Melissa Corry

Irish Chain Quilts: Contemporary Twists on a Classic Design Melissa Corry

Publisher Marketing: Discover a fresh take on the traditional Irish Chain--known for its wonderful diagonal movement, easy piecing, and beautiful collaboration of color. Melissa Corry presents exciting patterns that open a whole new world of Irish Chain designs. Though they share a common theme, these quilts are as individual as the fabrics they embrace. Choose from 15 inspiring quilt patterns and achieve outstanding resultsExplore a variety of construction methods--options include traditional and improvisational piecing as well as fusible appliqueLearn to use squares, rectangles, wonky shapes, dots, and even flowers to create one-of-a-kind Irish Chain designs"

Contributor Bio:  Corry, Melissa Melissa Corry began quilting in 2002. Her mother taught her the basics so she would have something to do in the evenings while her husband was studying in medical school. She enjoyed making baby quilts for friends and family and even the occasional bed quilt. In 2010, Melissa created her blog, Happy Quilting, and her hobby quickly became a passion. Melissa loves all things quilting, from designing to binding and everything in between. Quilting is a creative respite for her, and as a busy mom of five, she often says, "It is the one thing I do in my day that stays done." In short, quilting makes her happy, and she loves to share that joy of quilting with others. Since joining the online community of quilters, Melissa has started her own pattern line, her quilts have been published in several prominent magazines, and she has shared her projects in five collaborative books.