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Double irish chain video tutorial – Block B

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Irish chain is a very traditional pattern. In spite of its name the pattern was developed in America in the 1800s.

This is the second block that completes the pattern.Did you miss Double Irish Chain block A?

How to make a double Irish chain quilt block B


My book Turnabout Patchwork

“Turnabout Patchwork. Simple quilts with a twist” is all about playing with blocks – making a block, slicing it up, and turning or repositioning the pieces to make a completely different block (sometimes two smaller blocks) to yield endless quilt tops.

See all the quilts in the book in a real life project

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  • Double Irish Chain quilt block B
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Mini nine patch quilt block – Tiny quilt QAL

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Welcome to the first block in the Tiny Quilt QAL.

The block’s finished size is 3″ x 3″.

All the blocks are made with foundation piecing. In such small sizes it’s a lot easier to get an accurate block that using traditional piecing.

I used regular copy paper but in small sizes it can be a bit thick. You can use special paper for foundation piecing if you prefer.

Let’s get to it!

How to make a 3″ nine patch block

Note: I recently started to use an Add a quarter ruler, the yellow ruler in the video, after some followers recommended it and I have to say it’s a true time saver.

Tiny quilt templates

Download the traditional and foundation  templates from my Etsy shop.

Don’t forget to join my Facebook group so you can show photos of your quilts and blocks, see everyone else’s quilts and just share tips and experiences.


My book Turnabout Patchwork

“Turnabout Patchwork. Simple quilts with a twist” is all about playing with blocks – making a block, slicing it up, and turning or repositioning the pieces to make a completely different block (sometimes two smaller blocks) to yield endless quilt tops.

See all the quilts in the book in a real life project

Do you wish to receive my tutorials in your inbox?

Share your work!

If you make any of my tutorials this is how you can share your pictures:

  • On Instagram please tag me with @teresadownunder and hashtag #teresadownunder
  • Join my Facebook group and post your pictures there
  • Mini quilt block: nine patch

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2 double disappearing nine patch quilt blocks

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There are lots of disappearing nine patch quilt blocks out there.

But what if you take the disappearing nine patch block and slice it again? You get a double disappearing nine patch block.

Learn 2 double disappearing nine patch techniques


My book Turnabout Patchwork

“Turnabout Patchwork. Simple quilts with a twist” is all about playing with blocks – making a block, slicing it up, and turning or repositioning the pieces to make a completely different block (sometimes two smaller blocks) to yield endless quilt tops.

See all the quilts in the book in a real life project

Do you wish to receive my tutorials in your inbox?

Share your work!

If you make any of my tutorials this is how you can share your pictures:

  • On Instagram please tag me with @teresadownunder and hashtag #teresadownunder
  • Join my Facebook group and post your pictures there
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Disappearing half square triangle quilt block

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Look the block you can make by slicing a half square triangle. It works with different size strips.

Learn how to make a disappearing half square triangle quilt block

Order my book Turnabout Patchwork

“Turnabout Patchwork. Simple quilts with a twist” is all about playing with blocks – making a block, slicing it up, and turning or repositioning the pieces to make a completely different block (sometimes two smaller blocks) to yield endless quilt tops.

Order Turnabout patchwork by Teresa Mairal Barreu - TeresaDownUnder

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Disappearing half square triangle quilt block video tutorial

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Disappearing 9 patch quilt block

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This is a quick and easy block that looks a lot more complicated than it is. It’s also perfect for 5″ squares also called charm squares.

Learn how to make a disappearing 9-patch quilt block

I made a quilt using this block in 2010.

My book Turnabout Patchwork

“Turnabout Patchwork. Simple quilts with a twist” is all about playing with blocks – making a block, slicing it up, and turning or repositioning the pieces to make a completely different block (sometimes two smaller blocks) to yield endless quilt tops.

Order Turnabout patchwork by Teresa Mairal Barreu - TeresaDownUnder

Do you wish to receive my tutorials in your inbox?

Have you made any of my quilts or tutorials?

If you make any of my tutorials and upload pictures to Instagram please tag me with @teresadownunder on private message me in Facebook with some photos and I’ll post them for everyone to see!

Disappearing 9 patch quilt block video tutorial