Scrappy Irish Chain - Page 2 3. To make Half Chain Block, sew 3 rows using 2 1/4" squares as shown in Diagram III. Sew rows together. Make 4. 4. To make Half Alternate Block, baste 2 1/4" square to 2 corners of 5 3/4" x 11" white rectangle as shown in Diagram IV. Appliqué 2 more 2 1/4" squares in corners using technique described in step 2. Diagram III Make 4 Diagram IV Make 4 PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER 5. Referring to Assembly Diagram, sew 8 horizontal rows using Chain Blocks, Alternate Blocks, and Half Blocks. Stitch rows together. Assembly Diagram QUILTING AND FINISHING 5. Layer and baste quilt top for quilting method of your choice. Quilt as desired. 6. Bind quilt with pink solid fabric (see Quiltmaking Lessons). Vintage Quilts Patterns Index