SeeMyQuiltTriple Irish Chain, Block B quilt block
A background block with three small squares in each corner, in the two outer chain fabrics of block A, to carry its chains across.
Cutting chart by block size
7" Triple Irish Chain, Block B (cut for one block)
| Fabric | Cut | Size | Then |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 4 squares | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" | – |
| Background | 1 rectangle | 7 1/2" × 3 1/2" | – |
| Background | 2 rectangles | 5 1/2" × 1 1/2" | – |
| Background | 2 rectangles | 3 1/2" × 1 1/2" | – |
| Accent | 8 squares | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" | – |
10 1/2" Triple Irish Chain, Block B (cut for one block)
| Fabric | Cut | Size | Then |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 4 squares | 2" × 2" | – |
| Background | 1 rectangle | 11" × 5" | – |
| Background | 2 rectangles | 8" × 2" | – |
| Background | 2 rectangles | 5" × 2" | – |
| Accent | 8 squares | 2" × 2" | – |
14" Triple Irish Chain, Block B (cut for one block)
| Fabric | Cut | Size | Then |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 4 squares | 2 1/2" × 2 1/2" | – |
| Background | 1 rectangle | 14 1/2" × 6 1/2" | – |
| Background | 2 rectangles | 10 1/2" × 2 1/2" | – |
| Background | 2 rectangles | 6 1/2" × 2 1/2" | – |
| Accent | 8 squares | 2 1/2" × 2 1/2" | – |
How to make a 14" Triple Irish Chain, Block B block
- Cut the pieces in the chart above. All measurements include a 1/4" seam allowance.
- Lay all the pieces out as in the diagram. The block is a 7 × 7 grid, and each cell finishes at 2". Sew neighbouring pieces into sections, then the sections into rows, pressing seams in opposite directions from row to row.
- Join the rows. The block should measure 14 1/2" now and 14" once it is sewn into the quilt.
Yardage for a Triple Irish Chain, Block B quilt (14" blocks)
| Quilt size | Blocks | Finished size | Main | Background | Accent | Border & binding | Backing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baby | 2 × 3 (6) | 34" × 48" | 1/4 yd | 1 yd | 1/4 yd | 7/8 yd | 1 3/4 yd |
| Lap | 3 × 4 (12) | 48" × 62" | 1/4 yd | 2 yd | 1/2 yd | 1 1/8 yd | 4 yd |
| Throw | 4 × 5 (20) | 62" × 76" | 1/2 yd | 3 3/8 yd | 7/8 yd | 1 3/8 yd | 4 3/4 yd |
| Twin | 5 × 6 (30) | 76" × 90" | 5/8 yd | 5 yd | 1 1/4 yd | 1 5/8 yd | 5 1/2 yd |
| Queen | 6 × 6 (36) | 90" × 90" | 3/4 yd | 5 7/8 yd | 1 3/8 yd | 1 3/4 yd | 8 1/4 yd |
| King | 7 × 7 (49) | 104" × 104" | 1 yd | 8 1/4 yd | 2 yd | 2 yd | 9 1/2 yd |
Blocks side by side with a 3" border, 2 1/2" binding, 42" usable width and 10% extra.
Four ways to set it
A throw quilt of 14" Triple Irish Chain, Block B blocks in each setting.
| Setting | Blocks | Finished size | Extra fabric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Side by side | 20 | 62" × 76" | – |
| With sashing | 16 | 68" × 68" | Sashing 1 yd, Cornerstones 1/8 yd |
| Alternating plain blocks | 10 pieced + 10 plain | 62" × 76" | Plain blocks 2 1/4 yd |
| On point | 13 | 65 1/2" × 65 1/2" | Setting triangles 1 5/8 yd |
See Triple Irish Chain, Block B in your own fabrics
What to buy
| Fabric | Yardage | Cut |
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Based on 42" usable fabric width, 1/4" seams and 10% extra. Your photos stay on your device.
Questions
How many fabrics does a Triple Irish Chain, Block B block need?
Three: main, background and accent. Choose a main fabric that contrasts clearly with the background so the design reads from a distance.
What size pieces do I cut for a 14 inch Triple Irish Chain, Block B?
4 main squares at 2 1/2" × 2 1/2"; 1 background rectangle at 14 1/2" × 6 1/2"; 2 background rectangles at 10 1/2" × 2 1/2"; 2 background rectangles at 6 1/2" × 2 1/2"; 8 accent squares at 2 1/2" × 2 1/2".
How many Triple Irish Chain, Block B blocks for a lap quilt?
12 blocks at 14", set 3 by 4 with a 3" border, make a 48" × 62" quilt.
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