Triple Irish Chain Quilt Blocks and PatternsIf you're a Confident Beginner, The Triple Irish Chain quilt pattern is based on a four fabric, 7x7 grid. Strips subcut into squares and rectangles are all that are needed to create this stunning, yet easy quilt pattern. A strong 'X' pattern runs through this block from corner to corner. And just like the Double Irish Chain quilt pattern an alternate block is needed to complete the chain design. The alternate blocks are quite simple, making this a relatively quick quilt to piece given the complexity of the finished design. All the Irish Chain quilt patterns shown are drawn in Electric Quilt 7 (EQ 7), a quilt design software. I love this software for designing quilts. It's easy to learn and makes auditioning color placement a breeze! The Building BlocksThese quilt designs are show without borders to help you identify the block layout. No sashing strips or cornerstones are necessary complete the design. The blocks are stitched directly to each other to form this quilt pattern. Triple Irish Chain Quilt BlockOther names include: Three Irish Chains Grid: 7x7
Layout the blocks in straight rows and columns.  7 x 9 blocks And now we organize the quilt blocks in diagonal rows. The chains form in horizontal and vertical lines. There is less room to showcase your quilting or applique.  6 x 8 blocks Triple Irish Chain Checkerboard Quilt BlockOther names include: Checkerboard Grid: 7x7 The background fabric is now used in the 'chains'. Make sure there is enough contrast between the lightest 'chain' fabric and the background fabric so that the design is prominent.
Constructed in a horizontal layout...  7 x 9 blocks Or in a diagonal setting.  5 x 7 blocks This quilt pattern is a terrific way to use up scraps. Allow extra time for its construction if you are using a variety of different size fabric scraps. Checkerboard VariationGrid: 7x7 Using the same block, but with a slightly different color placement. The strong 'X' is back and the background fabric is again used for one of the 'chain' fabrics.
The blocks are set in straight rows.  7 x 9 blocks The blocks are set is diagonal rows.  6 x 8 blocks Large Triple Irish Chain Quilt BlockOther names include: Three Irish Chains Grid: 11x11 Just like we saw with the Double Irish Chain, the size of the open space can be increased simply by increasing the number of units in the grid, in this case, from a traditional 7x7 grid to an 11x11 grid. See how much more open these quilts look as compared to the first two on this page.
The quilt in a horizontal layout.  7 x 9 blocks And now in a diagonal layout.  5 x 6 blocks A Final Word...As you design your Triple Irish Chain quilt, remember that straight, horizontal settings need odd numbers of rows and columns to create a symmetrical design. On-point layouts are symmetrical regardless of the number of blocks. Happy Piecing! For more information on Irish Chain Quilt Patterns see:
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