Single Irish Chain quilt block

Irish chain blocks are really popular traditional blocks. The Single Irish Chain quilt block is one of the simplest and easiest to sew. Maybe someday I will make a whole scrappy quilt using this block pattern.

As you must have already guessed, we try to give you many beginner-level quilt blocks. Well, this one is especially easy and a total scrapbuster! Just decide on your fabrics and let the block shine in your quilt.

Demo quilt by @zarkadia

Cutting Instructions for the Single Irish Chain quilt block

Always be careful of the colors you are choosing. They can easily mess up your block (or quilt) or, on the contrary, make it shine! I prefer to make a test block before cutting pieces for the whole quilt.

Always remember FINISHED SIZE means the size it will be in a completed quilt. The measurements already include the ¼ inch seam allowance.

Finished Block Size	Cut 1 SQ (Dark) & 4 SQ (Light)	Cut 8 SQ (Dark & Light)
6 inches	2.5 inches	1.5 inches
9 inches	3.5 inches	2 inches
12 inches	4.5 inches	2.5 inches

Demo quilt by @zarkadia

Demo quilt by @zarkadia

Names of the block

Criss Cross Quilt, Simple Cross, Pennsylvania

#REFERENCE: Maggie Malone “5500 Quilt Blocks Designs”

Demo quilt by @zarkadia

Block Variations

This beautiful block below is a variation of the Single Irish Chain quilt block. By just changing one fabric, you get a completely different quilt block — pretty amazing!

Video tutorial of the Single Irish Chain quilt block

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