An Update on my Double Irish Chains

Well, the Double Irish Chains quilt is still a *long* way from finished, but all of the 'B' blocks are done, and the rows of alternating 'A' and 'B' blocks are coming together. Yippee! If I spend all weekend doing nothing but patchworking, I may just finish this thing in time for the wedding in a few weeks. (3 weeks and 1 day, to be exact, but who's counting?!) Wish me luck!
Block 'B'
All 17 'B's together, looking a little shaggy...

And the first couple of rows of the quilt top, with the chains clearly visible!

Comments

  1. Di6 July 2012 at 08:19

    Nothing like a deadline! The weather is awful so it is easier to sit in front of the machine! Sew like a mad woman and it will be finished! Di x

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    1. Tina9 July 2012 at 19:30

      Thanks for the encouragement, Di! It's almost there now!

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  2. Sarah6 July 2012 at 14:58

    Looks amazing so far Tina - sew, sew, sew!

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  3. Judith, Belfast8 July 2012 at 00:28

    These are looking amazing already T! Jxo

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  4. Sew Thrifty Fi8 July 2012 at 08:27

    Brilliant! X

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  5. Tina9 July 2012 at 19:35

    Thanks!!

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