Kitez Quilt Pattern PDF

This pattern contains two blocks, the Kitez block and a Tailz block. In my sample I wanted to make use of the secondary grid design formed by the strutz when lots of these kitez are grouped together – a less typically pictorial quilt. My tailz then formed a festive border.

Cutting and piecing is in the usual Stargazey template free and crooked style. Block sizes for both the kitez and tailz are 10”, 8”, 6” and the tiny 4”. The tailz blocks are rectangular, their lengths are planned to be double their width. These would be wonderful set in a myriad of ways; floating freely heavenward, medallion style with intermittent tail borders, or simply a bold graphic mix of blocks and tailz in a grid like setting.

Come fly free with me!

FABRIC REQUIREMENTS

This PDF quilting pattern includes full fabric requirements, cutting instructions and step-by-step assembly guidance. You may customise it to your desired quilt size.

Sample size - 52” x 69” (132 cm x 175 cm)
Backgrounds for kitez – 3 1/4 yds (3 m) of mostly assorted blues
Backgrounds for tailz – 1 3/4 yds (1.5 m) of assorted blues
Kitez (body and border) – 2 1/4 yds (2 m) of assorted colours,
(each kite is cut from an 8 1/2” square)
Tailz – 1 3/4 yds (1.5 m) of assorted colours
Strutz/Stringz – 1 yard (1 m) of assorted stripey black/white prints
Binding - 16” (40cm) - of background blues, perhaps use your leftovers
also needed; batting, backing and thread

With freeform blocks like this, fabric requirements will vary from quilt to quilt. I give you minimums only. Be generous with your purchases as extra can always be used in the backing.