Monday, November 24, 2014

Swedish Double Chain!



On our recent retreat our project was the Double Irish Chain (DIC).
The organizer of the retreat, in bypassing asked a question wondering if 
the traditional DIC could be done in a Modern version.

HUM?
This was my version of a DIC which I am calling the 

Swedish Double Chain!



The top is pieced exactly like a DIC except I used a jelly roll of off whites.
The photos show a heavy yellow tint which is not that prominent in person. 



After the top was pieced I quilted the quilt before adding the hexagons. 




On a previous retreat, I purchased these squares.
And recently was wondering what to do with them.






So I basted 135 hexagons.



I thought it was more eye appealing to have a single line of hexi's verses two,  
however the off white background is still a double chain.








With input from fellow retreat goers, the borders were decided on 
however I wanted them to be unusual as well, by having two sides
 different from the other two sides.

I am very happy with the outcome!



Pattern-Swedish Double Chain
Size-54 x 61 1/2
Batting-Quilters Dream
Quilting-Freehand, applique, ruler





Till We Quilt Again,




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25 comments:

  1. Oh my giddy aunt, could that be any more beautiful? Stunning!

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  2. This is gorgeous - and what a cool interpretation of a traditional block.

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  3. Stunning... just beautiful! Kaffe fabrics are my favorite!

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  4. I love this quilt, it's beautiful, the colours are stunning!

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  5. It's so cool! I love how you put the hexies on after you quilted it. Great idea!

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  6. You're only "happy" with it? If it were me I would be ecstatic ~ it is outstanding!!! The best of luck at QuiltCon!

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  7. Clever idea! The colors and quilting are great! What a lot of hexies, though.

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  8. WOW, this is a cool Version!

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  9. Wonderful idea!! Ilove the colours!

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  10. wow, this is so super detailed! I love the fabrics you chose for the hexies

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  11. Never have I seen an Irish Chain like this Helen - what an interesting way to do it! It is even more gorgeous the closer you look!

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  12. that is gorgeous! The subtlety of the DIC in the background with those fabulous hexagons has definitely updated this old standard. The borders add to that, and the quilting is just perfect! yup. you modernized it for sure!

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  13. nice interpretation. I love a hexie however it's used. I guess I'd say it's a single irish chain but it's lovely and unique and your interpretation. Very clever. LeeAnna at not afraid of color

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  14. Hexagons are gorgeous - looks exactly like jewels!

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  15. What a neat effect with the hexies! And the offset borer idea is really fun as well.

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  16. This turned out great. I love the bright colors against the white.

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  17. Turned out wonderful. I really like machine stitching patterns you chose ( I'm assuming the top stitching easn't done by hand??). Thanks so much for sharing at the Make it Monday Party! Hope to see you again next week.

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  18. The quilt is gorgeous!!! A lot of work... I love the borders, they are so playful!

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  19. Stunning! What a gorgeous finish! Inspiration sure struck here with those hexis and your Swedish DIC turned out beautifully! Love the quilting!

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  20. I'm a total Kaffe fan and this is just a brilliant use of those little squares!! Your quilting is wonderful (as usual!!) :) Love that offset border!

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  21. Beautiful quilt and stunning quilting!!
    Amanda

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  22. this is a super great modern interpretation of a traditional block. I love your color compositions.LG Maren

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