Good morning! Today I have another pattern live in my Pattern Shop: Chain Reaction. You can buy the pattern in my shop, or on Craftsy or Threadbias.
This quilt originally appeared in Quiltmaker magazine, and I'm now offering it as a stand-alone pattern. The piecing is easier than you think—no paper-piecing or templates necessary for this one! All you need is a little careful cutting and a scant 1/4" seam, and you're in business. : ) (But yes, it is important that your cutting is accurate and your seams are scant and straight to succeed.)
This pattern includes detailed step-by-step instructions with a photo or illustration for nearly every step. The pattern also includes instructions for making the quilt in three different sizes: Baby (40" x 48"), Lap (56" x 72"), and Twin (72" x 88").
Once again, I'm offering a free digital copy of the pattern to three winners. Just comment on this post for a chance to win. And once again, I'm kicking off the introduction of this pattern with a sale! The PDF pattern is just $6, now through Monday!
Also, FYI, I'm now offering hard-copy versions of both Cartwheels and Chain Reaction, to U.S. customers only. Hard-copy patterns will be $12.50, and that price includes shipping via First Class Mail. Customers in Canada and all other countries can still purchase my patterns in PDF form. (Sorry, I just don't want to deal with customs and postage to other countries.) Hard-copy patterns can be purchased only in my Pattern Shop.


What a pretty quilt. It has so much movement.
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I really love this pattern and would love to give it a go.
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What a pretty quilt. I can see it happening in lots of different fabric.
ReplyDeleteA very pretty optical illusion, looks like a great deal of hard work. I would love to make this, I have just the fabric tucked away waiting for something special. a great giveaway, many thanks.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great pattern! I love the movement in this quilt1
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely quilt! Thanks for the chance to win the pattern.
ReplyDeleteLove this pattern.So many fabrics jump into my mind when I look at it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt! Looking forward to seeing more of your patterns!
ReplyDeleteI've been waiting for this pattern! I want to make this as my very first Quilt.Love the modern design!
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I love your design. It looks so happy and bright. It Will be lovely for spring.
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ReplyDeleteLove your patterns Lee...congratulations on getting here
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ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous quilt! I can imagine the different fabric choices to use with it!!! Thanks for the chance to win a copy!
ReplyDeleteI just adore this quilt. Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy. I know just the fabric I would use!
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ReplyDeletelove this- it looks like fun!
ReplyDeleteWow this is stunning and what a delight to read that it doesn't need templates or paper piecing!
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ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty pattern and what fun one could have putting the fabric together for it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway ~ so generous!
So pretty!!
ReplyDeleteI would love to experiment with different color schemes using this pattern!
ReplyDeleteLove the different sized chains. What a pretty pattern.
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ReplyDeleteNeat pattern!
ReplyDeleteWow, I love this! Would love to give it a try :).
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ReplyDeleteI always liked this quilt. I always thought that it was really difficult to make. Maybe paper piecing or you needed to print off templates. Now that you explained that this pattern doesn't need either, I would love to make this quilt. You have me really excited about this quilt now. I would really love to win. I know, so does every else. But, thank you for giving us all the opportunity to win. You are one very talented quilter and enjoy following you.
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I love looking at quilts to see if I think I could figure out how to make it -- given what you've said about easy piecing, I don't think I've figured it out! I would love to have the pattern to see how you do it, and to try it myself!
ReplyDeleteoh, great pattern! thanks for the chance to win a copy!
ReplyDeleteOh, I LOVE this Chain Reaction quilt! It's stunning!
ReplyDeleteAnother great pattern! I love the way the link sizes alternate across the quilt as well as along the chain.
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ReplyDeletevery cute pattern looks great with the white back ground.
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ReplyDeletemindingmomma(at)aol(dot)com
Love this pattern and would love a chance to try it it out ...thanks!
ReplyDeleteI really like that quilt, would love to have the pattern!
ReplyDeleteLove how it keeps the eye moving. Thanks for the chance to win it.
ReplyDeletethanks so much for the chance! It is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWOW! Very lovely. I would love to have this pattern.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great, happy quilt :)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful. Very nicely done and I love those colors together. Adding this one to my project list for sure.
ReplyDeleteNikki
http://punkinlifestyle.blogspot.com/
Lovely pattern. That would be perfect on my bed. Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteVery nice pattern. Certainly doesn't look easy!
ReplyDeleteI like your pattern! I'll take your word for it that it's easy piecing. It doesn't look it!
ReplyDeleteI love the pattern! Another winner!
ReplyDeleteSo excited that you are making available your patterns! You are a pattern rock star!
ReplyDeleteFabulous pattern, not sure if it's that easy to make but would love to give it ago, thank you for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI'll have to put this one on my list for next Christmas - I make my three children quilts every year. Thanks.
ReplyDeletekcannon@anwsu.org
Love the pattern! So happy you are making these available.
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ReplyDeleteLOVE this pattern! THANKS for the chance!
ReplyDeleteLove this pattern! Would loved to test out my skills on it!
ReplyDeleteWould love to win the Chain Reaction pattern!
ReplyDeletegreat pattern--i really like it!
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ReplyDeletea great pattern, I love the movement you achieved with your fabric choices.
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ReplyDelete- Kat (wtrstone (@) aol dot com)
Love! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteAs a newbie quilter, I must say that's beautiful! Must get my skills up to par so I can make quilts like that!
ReplyDeleteLovely design!
ReplyDeleteI found you through my sister. Sometimes sisters are nice that way. I can't wait to try the pattern. I think it will look great in my DS fabrics. Thanks for the offering. I can't wait to look around your blog some more.
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt. I love the movement it creates.
ReplyDeleteLove this one, Lee!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great pattern, Lee! It's so pretty!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fun pattern, would love to give it a try!
ReplyDeleteI have the perfect fabric for a baby quilt. Just love the pattern.
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ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway. I'm always looking for scrap-friendly patterns. Love this design.
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Wow! I adore this pattern! It's so striking! Thanks so much for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilt. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love the quilt, and I love the fabrics you picked for it!
ReplyDeleteI really like this quilt and the fabrics you used.
ReplyDeletereally neat looking quilt. I love it and will need to give it a try. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteHow did I not know that you wrote this pattern? I'm in the Scrap Squad this year for QuiltMaker and we made this quilt first. I used an easy method for cutting on the diagonal with painters tape on my cutting mat. I wrote about it in my blog post on the quilt. http://www.quiltmaker.com/blogs/quiltypleasures/2012/03/qm-scrap-squad-jills-chain-reaction/
ReplyDeleteIt was a fun quilt to make!!
What a pretty layout... I looked at it for quite a while, imagining different color treatments... and it looks like it would easily modify to different sizes... great design!
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ReplyDeleteLove the new pattern :) Thanks.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that it's easy. It looks like it could be tricky with those bias lines, would love to win and try it out. Merry Christmas! Jane
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ReplyDeleteLove the quilt. Simple and sharp. good job!
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Beautiful pattern. Lovely colors and the quilting looks great. Thanks for the chance to win this pattern.
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It's a fabulous pattern!
ReplyDeleteSo much movement. Would love this pattern. You are so talented. I appreciate your generosity.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas and may God Bless your family!
I love the pattern, and it sounds like this would be a great project for this novice quilter to improve her skills!
ReplyDeleteOoh, this looks like a great quilt for those FQS that I've collected but don't quite know what to do with!
ReplyDeleteconrats on launch of new pattern!
ReplyDeleteconrats on launch of new pattern!
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ReplyDeleteAs usual for you, another great pattern! Thank you for the chance to win.
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ReplyDeletethis is such a fun pattern. i would like to learn how to make it. thank you for the opportunity to win!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great quilt! Thanks for the chance to win it.
ReplyDeleteI saw this pattern in a magazine and have had it ripped out and sitting on my table for months (practically since i first started quilting!)
ReplyDeleteI really want to mkae this, as I think it is just so beautiful and elegant...
Wow you could really "girl" or "boy" it up with good fabric choices! Great looking pattern, Francine
ReplyDeleteChain Reaction is such a beautiful paattern.
ReplyDeleteI really love this pattern, Lee!
ReplyDeleteSuch great movement, and this would be great with so many different fabric choices!
Great colors, cute pattern thanks for the chance!
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ReplyDeleteSo beautiful. I think this one would challenge me with the perfection involved! Love it!
ReplyDeleteKari (dot) stewart (at) me (dot) com
Thanks for the chance! This is a really cool quilt that I'd love to make
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt. I love to win. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pattern! Thanks for your giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI love your fabric choice on your quilt. I've used the blues in a quilt for a granddaughter.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a neat, unique pattern! I have never seen anything like it before (I am a newbie). Just love it!
ReplyDeleteI never did find a copy of the magazine so I would LOVE to win one! Thanks!
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usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com
Cute pattern. Thanks for the chance to win
ReplyDeleteLove this quilt! Thanks for the chance to win the pattern. Merry Christmas
ReplyDeleteand Good luck to all.
wigglypup2(at)yahoo(dot)com
Great use of the fabric, I love how the swirly lines work with the pattern. I love this!
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Can't resist, just bought Cartwheels. Would love to win this pattern!
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ReplyDeleteWow!!! Love this one. Your colors are wonderful.
ReplyDeletei love the fabric you chose and how you pieced it...its beautiful!
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ReplyDeleteVery cute.... Might even make me be willing to cut into that 'favorite' stash!
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That pattern is so unique, id really love to learn how you did it!!
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is lovely! I would love to make one!
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I love this pattern and would love it try it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt! I bookmarked it as soon as I saw it - glad to know there's a pattern for it!
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ReplyDeleteVery pretty! This would be a good one for my daughter's bed!
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ReplyDeletei'm not sure how in the world one would make this. i'm thinking magic must be involved. haha. it is very pretty and looks very very dificult to me
ReplyDeletesara
Looks like fun to make.
ReplyDeleteLove the effect of this pattern :o)
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ReplyDeleteThis is a very pretty quilt. I can see this as a baby quilt with fabrics for children. Thanks for a chance to win.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great pattern! I love bright fabrics set off with white! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great pattern! I love bright fabrics set off with white! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWonderful, bright, cute pattern. Love it...it's going on my to do list!
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