Kaleidoscopic Kites Free Quilt Pattern

Kaleidoscopic Kites

I am very excited to share my latest pattern with you, Kaleidoscopic Kites! This pattern is great for everyone, but especially for beginners. Each block has only 4 pieces and if you are familiar with chain piecing, you will make quick work of assembling these blocks.

Cut-Sizes-Sample-Block.jpg

The final quilt will measure around 63" x 72". Let's get started!

1. Cut fabric. Below are fabric requirements, piece sizes and number of cuts.

Small Color Squares Fabric Requirements Size Cut
Light Yellow Fat Quarter or 1/4 yard 3.5" x 3.5" 6
Light Brown Fat Quarter or 1/4 yard 3.5" x 3.5" 8
Light Pink Fat Quarter or 1/4 yard 3.5" x 3.5" 12
Light Orange Fat Quarter or 1/4 yard 3.5" x 3.5" 14
Light Blue Fat Quarter or 1/4 yard 3.5" x 3.5" 10
Light Green Fat Quarter or 1/4 yard 3.5" x 3.5" 6
Large Color Squares Fabric Requirements Size Cut
Dark Yellow Fat Quarter or 1/4 yard 6.5" x 6.5" 6
Dark Brown 1/2 yard 6.5" x 6.5" 8
Dark Pink 1/2 yard 6.5" x 6.5" 12
Dark Orange 2/3 yard 6.5" x 6.5" 13
Dark Blue 1/2 yard 6.5" x 6.5" 10
Dark Green 1/2 yard 6.5" x 6.5" 7
Background Fabric Requirements Size Cut
White 2 yards 3.5" x 6.5" 112
Finishing Up Fabric Requirements
Binding 1 yard    
Backing 4 yards    

2. There are 18 different block layouts. Follow the below diagrams and sew squares together using a 1/4″ seam allowance. This should leave you with a 9.5″ square.

Tip: I find it helpful to make piles for all 18 block types, and then sew them together in sets. Be sure to keep track of your block letters (A thru S) as you will need to know that for the quilt top assembly in Step 3.

Block A
Dark Green/Light Yellow
Assemble 2
Block B
Dark Yellow/Light Yellow
Assemble 3
Block C
Dark Yellow/Light Brown
Assemble 2
Block D
Dark Brown/Light Yellow
Assemble 1
Block E
Dark Brown/Light Brown
Assemble 4
Block F
Dark Brown/Light Pink
Assemble 3
Block G
Dark Pink/Light Brown
Assemble 2
Block H
Dark Pink/Light Pink
Assemble 6
Block I
Dark Pink/Light Orange
Assemble 4
Block J
Dark Orange/Light Pink
Assemble 3
Block K
Dark Orange/Light Orange
Assemble 7
Block L
Dark Blue/Light Orange
Assemble 3
Block M
Dark Orange/Light Blue
Assemble 3
Block N
Dark Blue/Light Blue
Assemble 5
Block O
Dark Green/Light Blue
Assemble 2
Block P
Dark Blue/Light Green
Assemble 2
Block Q
Dark Green/Light Green
Assemble 3
Block R
Dark Yellow/Light Green
Assemble 1

3. Once your blocks are assembled, use the following diagram to lay out your quilt top. Assemble the top.

Block-Placement-Grid.jpg

4. Create your backing, baste, quilt and bind! Enjoy your Kaleidoscopic Kites Quilt!

Pattern is for personal use only. Please do not copy the pattern, resell pattern or post copied text and/or sizes on your blog. Feel free to link as much as you want though! Thanks for understanding!

Kaleidoscopic Kites