Irish Chain - a Simple Quilt Block for Project Linus
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- čas přidán 10. 06. 2023
- If you have watched the channel for a while, you will have heard me talk about my Mum and the vast numbers of quilts that she made in her lifetime. One of the things she was really passionate about was making Project Linus quilts. Project Linus is an amazing charitable organisation, that encourages quilters to make quilts for children who might be in need of the sort of comfort a quilt can bring! From newborns to teenagers. So using a fat quarter bundle that had been sitting in a drawer for some time, and some leftover fabric of my Mum's, I made some Irish Chain quilts for Project Linus. I will pop a link to their website below, so perhaps you or someone you know could make some quilts for them as well!
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I am 93, 😂stage 4 cancer, long time quilter.And just received a Linus quilt during a recent hospital admittance. It touched my heart. I’ve given so much😂 in all my years of volunteer work and to receive the quilt was a wonderful surprise
God bless you!
When my son was born sleeping at 38 weeks. I was given a small quilt at the hospital before I left, which a charity group called Blankets of love made and donated. Im in Australia. This quilt is one of the most cherished things I have to remember him. Its a beautiful thing to do, and recipients absolutely appreciate them.
I’m so sorry for your loss Natasha, that must have been devastating. I’m glad you were given a tiny memento by which to cherish your son’s memory and pray that you may find some small peace in your grief. ~Diana K.
I am so very very sorry for your loss. 💔
So lovely to hear it brought you some comfort. My sister and I both make for Little Blankets of Love ❤
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I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort and peace.
Simple, elegant, beautiful. My youngest received a PL blanket many years ago. He loved the colours and textures and wanted it with him all the time. It was special to me to think someone took time out their life to think of us. It's been three years since he passed and his blanket is a treasured part of his memory. You and your Mum are very kind, thankyou.
I’m so sorry for your tragic loss Nicola. Thank you for sharing your story, I am glad your son received some comfort from his Project Linus quilt. May you eventually be able to find some peace in your grief. ~Diana K
So sosrry for your loss. I lost a child quite young. Every memory is a gift.
Well Kate's video made my Monday worth getting out of bed, how could it not! I subscribe to hundreds of youtube channels but none of them could ever replace you Kate. What sets you apart from the rest is you are not just demonstrating your talent but you also show us joy, compassion, graciousness, appreciation, affection and patience. A lot of that resonates within us. There are unfortunately, a lot of lonely people out there and I bet you just might make their day!
Hello, I'm French and I love your channel. My niece just had a baby boy who was born today at 6.45 am and your quilt is a wonderful idea to celebrate the arrival of this baby and offer one to his big sister and her doll for which my father (his great grandfather) made a small bed. Tomorrow I will choose my fabrics and get to work. Thanks for this idea! I love it. Thanks Google translate !!🤩
Quilters should get more recognition as masters of geometry, even if they might have trouble with maths. Another great video! Thanks Kate❤
I often think my Maths teacher would be amazed that I use measurements and calculations daily with my sewing, I was always bottom of the class😂😂
Just have to tell you, I love to watch you work. I am going to be 78 years old in July and I, too, find my joy in sewing quilt tops. You inspire me because of your joy, your smile and your positive attitude. I sew for Quilts of Valor and for local children's hospitals in Atlanta, GA, USA. I pray you continue to enjoy what you do and share with us what makes you smile.
I have been donating to PL for about four years here in Michigan, US. I did not know it was a world wide organization. I am proud to be part of a large group that donates locally for the children in my region/area. I make larger quilts for adolescents, approximately 60 by 75. Adolescents so often are nearly adult in size but they are still young emotionally and need the warm hug of a quilt.
Hi Linda! I’m in Michigan too!
I don't think it really is worldwide, unfortunately. From my Google search, it seems to only be in the US and UK. I'm Czech, so if I ever wanted to donate a quilt (I'm not really a quilter, but I do have two in the works from years ago, so you never know), I'd have to do it through a local organisation. Luckily, there absolutely are local organisations through which you can donate to people in need. 🙂
@@beth12svist We have Project Linus in Canada as well. Donations include blankets, quilts and afghans (knit or crocheted) for children who are sick, traumatized or in need of a “hug” they can have for their very own. But I agree every country likely has charities that accept quilts for children who need them, either in foster care or orphanages, or hospitals, hostels, refugee organizations. In Canada we also have a charity called Quilts for Survivors, which was established by a young woman who makes, collects and distributes quilts to indigenous survivors of residential schools which traumatized generations of indigenous families, separating children from parents, siblings, elders and from their homes and culture. So many opportunities to share a bit of healing.
@@HRHDMKYT Thinking about the sorts of charities I know of in my own country, another thing that sprang to mind was safe houses for women. (Domestic violence victims, obviously often fleeing with children and very few material possessions.)
Linda, I'm from Michigan too! I have a friend who's special needs daughter was hospitalized at a local children's hospital. She received a quilt there that happened to have been made by a local quilting group at one of our churches here in town. It made the family feel very special.
It's lovely when an experienced quilter explains a quilt block in a way that simplifies it and makes it less intimidating. Thank you.
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Indeed, her British accent & energy & unique authenticity, truly make her a gem of a gal and excellent teacher…She is so relaxing to listen to, like an old friend to sew/craft with! ❤️🙏🌞
I made a triple irsh chain quilt before rotary cutting. Everything had to be cut with scissors you can imagine what fun that was
Don’t forget the ruled cutting mats, those and rotary cutters made quilting fun. My grandma used to hold to the practice of making one block at a time and that took forever! I’ve never seen a triple Irish chain pattern and will now have to go and research it.
I made my parents an Irish Chain quilt for their 25th wedding anniversary. It was the second quilt I had ever made. Thank you for bringing back such lovely memories!
I think of quilts as Hugs and so many children need more hugs.
That's a lovely block, and I will add that to my list of blocks I use for my Project Linus donations. One tip for you and your viewers - if they are thinking of donating, PL (certainly here in the UK anyway) don't mind, in fact encourage it due to cost savings for their quilters, that instead of buying wadding and backing fabric, to use a non-pil fleece fabric with no wadding. It makes the quilts really snuggly for the kiddos. You can even get an organic cotton fleece from Empress Mills, which doesn't afford the same cost saving, but you know that micro plastics wont end up in the water from your quilts being washed.
That's very good to know - this will be my first quilt to donate.
When my daughter was born 2 months premature, the hospital had quilts for the micro-preemies. It gave me comfort that people took time to make a quilt. So, I make quilts, and knit caps and scarves for a few organizations. Thanks Kate. ❤😊
Who do you do scarves for? I would love to make scarves for charity
@@zormier2002 We have a local shelter. The churches in our small town have been great at providing meals, hygiene products, etc for the people staying there. But, the shelter was a brainstorm of a few of my classmates. We got together and got the data, the paperwork, and location in 18 months time. That's who I send them to. Some who find employment need clothing, and household supplies, bedding, curtains, etc. There's always something I have that I can donate.
Hi, Kate, hello everyone. I do so like the smaller squares. Need to use up my scraps. Very therapeutic and gives one a sense of achievement. Take care
Thank you so much Kate for this very touching video about Project Linus, and for the relaxing tutorial of the Irish chain. Your videos are so pleasant and calming to watch. I love your voice and your house and your family, cats, dog, goose and all. And even if I am not a gardener I love your Last Homely Garden series too! A massive thank you from the bottom of my heart, in the heartland of America, in the state of Indiana. Give my regards to Anna. She’s such a sweet presence and I enjoy watching you work together.
Hearing you on your sewing machine today took me back to a lovely memory of my grandmother sewing. She made beautiful quilts and I have many of them. Sweet memories that live on.
I love that you talk about your happy place 🥹♥️ I have a happy place, too🙏🏾♥️
Have donated many to Project Linus. 💖 Wonderful organization. Irish Chain is my very Favorite Quilt. Have made three of them. Thank you Kate for revisiting this lovely pattern. Patricia 86🌻💜
It is your happy place. It is interesting that watching you in your happy place not only brings me joy and peace, it encourages me to be creative and make things. Thank you for that!! And you are getting so close to 100,000!!!!!!!!!
I, too, had a Lucy, Linus, Peanut and Sally - dogs and a bird!
Yes, MSQC, that was a fabulous video. She has several good ones.
Love the ambiance created by your quilt pieced curtains! So cozy and calming! Thank you for revisiting
the Irish Chain and reminding us how a simple block can look so different by changing the size and colors.
They look like stained glass!
i just love watching..It is like having a friend over for tea..Thank you..
I made a beautiful Irish chain quilt, in greens and blues for my best mates daughter's wedding. It's off bring quilted now!! Simple but effective.
Thank you for another wonderful idea. Yes. Those Nine Patch blocks (Irish Chain) made beautiful baby quilts. I made and turned three quilts just last week to Project Linus. I turned my quilts into the Extension Service where I am a member of one of their Homemakers Groups. None of my quilts were small baby quilts. (all three were larger) They have the next Baby Quilt Sew Inn at the Extension Service on the 20th of this month. It is a lot of fun to join in with other homemakers and work on baby quilts together.
I love the Irish chain, I have made several because it's my favorite pattern. I just made one with cranberries and cream and it's beautiful. My quilt guild donates so much to our community also. It's a wonderful thing.
You are a very talented person, kind and generous. Thank you for sharing. ❤ 👍from Somerset
Fabulous! I have thought about Project Linus, but never followed through with it. Thank you, Kate, for the encouragement. When our great granddaughters turn 2, I make them a doll quilt. Hmm, just sizing down the strips works out beautifully. I needed the inspiration. Healing from shingles has really set me off my "groove". Have a wonderful week of sewing little bits and gardening. I plan on doing the same. Till we meet again.
I hope that you are recovering quickly from your shingles. I know that it is a miserable illness. Best wishes.
Kate, delightful quilt block, thanks for sharing your quilt building and donations in Mom's memory....she would be so pleased. Blessings, Dawn
Really liked this block also a fantastic cause Kate , my daughter was a prem baby friends knitted her hats for hospital plus other outfits until she was 5lbs it was wonderful to be able dress her in items that would fit her i was so thankful ,we carried on knitting items for other prem babies at the hospital.
I love the double Irish chain quilt. I’ve made a few of them in Christmas fabrics and gave them as gifts.
Hey louette 🌹
Good evening 🌆.. how're you feeling today...?
Yes your happy place of quilt making will provide many a happy face when the quilts are received! Going to my happy place.... Blessings, Dawn
Aren’t those little quilts delightful! Although each is made in the exact same way, the different sizes give them each a different ‘feel’. Thank you so much once again Kate! X
So inspiring to see the simplicity of an Irish quilt become so impactful. I haven’t made quilts for Project Linus yet but it’s wonderful to know that quilters all over the world, including you, are sending quilts of comfort. I live in Northern California, not far from the town of Santa Rosa where Charles Schultz lived while creating his incredible comics. A Charles Schultz Museum is there and it’s so beautifully curated, bringing the Peanuts Gang to life. It’s about an hour north of San Francisco, so if you’re ever in the area, it’s worth visiting, and very family friendly.
Hi Kate what a brilliant idea to make small quilts for charity. I have been following you and acquiring fabric but not yet had the courage to actually quilt - this will be the one to remedy that! I can easily understand what you are doing. PS you are looking very well and happy Kate. Love from Scotland 💜
Hello from New Zealand! Delighted to hear that you have spent time here, Kate. It's a long way from the TLHH! Watching these videos makes me feel like I'm with my Granny, who came to NZ from the north of England and introduced me to quilting many years ago. Thank you for the chats, the memories and the inspiration ❤
Love this quilt. I have lots of children’s fabric which would be ideal for these. I’m inspired!
Linus was my very favorite character as well. I loved how he carried his blanket with him. My daughter did the same thing. We called it her fuzzy. I’m going to look it up and see if it’s in the states.
I make quilt tops for the kids quilt program at theSouth Plains Quilt Guild and will turn one in tomorrow at our meeting. I use pieces sewn together, scraps, no design, I call these Gone To Pieces as those who receive them have had their lives to go to pieces! 🥲
Thank you for the inspiration. I want to make a couple of baby quilts for friend's grand babies. The fat quarters are a great idea. This is perfect!
These quilts are beautiful💕 What a lovely way to honor your Mum through Project Linus. I'm sure she would be so happy. You are such a loving and amazing lady and a true blessing to your viewers. Thank you for sharing. Looking forward to seeing future quilts for this awesome charity.
Hi Kate, Loved this video, this Sunday afternoon in Pennsylvania~ I've almost finished the quilt with the blocks intended for the pillow project...hexagons. It was so nice to meet Frank in your home. Have a great week!🪡🧵
Kate, this was so relaxing. Lovely the way the different sizes changed the looks ever so slightly.
Thank you for including us in your day.
Nice to see the fabulous Frank today.
Cheers
Thanks so much Kate for this lovely little sew along. Would so enjoy you demonstrating different blocks as it is easier for me to learn quilting in small doses.
The quilts are so beautiful and fresh looking. The Irish chain was the first block I learnt to do and I haven't done it for years. Shame on me.
lovely lovely as always I may do a baby quilt...I am making them for future great children in the event I am no longer here I will give to my daughters to keep till the time comes...no one married yet and Nana is not getting any younger..love my Jenny videos..I live to the north of the US
As your piecing and quilting are beautiful, so are you! Not commenting much lately, but still enjoying all you share with us and the calm peaceable atmosphere! Thank You Kate, for showing us all that are interested how to apply ourselves, living in the moments, God Bless You All, Always, lis
That is my happy place also. Sometimes I wonder when will I be able to finish all I have to do and get back to my happy place.
Thank you Kate! I will be making nine patch blocks using two inch blocks and so this was right up my alley! Lovely project!
I absolutly love Irish chain quilts and i also appreciate the 2 inch size.
Love the gorgeous Irish chain sewn in your colors.
I must say as much as I enjoy all content , and have for a few years, it saddens me that the sweet cats are no longer with us . Miss them roaming about .
Love,
Marilyn D xx
USA
Lovely video! I've given out many PL blankets both as a nurse and as a Red Cross volunteer in North Carolina, US (yes, so nice to see it's worldwide) and the last few years also knitting and crocheting them to donate and helping with the monthly work group that labels and measures them to prepare for distribution. Alas, my cat laughed at me back when I tried to learn to quilt, though! But another PL "blanketeer" here has now offered to teach me. Your calm manner and conversation has made me believe it might be possible!
I like this Linus block pattern and plan to make a quilt using old blue jeans fabric. I’m inspired! Thanks so much, Kate!🦌💌❤️😔🪡🧵
Be careful using old jeans for a quilt, denim is much heavier than quilting cotton. Different weights of fabric have challenges when used together. Also, from personal experience, the quilt I made with denim was more like a weighted blanket than a quilt. Not a bad thing, just something to consider.
Our quilt guild makes and gives quilts for 3 Hospice groups near us. It's a privilege to bless and encourage others! We collect quilts twice a year, and at our May meeting 264 were collected.
Love watching you Kate. You're so easy to listen to and you remind me of my nan.❤
My cousin sews quilts for Project Linus in California. She sews every day as her husband is a truck driver. She fills her truck with blankets, then off to drop them off. I’m working on a 20 year Grandmother Flower Garden quilt. Started when my daughter was 14 years old at hockey practice. I’m thinking I’ll finish it this year! 🙏🏼🪡😉
What a lovely quilt set and a lovely donation for children x
Hey Kate. I love the idea of you carrying on your Mum’s work with Project Linus. What a great tribute to her. Hope all is well with you. I do miss seeing the cats but Frank is a wonderful addition. Thank you for sharing your life with all of us on the lime green sofa and I am enjoying your new CZcams videos in the Last Homely Garden.❤️❤️😊
I find 'unpicking' another zen thing to do and oddly, I really don't mind it! You looked about as relaxed as I do when I've decided to just unpick - although, being surrounded by those BEAUTIFUL flowers and a nice cuppa helps. :) I adore Peanuts and Linus was always my favourite - I could relate to him. I do love Woodstock too - he came later but I love his utter nonsense, he's a bit scrambled like me sometimes. :) It was lovely to see Frank's nose too - what is it about doggie noses that is just so sweet! Thank you for this Kate - you always bring sunshine and cheer into my life. xxx
These quilts will be cherished. Thank you for your generosity in so many areas of your life.
What a lovely video and project Kate. A beautiful way to honor your Mom. I also love your and Anna's relationship. So special and fun. Have a good week you two. ❤
I have been watching your videos from the beginning. Loved the ones with the kittens. Ginger Harry. And when you took the goose swimming. Thank you
Sweet quilts for sweet children. Thank you for taking us along on this new adventure!
This was on my bucket list and this year I have made a triple Irish chain and an Irish chain all from scraps. Great beginner quilt, they are a classic!
When I'm sewing, it's my "happy place" too💕
Hi Kate,Anna and Frank. Frank is so cute. I love the fabric that you used for the little quilts.
Popping back in to say Congratulations on reaching 100k subscribers, Kate and Anna too. You ladies have become quite the team. You have not only been a great inspiration in many things, but a calming voice in a time of distress. I, (and many others skooched on the Lime Green Sofa), am so grateful to you. Congratulations!!
Hi Kate. What a lovely project. Love all the sizes. Very inspiring Kate for my scraps. So lovely to know, that from Babies to teenagers can receive a quilt. Thank you Kate. 😊 ❤ xx
I love your Irish Chain quilts!!! So glad I "found" your channel.
Hey Margaret, 🌹
Good evening 🌆.. how're you feeling today...?
Such a great way to get your grove back if your finding it hard to take on a big project. Quick, easy , and the satisfaction of making something for a child in need. That’s a great feeling.
As always your quilts are lovely and I so enjoy watching and hearing about your creative process and inspirations. I have made 3 triple Irish chain quilts as baby gifts. I love how they look when finished. Just as an aside since you mentioned the Peanuts comic characters, my husband and I over the years have named our dogs after Peanuts people. The first was C.B. (short for Charlie Brown0, the second was Schroeder, then Lucy and finally Snoopy. They all gave us great joy.
Kate, so lovely of to share with us such a fantastic idea from just a bundle of fat quarters. ❤️
I LOVE the quilt your mum made you. 🧵🪡 I made my daughter a double Irish chain when she got married 24 years ago. (pink & white)
I made some of my first ever quilt blocks yesterday and quickly learned that my seam ripper is now my new best friend. 😂 As always, thank you for sharing your day. Kisses to baby Emil 🩷
Who is baby Emil?
@@shannoneaster9311Kate’s Grandson - Agnes’s brother. Bless them!
I’m from Minnesota where Charles Shultz is from. We do Project Linus too.
What a lovely looking quilt and not too difficult. I make charity quilts so I will add this to my list. Really "delicate" and uses small pieces of leftover fabric.
Thank you Kate for a wonderful video and the different looks you get from your Trip Around the world. I have been making quilts for Project Linus for many years. What a beautiful way to honor your Mom.❤
I think this is a good idea for my first quilt
Beautiful! I love the simplicity of the Irish Chain quilt design. Hand quilting really elevates it into a gift of love, just like the quilt your Mum made for you, Kate ♥️. I also like your idea that when trying out different/new block designs and sizes, I can make a few test blocks which can then be used to create a quilt for my favourite charity. I’m sure the recipient(s) will appreciate receiving a handmade quilt, and I get the opportunity to see if the size and scale of the blocks is what I need for my project (whether I’m making a quilt project to keep, or as a gift for my own loved ones!). I see you are nearing 100K subscribers on CZcams, Kate. Good luck in reaching that significant milestone, I hope their algorithms put your videos in front of new viewers to obtain enough new subscribers to get you there!! 🤞🏼 ~Diana K.
I love Jenny Doan - have learned a lot from her videos. Thank you for sharing these, there will be lucky little ones who receive them. The doll is lucky too 😀
We do not have a project Linus here but we donate quilts to local children in care, local special school and homeless, this weekend we are having a workshop to make quilts for a hospice and in the past we have donated quilts to disaster victims as well as individuals who maybe going through a particularly challenging time with illness or grief. There just seems to be so many in need of a little love.
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This is lovely idea for a series working on blocks but also knowing that Project Linus will benefit. Much more satisfying than a pile of orphan blocks.
"My happy place". It is, truly. You can just sense it. It is for me as well. I have been donating to PL for awhile now, but did not know it was worldwide. Thank you for this reminder of the joy of donation.
I am so glad that you did this for charity. That is my goal. So a lot of scrappy quilting. I plan on making them look a little colour coordinated. I just have begun collecting scraps from people who don't want them. ❤😊
Project Linus, named after the Peanuts character who always had his blanket, I assume. How wonderful!!
Kate I love watching your videos your voice is so soothing. I wish I were your neighbor, I’m a crafter and can do most everything. When it comes to quilting I’m awful, I can never cut my fabric straight, it seems simple enough but I can make it quite difficult. I enjoy spending my evenings with you, you are lovely.
Thank you for this episode. It is a brilliant idea to not only teach the art of quilting but it is a manageable project and it gives value and purpose
to the time spent making the quilt. Thank you for fostering ideas to help ourselves and others. Again, Brilliant!
Hi Kate, I am very excited to see you are showcasing Project Linus. I’ve learned that they specify the quilt sizes to make for different age groups. Could you share that with your followers please. You will inspire many to create quilts for this wonderful organization. Thanks!
This is so fun to see how sizing down makes a huge difference. Fascinating.
I love your explanation and demonstration. Very clear and concise. Your Mum's quilt stash and yours will go to such good use.
Thank you for sharing this with us 😊❤🎉🍀🤟
I made an oversized throw size Irish Chain quilt for my girlfriend’s baby about 25 years ago. She wanted all greens, and it looks very nice with the white quilting. I actually did a design at the center of the white blocks.
Love watching you create ❤
I also belong to the Project Linus group in my area. I've donated over 30 quilts and have helped to finish many quilt tops.
What a lovely block and what a great cause ! Thank you Kate
Kate is live in north Seattle and after watching you, im now going to make quilts for project Linus. Thanks
I love your experiment with different sizes in the same pattern. I too make quilts for Project Linus, what a worthy cause. I do not like to rip out, but your seat by the window would sure make the job more enjoyable! Thank you for letting me spend some quilting time with you today.
I meet with a group of friends in a monthly basis to make quilts for Project Linus. We have only been meeting for a few months, but have donated 14 quilts. Wonderful organization. We're in the US 😁
Simple quilt blocks are great for these quilts. We made 4 or 5 with the same pattern, but have decided we get bored with too much repeat.😂
Was so thrilled to turn on CZcams and Kate posted today🩵💙
Hello Kate & Anna 😁 Thank you for going above and beyond. It has inspired me to do the doll quilt in queen size all from scraps! Cutting all those scraps has resulted in a 13 gallon trash can of less than 1 1/2 inch pieces. No, it's not actual trash. It's the bin I use to hold all my crumbs and pillow fodder. I sew crumbs together instead of using a thread bunny. I currently have 5 queen size quilts on the go for the winter season. I hope to have them all done by spring. Cheers.
Such an awesome thing to do!! I’m planning on making some rag quilts for animals to donate to some animals rescues in my state! ❤️🙏🌞
One of the first quilts I made in the 1980s was a double Irish chain. We have an ocean and a continent between us but we both learned the same styles of piecing.
Beautiful 😻 enjoyed watching you make these Irish Chain Quilts! I’m sure some child will be so happy to receive your beautiful gift of love ❤️
So glad to see you get involved with Project Linus! I turned in my first knitted blanket to my chapter last week, for our chapter does knit and crochet blankets (in cotton and/ or acrylic yarn) as well as quilts. They do ask for specific sizes for certain groups and situations here in the U.S. A wonderful charity, and like you, I love the name…Peanuts is a cherished cartoon in our house!