Simply Irish 12.5" x 12.5" Just a wee bit'o fun!

Created by Mary T for the Project QUILTING 15.6 Irish Chain Challenge.

Irish Chain by Maren R

I thought the easiest Irish Chain is with a 9 patch. I wanted to make it irregular.So took 2 days for my design and calculation. Then i borrowed my sisters sewing machine since i had to be at my parents place this week. Cleaned it very thorough and oiled everything to discover that a cable was missing and we spent a morning searching for it. Without success.

We found a very antique machine at her in laws attic. O.k. Another day cleaning and oiling. And then i couldn't get the tension right for the threads i had. Fortunately there had been 2 old and dusty Spools of thread in the machine. With this thread she worked. It was already sunday by then. I thought i will never manage my design in one day. So i decided to make it traditionally with some lovely greenish, Spring coloured batiks. And just finished the runner.

I still want to quilt it but not with this machine and the beige thread:)

19*37 inch

Created by Maren Renz for the Project QUILTING 15.6 Irish Chain Challenge.

Green by Not Envy by Lily H

“Green but not envy”

I have done many nine patches and it’s one of my favorite block but this is the first time for an Irish chain.
Since it’s St. Patrick’s day I made a green Irish chain zippy bag. Zippy bags are good for everything and every time I use it, it will remind me of these six fun filled challenges.

Created by Lily Huebsch for the Project QUILTING 15.6 Irish Chain Challenge.

All Six Challenges by Allison

Night Sky
Bird House
Hidden Nest
Apron
Beavers Gnaw on Trees

Irish Chain

Created by Allison for the Project QUILTING 15.6 Irish Chain Challenge.

Irish Chain by Diane M

 Finally finished!  Had to get at least one done.  # Irish Chain

Diane Mezerkor

Irish Chain Mug Rug by Teri D

I made a little mug rug for my desk. I wanted a chain of three leaf clovers. I tried out a decorative stitch on my machine to make it simple.

Created by Teri Dorn for the Project QUILTING 15.6 Irish Chain Challenge.

Charm Pack Magic by Debbie C

Here’s my project to be linked for the last challenge. I used Charm pack Shortbread pattern by Fat Quarter shop.

It is 40 x 56. Charm pack, wide back, franken batting, straight line walking foot quilting for the win. Charm Pack Magic.

Created by Debbie Crutcher for the Project QUILTING 15.6 Irish Chain Challenge.

Irish Chain Quilt by Barb K

I used 2 layer cakes from my stash and a bunch of remnants from some Kaffe (#ad) FQs. 

I spent over 20 hours this week to complete this . Luckily I am retirees and had the time.
Thanks for the challenge.

Created by Barb Keith for the Project QUILTING 15.6 Irish Chain Challenge.

Irish Chain by Liz R

 I made an adorable 17.5 x 17.5 Table Topper in an IRISH CHAIN, for the Kids' table on Easter. 

I used cute Chickens, and egg shaped and circles in Easter Egg colors. I think it's really cute.

I had never made an Irish Chain pattern before. I watched the FAT QUARTER SHOP tutorial, and learned so much.  I backed it with a blue fabric, so it is reversible for more times.

I tacked it by hand in several places in the black. I hand sewed the bottom seam.

My MAINE COON, Butterscotch wanted to help, he thinks my new sewing cabinet is fun to explore.

Created by Liz Reynolds for the Project QUILTING 15.6 Irish Chain Challenge.

Irish Chain by Valerie M

Here is my entry for this week. 

I thought I’d try one of the patterns you linked and had to do it in green to make it Irish! 

Created by Valerie Mau for the Project QUILTING 15.6 Irish Chain Challenge.

Bella Heart by Carolyn R

 Belle Heart 

I was inspired by another quilter's project (#39 Unchained Hearts). My daughter's storytime teacher is retiring, so this Belle Heart will be part of her gift. 

Created by Carolyn Ruszala for the Project QUILTING 15.6 Irish Chain Challenge.

Irish Chain by Hilary H

 here is my entry for Irish Chain: I made two 9.5" hot mitts (pot holders?). 

They are bright and fun and have 3 layers of Franken-batting as a lining.

Created by Hilary Hudson for the Project QUILTING 15.6 Irish Chain Challenge.

Doll Cradle Quilt by Carol P

My entry is a 22” x 22” doll cradle quilt.
I experimented with a variety of block sizes. The smallest block is 1.5”.
(1/2” patches).

Our guild donates hundreds of cradle quilts each year to accompany handmade wood cradles that are given to children at the holidays.

Created by Carol Preston for the Project QUILTING 15.6 Irish Chain Challenge.

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Irish Chain by Cindy C

 An Irish chain Baby quilt for our local hospital preemie unit!

Created by Cindy Charlton for the Project QUILTING 15.6 Irish Chain Challenge.

Lucky Flamingos by Nancy H

Lucky Flamingos

PQ 15.6 Irish Chain

This week’s theme is Irish Chain. I got more practice thread painting on the flamingoes and the sun.

I had to keep the flamingo theme going!

My quilt is 7”x5”. #ProjectQuilting #pqSeason15

This was created for an online challenge called Project Quilting. You get a week to complete a whole quilt based on a theme. Prizes will be given out by random drawing. Each week is a different theme. Here is the link to see all the entries: https://kimlapacek.com/2024/03/15-6-irishchain-challenge-6-of-project-quilting-season-15.html

Here is a link to this season 15: https://kimlapacek.com/project-quilting-season-15

I decided to make all 6 PQ challenges 7”x5” this year so I’ll have a set of postcards when I’m done. For the label, I’m writing on the back with a fabric marker.

Nancy Horwath

Irish Chain by Deborah R

 Irish Chain Quilt

Created by Deborah Ruszala for the Project QUILTING 15.6 Irish Chain Challenge.

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Irish Chain by Shirley C

Project Quilting 15.6 Irish chain

Wow! Hard to believe this is the last challenge already! I made a small 11” quilt using batiks. I really like the Irish chain block and plan to use it in larger quilts.

Created by Shirley Campbell

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Leprechaun Wisdom Potholder

Leprechaun Wisdom Potholder. 

Even tho I once kissed the Blarnet Stone, I have nothing else to say about this.

Created by Gay for the Project QUILTING 15.6 Irish Chain Challenge.

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Miniature Irish Chain by Linda B

I have been enamored of miniature quilts of late. I have a 3" pineapple block framed on my wall from a kit purchased years ago. I decided to make a 3" Irish Chain block join it. 

I even bought an extra frame so that I can do another miniature block in the future. 

Created by Linda Boone for the Project QUILTING 15.6 Irish Chain Challenge.

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Scrappy Chain by Lois W

Scrappy Chain 34"x34"

Created by Lois Wilkinson for the Project QUILTING 15.6 Irish Chain Challenge.

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Irish Chain by Beth F

A springy double sided table runner. Thanks to a trip out of state to a friend and fellow quilter (Nancy Spindler), with a stash of fabric and sewing machine supplied by her mother!

Created by Beth Frerichs for the Project QUILTING 15.6 Irish Chain Challenge.

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Irish Chain by Patty K

I made a 18" square table topper.

Created by Patty Kiel for the Project QUILTING 15.6 Irish Chain Challenge.

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Wearables by Lily H

I made an infinite scarf, it’s a simple loop made with some fuzzy knitted fabric very warm and fun to wear.

Created by Lily Huebsch for the Project QUILTING 15.5 Wearables Challenge.

Wearables by Terry T

 Quilt Coat

Created by Terry Truesdale for the Project QUILTING 15.5 Wearables Challenge.

Flamingo Sunshine by Nancy H

Flamingo Sunshine

PQ 15.5 Wearables

This week’s theme is Wearables. I made flamingoes out of pink denim with a blue denim background. The denim came from old pairs of shorts or jeans. I thought I’d keep the flamingo theme going!

My quilt is 7”x5”. #ProjectQuilting #pqSeason15

This was created for an online challenge called Project Quilting. You get a week to complete a whole quilt based on a theme. Prizes will be given out by random drawing. Each week is a different theme. Here is the link to see all the entries: https://kimlapacek.com/2024/03/15-5-hourglass-challenge-5-of-project-quilting-season-15.html

Here is a link to this season 15: https://kimlapacek.com/project-quilting-season-15

I decided to make all 6 PQ challenges 7”x5” this year so I’ll have a set of postcards when I’m done. For the label, I’m writing on the back with a fabric marker.

Created by Nancy Horwath

Wearables by Leslie P

My piece is a small wall hanging (10.25 inches by 14.75 inches).It is made from a navy yarn dyed stripe fabric from old pajama pants, and some Kona Snow.

It is made to display my small pins when I am not wearing them.

Created by Leslie Pope for the Project QUILTING 15.5 Wearables Challenge.

Wearables by Liz R

Here's my Sweatshirt ($3 @Walmart!)
I did a disappearing 9 patch.

I blanket stitched it on the front.




Then embroidered,
"I still play with blocks."

Created by Liz Reynolds for the Project QUILTING 15.5 Wearables Challenge.

Lace on Jeans by Amanda R

Wearables
Lace on Jeans

I've been fiddling with upcycling for a few weeks especially with the many pairs of jeans I have! By inserting triangles to make bell bottoms etc but I really like the lacey bottoms.. I have a pair of leggings with these lacy bell bottoms sort of so I cut them off and sewed to the jeans.. They look great and I've already worn them the other night out.

Created by Amanda Reid
South Africa

PQ15. 5

Wearables by Beth F

Old jeans become a table runner or possibly a wall hanging. 

I did get a ‘that’s cool’ from he who once wore the jeans!

Created by Beth Frerichs for the 15.5 Project QUILTING Wearables challenge.

Flower Pins by Teri D

Flower Pins - I thought about making some sort of pin using a tie-dyed shirt that didn't turn out well. As I was looking for ideas on Pinterest. I found directions to make No-Sew Flowers. I liked that idea better than what I was thinking. I just traced a couple of circles that I thought would be a good size. They ended up being the size of a penny! I started over and found much bigger circles to use. I planned on using some flower buttons that I bought from a quilt store. When it was time to put them on, I realized that they weren't in my bag. The store was 30 minutes away, so I started thinking maybe I could use yo-yos instead. Then I realized that the original flowers were about that size. I used them to finish the flower pins.

Created by Teri Dorn for the Project QUILTING 15.5 Wearables Challenge.

Wearables by Lynn M

 Remaining Scraps of old quilts passed on to others.

Created by Lynn McGibbon for the Project QUILTING 15.5 Wearables Challenge.

Wearables by Carolyn R

I mended the straps of my favorite bag with a canvas print for this challenge. I have been "wearing" and using this bag for years that I almost wore out the straps. I'm pleased with how the canvas complements the orange sunset design.

Created by Carolyn Ruszala for the Project QUILTING 15.5 Wearables Challenge.