!

[@kathythompson8057]

Leaning out my mom’s house and I found 3 totes FULL of vintage fabric (and several UFOs made from feed sacks!!). This will be a perfect quilt pattern for this fabric!

[@auntiear126]

Everything old is new again! So springlike too🤗

[@eduardachi2571]

THANK YOU JENNY BEAUTIFULL🥰

[@jeanielipskey1272]

Love the older quilts done with new modern prints! Thank's Jenny !

[@earleneharper9353]

This is one of the first videos I seen on your video loved it

[@lynneschultz316]

Happy Anniversary! ❤

[@eshellebennett]

I started stitching in 2019 and I watched all of the old vids. They were inspiring then as all the MSQ vids are now. Thank you Doan family and MSQCo staff for all the greats of the past, present, and the next 15 years.

[@kikiwalker7718]

♥️♥️ I remember the old video and still enjoy watching tutorials!!! Thank you so much Jenny. It been great growing older ( and wiser 😂😉) with you and your family!!! ♥️♥️

[@maryschoenbachler2802]

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[@rosejohnson452]

Woo-hoo! 15 years and still keeping us in stitches! Congratulations. Great series.

[@honeyhousehold9480]

For Jenny especially rn- you have been a true inspiration & blessing to me since I started my own quilty journey around 7-8yrs ago. Being often housebound, it’s been your tutorials & teaching style that helped teach me, from ‘nesting’, to binding ! A most sincere “Thank-you” to you & your precious family, for all the years of videos, help & amusement. You are all stars! Might you continue for *many more years, be a blessing to those who come across your site, & be blessed in return☺️🙏🫶 Nicki x

[@gertrudkreilinger6982]

The original Irish Chain video was the first Missouri Star video I watched.

[@person2463]

Bugger. Can you imagine, postcard panel blocks, and great for a signature in the blanks. You have my mind going in many directions. I love it when you challenge me.

[@maryjanecreate]

Jenny, you are the reason I became a quilter. You made me realize that I could do it! Thank you. I and all my loved ones have been blessed because of it.

[@pattischolten7303]

Thank you Jenny - for 15 years of fun and inspiration! You have helped me so much with my quilting. I love how you teach! This quilt gets started tomorrow! 🥰

[@jacquelinelornie3422]

Wow, 15 years! What an achievement . Congratulations. This quilt is definitely on my to do list. Love watching MSQC tutorials. ❤️

[@RebeccaTreeseed]

I have watched the original tutorial several times. Now I get this one too!

[@vickyadams3007]

I just love your sewing machine hmm sound I wish my machine sounded like that.

[@HRHDMKYT]

Thanks for re-doing this tutorial, Jenny. You’ve reminded me that I want to make this design for my friend of Irish descent, in the bright colours she likes. I think if I use brightly-coloured thread 🧵 and a very interesting quilting pattern, the solid Kona Snow I have enough of will work great as the background!

[@alanda8109]

Jenny, I've been a fan since the old tv days and i LOVE the old, traditional quilts and I'm so glad you are doing this! This one will be done with my 7 rear old granddaughter as her first 9-patch. 🥰

[@robindemastrie3660]

That original video is why I wanted to learn to quilt. I wanted to make the Irish Chain. I have made it and it is on my bed. Happy 15th Anniversary MSCQ!

[@lindsayschilling8707]

I LOVE this quilt! I've been busy making red & white nine patches out of my scraps; now I know what quilt I'll be making. Thanks Jenny & Crew. ❤️

[@sandybruce9092]

Oh my yes! Even just two-color blocks would be great! I’ve been needing a push to get out,of a slight funk and this quilt is a great start!

[@viktorijacernova7622]

Dear Jane, you are Merciful God's gift to all of us

[@RobinGH]

It can't possibly have been 15 years! I still remember the first time I came across one of your videos and was absolutely charmed. It's been a joy watching you prosper.

[@barbaralittlefield5408]

I love this video, I always viewed the Irish Chain from afar, but this video inspired me to get back to quilting and I have 3 rows completed so far. Thank you Jenny for sharing this.❤

[@deannadelong432]

I am a great fan of your Missouri Star community. Your "Triple Play" videos are absolutely SUPER. I just want to help young people fall in love with the art of quilting. Sewing is my most exciting place to be. Keep up the good work; All of you...and your teams behind the scenes. Congratulations on your 15 yrs, and may you continue to be innovative. (BTW-my location is Ponce, PR.)

[@connieroose8210]

I love this quilt and have made several over the last 15 years. You still have your down to earth humor…don’t die over it. I love cutting up with you.

[@cheryllittmann1670]

That is so adorable. I love that!

[@paulajohnson6045]

I love the older patterns thank you.

[@laris2328]

This is a brown bag quilt as Eleanor Burns would say. After you cut up the strip sets, put them into 2 brown paper bags. Shake them up, and pull out one of each. This is a great tip for people like me that would sit there for ages trying to pick the "perfect set" to sew together lol.

[@tuhiaonarain6376]

I love the Irish chain and I love the way you demonstrate your skills and simplicity of your skills. I have made several of these quilts over the years. May I take this opportunity to congratulate you all at the Missouri Star Quilt Company celebrating your 15 years of being a "sewciable" patchwork company.

[@arlenesmith7883]

Beautiful quilt ! Congratulations on 15 Wonderful Years ! Wonderful for all of US too !❤

[@maryschoenbachler2802]

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[@margm4]

Beautiful. Thanks for sharing. ☺️🇦🇺

[@angelawagner1264]

Love the fabric love the pattern. Cheers Jenny!

[@joycheek6756]

Congratulations on 15 years! Love that you are revisiting the original videos but they are great too!

[@cheryllittmann1670]

Yes one of mine too. Made 1 but I’m working on a second one. Tried and true!

[@MsBeadee]

Congratulations on your 15 years and all the great tutorials you have shown us Jenny. The first one I made watching you was a jellyroll strip one. I still love it. Thanks for all the inspiration.

[@marlahanks7278]

I've been cutting part of my scraps into 2 1/2" squares to make "whatever" with! After seeing this, I may have to get some background yardage to make this with them 💗💗

[@vickyadams3007]

My favorite block is the 9 patch. I have heard of the Irish Chain block but never seen how it was constructed, Thank you!!!!! This will be one of my next quilts. ❤

[@jennysanfilippo2105]

I just love the quilt so much. Thank you 😊💜 Jenny you are the best.

[@MarciaALW]

Irish Chain and Jenny - Both timeless beauties!

[@pauletteliddell2923]

I love my 2 1/2inch ruler. This has been on my bucket list to. After I finish the three quilts I'm working on. Enjoyed watching this again. Thanks.

[@jenniferg1424]

Classic beauty! Love it! "You are the boss of those seams!" 💪🥰

[@tinaneely1]

I can’t wait to make this quilt. I have a bunch of scraps that were given to me. And I’m planning on making this quilt with them.

[@rethamoore4282]

Jenny , CONGRATULATIONS ON THE FIFTEEN YEARS !! LOVE YOU !❤❤❤

[@tinagriffith841]

This quilt is one of the need to make for my 2 year old granddaughter and finish up the periwinkle quilt I started well over 10 years ago.

[@hadleywooten3689]

This was the first quilt tutorial I watched and then made for my aunt,12 years ago! I’ve been a loyal fan ever since that video! Congratulations and keep on quilting! Your awesome!!

[@crabapplefarm]

Congratulations on 15 years of helping quilters!! You all seriously rock!!

[@nancyarchibald9095]

I REALLY love the "all in red" Irish Chain design.

[@dawnnaomi7907]

"You are the boss of your seams" ❤😆 Love that!

[@elizabethdekalb]

Lovely quilt! Thank you for making it so easy to construct!

[@SueB440]

One of my favorite patterns. Along with stars. Thank you Jenny for making quilts fun!

[@theresasuttle711]

Happy 15th Anniversary! It’s hard to believe how time flies! Love both versions! Thank you for sharing!

[@annasipinski2468]

Congratulations on 15 years! Thank you for all the inspiring videos! I agree the irish chain is one of my favorites!

[@cathyogle4499]

The old video that you posted is what inspired me to start quilting. Thanks Jenny for all that you do. I love your tutorials.

[@CharmeineTomsen]

Thank you so much! You've inspired many of my quilts over the past few years and I love your tutorials. Seeing the 15 year redo is fun!

[@christinahall3318]

O the beautiful Irish Chain!!! It is on my bucket list to make! I have watched the older version several times and just know this one will be so much fun.

[@deloresrabalais1809]

Love the Irish chain! I've only been watching you about a year and a half and have loved all your tutorials. You are my inspiration!

[@vondeasheaffer8565]

Thanks for re-visiting this pattern again - it's STILL on my to-do list! I love all your videos- you're my go-to inspiration!

[@maureenabramson4224]

I love this pattern too! I remember watching that tutorial, although it wasn't when it came out. I only found you 5 or 6 years ago, and I'm so glad I did! Thank you Jenny for all you do. Happy Valentine's Day to you and Ron!♥️

[@guadalupeblakey9926]

It never changes the Irish chain so beautiful.

[@theresadauria1733]

HAPPY 15TH ANNIVERSARY LOVE TO WATCH THE TUTORIALS FROM MSQC

[@rethamoore4282]

I love it Jenny ! So happy you are redoing or re-videoing your tutorials on all these beautiful quilts ! I'm enjoying each and every one of them . ❤💗💗

[@Theresa-ih1jv]

I love how you take a quilt I think I could never do and make it doable. I’ve learned so much watching your videos. Thank you.

[@MsRoslet]

I have one sitting in my wip pile, just need to finish piecing it this weekend... Thanks for the joy you bring to Friday mornings!

[@lindaporter7274]

Congratulations on 15years always exciting to see your beautiful quilts. Thank you so much ❤

[@MB-cj4zv]

Congratulations on 15 years. Always love you videos and thanks for sharing your knowledge and being a great teacher.

[@Wanda6308]

Congratulations Jenny on 15 years. Wow!!! A beautiful milestone. I know I have enjoyed each and every tutorial. Thank you so very much.

[@sharonoconnor7769]

Happiest 15th Anniversary!!!🎉 I’m always happy when Friday comes because you release a new tutorial. You where the first tutorial I watched when I restarted quilting. My mom made beautiful quilts, she inspired my quilting desire, and your tutorials made me flourish! Thank you for so many wonderful videos, it’s been a joy to sew with you all these years! Your success is amazing and so well deserved!!!!

[@raeanneoconnor6735]

I'm so excited. I learned to quilt watching your videos. You inspired me during a very hard time in my life. Thank you Jenny 😊 💓

[@louiselovescrafting6802]

Congratulations on 15 years! 🥳🍾 I have been watching your videos for awhile now and you inspired me to start sewing again. I made some quilted placemats to work on getting the steps down and am ready to try a quilt. I bought the fabric to make the Irish Chain quilt and batting a few years ago. We are celebrating our 40th anniversary this year and will be starting this project in a couple of weeks. Thanks so much for all the videos and sharing your love of sewing with us! Take care! ❤️🪡☘️

[@pampeterson3092]

I love how a simple block can be so versatile and beautiful.

[@lesleymeyers962]

Happy 15 years Anniversary .🤗 Jenny you have aged well and are still lovely. I have enjoyed your tutorials, I have been inspired and motivated. Thank you 💓

[@Dasburyfamily]

Thank you Jenny! This is one quilt in my list to make. It’s so simple the way you do it. I love it!💖💖💖 Happy 15 Year Anniversary to you and your team. I’m so glad I discovered your page through my sister 2 years ago.

[@s.s.2875]

One of my favorite original videos - and loved the fresh re-take, too!

[@katherinem7835]

Jenny, happy 15 year anniversary ❤️ 💖. I love Irish chain quilts. I'm making a valentine quilt right now. I started today after I got 3 valentine pillows finished today. Love you and your tutorials.

[@janemason9215]

Love this pattern ❤

[@glynisreynolds446]

I’ve loved every minute I’ve spent watching your inspirational videos 🤩 and the Irish Chain is block I’ve used in quite a few quilts 😊 It looks so complicated but it’s so easy 👍 Thanks for helping us sew such wonderful quilts for the last 15 years and I’m hoping that you will help us all make many more in the years to come 👏👏🇬🇧

[@judylogue8016]

So excited for 15 new quilt patterns!!!

[@beckeecarrier4616]

I'd love to see the Irish chain with the background blocks as alternate quilt blocks! What neat idea❣️

[@hazelhale9492]

Congratulations on your 15 years. Have enjoyed so many of your tutorials and made many of your quilts. You make it all look so easy. Love. Irish chain

[@carriebuck5707]

This reignited my love of sewing. Thank you Jenny!

[@joyscranfield5527]

15 years!! It seems like yesterday that I first binged watched your videos! Still love learning from you Jenny Doan! Here's to another 15 years🎉🎉🎉

[@cyfisher]

Jenny I have learned so much from you. Even after all the time I have been sewing, I still think "a few anchor stitches" as I begin. Watching your videos always brightens my day. You are a treasure.

[@reginarose9940]

The Double Irish is my all time favorites. But the single is fun too.

[@yvethemetriccrafter688]

I'm so excited , this was one of my favourite quilts from your original, I have it saved on my you tube app , I can't wait to see which of the others you do x

[@marilynenlow9989]

I remember watching the first tutorial. Love it with these reproduction prints.

[@juliemorrison4348]

Congratulations on 15 years. Love this quilt and I have lots of scraps to make a great one.💗🇦🇺

[@SusanBAnderson]

Jenny, I just love you and all you do. I'm a beginner quilter and I get so excited every time you post a new tutorial. I dream of all of the new quilts I want to try while watching you. You make it seem so doable and fun. Thanks for your hard work.

[@shannonhingle2435]

Happy 15th anniversary. Love the Irish chain quilt. Thanks for redoing the video.

[@cyndiaden9624]

Wow Jenny !! I couldn’t see at first where the 9 patch block came in !! I love how you break it down and makes it easier !!