CASCADE

A modern interpretation of the beloved Irish Chain

One repeating block. Five Cascade colors. Endless possibilities.

Cascade takes the familiar Irish Chain and gives it a fresh, modern twist. Using a simple strip-piecing technique, the blocks come together to create a beautiful sense of movement as the five colors cascade across the quilt. Whether you choose a rainbow of colors, a carefully coordinated palette or fabrics from your stash, Cascade gives you plenty of room to make the design your own.

Make it your way

Cascade is designed around six fabrics - 1 background fabric and 5 fabrics for the Cascade

The five Cascade fabrics don’t need to follow a traditional light-to-dark progression. Think about movement, contrast and color, solids, batiks and prints can all work beautifully.

And because the design is built from a repeatable block, you can choose the size that works for you.

Quilt Sizes

24” × 24” Pillow Cover

A fun way to bring the Cascade design into your home and a great smaller project for experimenting with color.

48” × 48” 4 blocks

Perfect for a wall quilt, baby quilt or smaller project.

72” × 72” 9 blocks

A classic square quilt with plenty of room for your colors to shine.

72” × 96” 12 blocks

A generous rectangular quilt with more room for the Cascade to flow.

96” × 96” 16 blocks

A statement-size quilt that really lets the design unfold.

Strip piecing makes it simple

Cascade uses strip sets to create multiple blocks efficiently, rather than cutting and piecing every unit individually.

I’ve included clear cutting instructions and a single block method for those quilt sizes where you need a few extra blocks.

You’ll also find:

● Detailed cutting instructions

● Strip-set instructions

● Step-by-step block assembly

● Multiple quilt-size options

● An online PreQuilt coloring page to help you experiment with your color placement

Make your Cascade

This is a quilt that can look completely different depending on the fabrics you choose.

Go bold and colorful.

Rainbow.

Keep it calm and tonal.

Use your favorite prints.

Dig into your stash.

There is no single “right” Cascade. That’s part of the fun. Ready to make your own?

Try the Cascade Coloring Page and experiment with your fabric combinations before you start cutting.