- My patchwork kite using Lecien Old New 30s collection cheater fabric with a cute hexie flower
I recently found myself with some time to spare and was after a quick project. After searching Pinterest for inspiration I come across a cloth kite. It looked cute but I thought I would make a patchwork version, it was so popular on Instagram I’ve pulled together a quick tutorial if you would like to try it yourself.
Step 1. Cut 16 x 3 inch squares (I used a a combination of florals, linens and solids.
Step 2. Sew 2 row of 2 squares, 3 rows of 4 squares.
Step 3. Sew the 5 rows all together, in the following order – 2 row block, 4 row block, 4 row block, 4 row block and finally 2 row block.
Laying out my fabric blocks
Step 4. Draw a line running diagonal down through each of the top 3 inch blocks and down through the 1st and 4th block of the second row. This provided me with the top of diamond kite shape.
Step 5. Position your ruler to the top left the 3rd row and angle down to the middle of the bottom row. Draw a straight line and repeat on the other side at the top right hand corner of the last block.
Step 6. You should now have a complete diamond shape drawn on your fabric, use these lines to cut out the diamond shape.
Step 7. Add a stiff batting to your diamond fabric piece and quilt as desired.
Step 8. Position your backing piece of fabric underneath your diamond quilt top and cut around leaving a 1/4 inc seam.
Step 9. Cut a piece of string and pin it to the batting at the bottom of the kite, this will be your kite string.
Step 10. Right sides together, sew your backing to your quilted kite – making sure your string hasn’t slipped out. As you sew, leave a gap on one of the sides to enable you to turn the kite out.
Step 11. Using the gap you left at step 10, turn out the kite and hand stitch the opening closed.
Step 12. Embellish the string with pretty ribbons or bias and then enjoy your super cute patchwork kite wall hanging!
The finished patchwork kite – a perfect wall hanging for a child’s room
A Little Patchwork 