Irish Chain in a Day: Single and Double (Paperback)

by Eleanor Burns (Author)

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The Irish Chain is one of the most universally known patterns dating to pre-American Revolutionary War times. While evidence is lacking that this pattern came from Ireland, it has been suggested that the Irish Chain pattern may have been inspired by a similar Irish weaving pattern. Whatever the origin, the Irish Chain is a timeless pattern that continues to delight quilters today. The original Irish Chain in a Day was first published in 1986 in a black and white format. While this book remains a best seller, Eleanor wanted to update her book and add balance to the quilt. Irish Chain in a Day contains two complete quilt patterns, The Single Irish Chain, and the Double Irish Chain. Geared toward the beginner quilter, the Single Irish Chain is easy and fun to make. It guides a novice step by step through every phase of starting and finishing the quilt. The Double Irish Chain is more complex and offers the seasoned quilter a degree of challenge. With 112 full color pages, Irish Chain in a Day provides yardage and cutting charts for six quilt sizes, assistance in color variations with a "paste up sheet," and border treatments. In addition to detailed written instructions, illustrations are provided for marking, pinning, quilting and binding the project. Many sample quilt photos are included to inspire creativity.

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Product Details Paperback: 61 pages Publisher: Quilt In A Day (June 1, 1986) Language: English ISBN-10: 0922705062 ISBN-13: 978-0922705061 Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #435,458 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 18 of 18 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Great for beginners, January 23, 2002 By  "booksnquilts" (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews This is like most of Eleanor's books well thought out. A very easy step by step approach to the quilt, with good directions and fabric amounts for just about any size quilt you care to make. I use this book in my beginning quilt classes. 18 of 18 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Very good instructional boook for an easy first quilt., November 26, 1998 By A Customer I recommnend the Irish Chain to friends who want to learn piecing. This simple quilt always turns out well and is a do-able and motivating choice for that first project. The book teaches rotary cutting and uses time-saving techinques to simplify the project. Easy to follow instructions. Illustrations. Gaurenteed success. 10 of 10 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars It's a great quilt..., November 3, 2005 By  Glenda Bardgett "Crazey about quilting" (Daytona Beach) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    I loved the Irish Chain but it took me a lot more time to complete than a day. I am not a big fan of her quick turn method for putting the batting into a quilt "pillow Case". I gave it a try and it was a mess. I will always use the tried and true way of layering and binding the quilt.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars Could not be easier!! Eleanor Burns has done it again. Looks like it would be a very complicated quilt, but when eleanor explains the "Irish Chain" quilt it becomes so easy. Read more Published 3 months ago by Peggy Farrington 1.0 out of 5 stars Quilt In A Day....NOT!!!!! I bought this book for my friend Phyliss and I. We were going to make a Double Irish Chain together. Read more Published 8 months ago by MM A Flower Beader 2.0 out of 5 stars Datetd I was disappointed in the book because it is dated - the pattern , tho, is good and can be done in more "modern" fabrics - just a matter of taste perhaps. Published 11 months ago by Francis Sheets 1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed I ordered this book and was so disappointed with the quality that I returned it. I thought the printing was so crude that it looked like it was printed on a mimieograph machine... Read more Published on August 31, 2005 by R. Chatham 4.0 out of 5 stars Irish Chain In a Day I didn't do it in a day, but the instruction is pretty easy to follow. Color pictures. Highly recommended. Published on April 24, 2003 5.0 out of 5 stars Eleanor Burns does it again! Eleanor makes this complex-looking quilt simple. Cutting and assembling the fabrics in strips makes the chain pattern come together beautifully. Read more Published on November 24, 1999 by E. C. Remhof Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 61 pages
• Publisher: Quilt In A Day (June 1, 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0922705062
• ISBN-13: 978-0922705061
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #435,458 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for beginners, January 23, 2002

By	"booksnquilts" (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This is like most of Eleanor's books well thought out. A very easy step by step approach to the quilt, with good directions and fabric amounts for just about any size quilt you care to make. I use this book in my beginning quilt classes.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good instructional boook for an easy first quilt., November 26, 1998

By A Customer

I recommnend the Irish Chain to friends who want to learn piecing. This simple quilt always turns out well and is a do-able and motivating choice for that first project. The book teaches rotary cutting and uses time-saving techinques to simplify the project. Easy to follow instructions. Illustrations. Gaurenteed success.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It's a great quilt..., November 3, 2005

By	Glenda Bardgett "Crazey about quilting" (Daytona Beach) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I loved the Irish Chain but it took me a lot more time to complete than a day. I am not a big fan of her quick turn method for putting the batting into a quilt "pillow Case". I gave it a try and it was a mess. I will always use the tried and true way of layering and binding the quilt.