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| Dresden Irish Chain Quilt |
Combining Two Timeless Classics: The Dresden Irish Chain Quilt
The Dresden Irish Chain Quilt, which was designed by Jessica Richards of Saw it, Loved it., is just what you are looking for. Created for Moda Bake Shop—should be at the top of your sewing list. This design combines two very popular motifs in an 84" x 84" bed/throw quilt with soft Dresden Plates in the geometric Irish Chain pattern.
This pattern is designed for quilters because it is easy to use precuts. The quilt only requires a single Moda Layer Cake® (10" x 10") and 5 2/3 yards of neutral background fabric and small yardage accents for block centers. On a background of 12.5" squares, you cut 260 blades with an EZ Dresden ruler, to make 13 scrappy Dresden plates (20 blades each). They are effortlessly combined into 12 full and 12 partial Irish Chain blocks, also constructed with efficient strip piecing.
You can enjoy the precision of machine-stitching or the cozy freedom of hand-appliquéing while you're still on the couch, either way, this Dresden pattern is a satisfying mix of precision- and fabric-placement fun.
Final Thought
The Dresden Plate looks beautiful with the structured rhythm of an Irish Chain and the fluid floral design of the Dresden Plate. Jessica Richards' pattern is technically interesting and easy to piece, and it's the perfect project for the weekend-to-weekend quilter who wants to make something that will be a favorite quilt-chest item from just one Layer Cake®.
Full Pattern: Dresden Irish Chain Quilt Free PDF Pattern
