Kite Flight Quilt
Hello, my dear reader… I am so excited to share today’s quilt project with you! If you love playing with color and creating something bold yet elegant, you’re going to fall head over heels for the Kite Flight Roll-Up Quilt, designed by the talented Janice Zeller Ryan.
This quilt is not only striking to look at, but it’s also Roll-Up friendly (yay for precuts!). That means it makes fabulous use of a Kona Neutrals Roll-Up with almost no fabric waste—something I always appreciate when diving into a big project.
About the Pattern
The finished quilt measures 56″ x 84″, making it a perfect size for a cozy throw or even a twin bed. It’s rated “Confident Beginner”, so if you’ve mastered basic quilt blocks and are ready to learn a fun new trick, this is such a rewarding project.
What makes this quilt stand out is that you’ll be piecing blocks on the bias, a technique that can feel a little intimidating at first, but trust me, it’s worth it. With a bit of patience (and lots of pins, pins, pins!), you’ll see the magic come together as the triangles transform into dynamic kite-like shapes.
Supplies You’ll Need
- 1 Kona Neutrals Roll-Up
- 2 yards of Kona Bluegrass (or 26 background strips)
- Twin batting (72″ x 90″)
- 5 yards of backing fabric
- ½ yard of binding fabric
The Kite Flight Quilt is a vibrant and playful pattern that feels like pure joy in fabric form. With its dynamic kite-shaped blocks, it creates a sense of movement and lightness that instantly draws the eye. It’s the kind of quilt that brightens up any space and makes you want to curl up under it with a big smile.
Sewing this quilt is like an adventure in color and shape. From cutting your strip sets to watching the triangles come together into those bold, flying kites, every step feels rewarding.
The final result is a quilt that not only shows off your fabric beautifully but also gives you that happy sense of accomplishment when you step back and see the whole design come to life. Truly, it’s a pattern that lets your creativity take flight!
The Sewing Adventure
You’ll start by cutting your background strips, then sewing your roll-up strips into sets of five, mixing lights, mediums, and darks for that beautiful contrast.
From there, it’s all about careful cutting and arranging those triangles until your quilt top sparkles with movement.
I love that this quilt teaches you to think a little differently, to embrace the diagonal seams and the lively rhythm they create. And when it’s all quilted and bound? Oh, friends, it’s just stunning.
If you’ve been looking for a project that pushes you just a tiny step outside your comfort zone while still being completely doable, the Kite Flight Roll-Up Quilt is calling your name. I had so much fun with this pattern, and I can’t wait to see how yours turns out.
Grab your roll-up, your favorite background fabric, and let those colors take flight!
