This book has 15 Irish Chain quilt projects for you to make using methods such as a twist on tradition, modern patchwork, improvisational and applique chains.

The book begins with a short article from the author. Then it goes into the Twist on Tradition patterns. These are quilt patterns we all know and love but the author has “tweaked” them by doing either a new arrangement, using new fabrics or changing the size of the block. This section of patterns has a short paragraph about the quilt and the finished quilt and block sizes. The materials and cutting lists follow with tips set off in framed boxes. There are plenty of graphics throughout the written assembly instructions. The author has my attention when she says quilt as desire but tells us what she did on the quilt shown.

The next section is on modern patchwork. The author describes this as using bold colors, asymmetrical designs and lots of negative space. The same information as in Twist on Tradition is included with these patterns.

Next is the section on Improvisational Piecing. The author says this is a no rules technique and the fabrics are stacked, slashed and trimmed. She says this has an additional bonus of it being a fast way to piece. For example, in the pattern called Charm Bracelet, you piece a nine-patch block and then trim with your square ruler on an angle or what I call the technique as making wonky blocks. Using these tilted blocks give your quilt an unstraight block look. In other words, you make regular blocks and recut them on a slant. Again, the same information as in Twist on Tradition is included with these patterns.

The final section is on Appliqued Chains which is simply appliqueing shapes into the spaces that would normally be the chain in an Irish Chain quilt. These chains can be made up of flowers, houses, dots or whatever object you choose to use. With a quilter’s imagination, the possibilities are endless. And again, the same information as in Twist on Tradition is included with these patterns.

The final pages of the book contain a seven-page quilting how-to tips and a bio about the author. This book contains lots of wonderful ideas and patterns. Any quilter will be happy with this book.

I expecting the piecing to be FUN!