--- title: "Rain Chains Lap Quilt Pattern" date: 2026-03-11 author: "Phoebe Moon" featured_image: "https://phoebemoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Rain-Chains-Block-e1773249442213.jpg" --- # Rain Chains Lap Quilt Pattern --- - - - - Meet Rain Chains — a quilt pattern that’s basically a magic trick! The interlocking links flowing across the top look incredibly complex, but here’s the secret: it’s just three fabrics and some trusty Half Square Triangles. The woven, chain-like movement comes together from blocks that are way more approachable than they appear. A few three-part Quarter Square Triangles join the party, and suddenly you’ve got this bold, dimensional design that’ll have people asking, *“How did you DO that?”* At about 54″ × 68″, it’s the perfect lap size — cozy enough to actually use, impressive enough to show off. Modern prints, florals, bold solids — this pattern plays well with just about anything you throw at it. The repeating blocks build a lovely rhythm as you go, and the borders tie everything together, keeping all eyes on those showstopping chain links. Skill level: Confident Beginner. A tutorial is available [on the blog. ](https://scrapdash.com/chain-link-quilt-block/) Price: $10.00 A kit may be available at[ Connecting Threads.](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=89111&awinaffid=2008229&platform=dl&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.connectingthreads.com%2Frain-chains-quilt-kit%2Fp%2FN10097) [ORDER DIGITAL PATTERN](https://phoebemoondesigns.etsy.com/listing/4470462142)[ORDER PHYSICAL PATTERN](https://phoebemoondesigns.etsy.com/listing/4470453009) ![Quilt pattern cover titled Rain Chains, inspired by the Appian Way Log Cabin Quilt Pattern, showing a geometric quilt design with interlocking rectangular shapes. Includes fabric requirements, helpful tools list, and contact information. Finishes at about 54 x 68.](https://phoebemoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Rain-Chains-Cover-800x624.jpg)**Rain Chains Quilt Pattern Cover**[Join our weekly newsletter](https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f8adbd81bb8f6fac9fad95f) for updates on quilt-related information such as an inspiring article, a tip or tutorial I have discovered, and occasionally exclusive offers & discounts. ## Other Lap Quilt Patterns - [All](# "All") - [Lap Quilt Patterns](#) Loading Images [![Appian Way Log Cabin Quilt Made by Laura](https://phoebemoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/appian-laura-300x307.jpg) ##### Appian Way Log Cabin Quilt Made by Laura 50" x 50" Appian Way](https://phoebemoon.com/quilt-patterns/appian-way-log-cabin-lap-quilt-pattern/) [![Baby-Cakes-Quilt](https://phoebemoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/baby-cakes-800-300x345.jpg) ##### Baby-Cakes-800 Baby Cakes 52" x 60"](https://phoebemoon.com/quilt-patterns/baby-cakes-quilt-pattern/) [![Buttons and Bows Quilt](https://phoebemoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/PhoebeMoonDesigns-OrganicCollection-Buttons-and-Bows-56x78-10Tilesplusbackground-300x363.jpg) Buttons and Bows 56" x 68"](https://phoebemoon.com/quilt-patterns/buttons-and-bows-quilt-pattern/) [![Celebration Lap Quilt](https://phoebemoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Celebration-scaled-300x331.jpg) 58" x 64" Celebration](https://phoebemoon.com/quilt-patterns/celebration-quilt-pattern/) [![Corey Quilt Pattern](https://phoebemoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Corey-300x360.jpg) ##### Corey Quilt Pattern 50" x 60" Corey Quilt](https://phoebemoon.com/quilt-patterns/corey-lap-quilt-pattern/) [![Chain Mail Quilt](https://phoebemoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Chain-Mail-Quilt-Pattern.jpg) 56" x 68" Chain Mail](https://phoebemoon.com/quilt-patterns/chain-mail-lap-quilt-pattern/) [![Enchanted Forest Quilt](https://phoebemoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Enchanted-Forest-50x60-1-scaled-e1642268778208-300x359.jpg) ##### Enchanted-Forest-50x60 Enchanted 50" x 60"](https://phoebemoon.com/quilt-patterns/enchanted-forest-quilt-pattern/) [![Fair Flags Lap Quilt](https://phoebemoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Fair-Flags-Full-300x379.jpg) Fair Flags 58" x 70"](https://phoebemoon.com/quilt-patterns/fair-flags-lap-quilt-pattern/) [![Growing Garden Quilt](https://phoebemoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/PTNP008-101-300x306.jpg) ##### Growing Garden Quilt Growing Garden 56" x 68"](https://phoebemoon.com/patterns/growing-garden-quilt/) [![A patchwork quilt with geometric patterns in blue, green, beige, and brown tones drapes over a wooden fence outdoors, with a grassy field and trees in the background.](https://phoebemoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Knot-Again-on-fence-300x372.jpg) Knot Again](https://phoebemoon.com/quilt-patterns/knot-again-throw-quilt-pattern/) [![Pennies from Heaven -Quilt-Pattern](https://phoebemoon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Pennies-from-Heaven-Quilt-Pattern-300x357.jpg) ##### Pennies from Heaven -Quilt-Pattern 52" x 62" Pennies from Heaven](https://phoebemoon.com/quilt-patterns/pennies-from-heaven-lap-quilt-pattern/) [![A colorful quilt with red, purple, and white patterns covers a bed. 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