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    Old 08-11-2012, 03:32 PM
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    I am NOT good at the math part of quilting, that is why I stay on the pattern path. But I have a TON of 2.5" squares and I want to make a scrappy triple Irish chain quilt with them. I just downloaded a pattern but it has 2" squares. drat. Does anybody have a pattern with 2.5" squares or can do the math for me on the "B" block. B block would be the 2 side pieces with the solid piece in the middle.

    Thanks, I really want to make this if I can find a pattern or (hint, hint) help.
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    Old 08-11-2012, 05:06 PM
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    Are you sure the 2" isn't the finished square? If not, just maybe add 1/2 inch to everything.
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    Old 08-11-2012, 06:14 PM
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    here is a pattern from mccall's quilting that uses 2 1/2 inch strips. it uses strip quilting, but maybe you can get the block B from here.

    http://www.mccallsquilting.com/qb/pa...603/index.html

    i found another site that shows an easier block B. it even tells you how many blocks to make for the different quilt sizes.

    http://www.quilt.com/Blocks/IrishChain/IrishChain.html

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    Old 08-11-2012, 07:18 PM
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    Is this what you are looking for? Let me know if you need it a different size.
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    triple irish a block.pdf (77.6 KB, 152 views)
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    triple irish b block.pdf (43.6 KB, 163 views)
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    Old 08-13-2012, 07:57 AM
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    I think she is starting with 2" squares and wants to know what size pieces to cut for the "B" block. OOPS me bad It is I who can't read...better not try and help with math but it looks like the pdf files is the correct answer...walking away hanging head in shame
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