Sampler Quilt 2011 - Week 36 - Box Kite

The Box Kite block is set in a 3 by 3 square grid layout of half square triangle and square units using 3 fabrics. Choose a background with 2 accent fabrics, medium to dark.

A Box Kite instruction and fabric calculator is available for different sizes and number of blocks as well as piecing methods for your own project.

Fabric instructions

Background: Cut 8 half square triangles (see instructions below) from 2½ inch strip

Accent 1: Cut 4 half square triangles (see instructions below) from 2½ inch strip

Accent 2: Cut 1 square and 4 half square triangles (see instructions below) from 2½ inch strip

Half Square Triangle instructions

1. Match a strip of Background and Accent 1 fabric right sides together.
2. Cut 4 half square triangle pairs using a half square triangle ruler, turning as needed for next cut.
3. Sew pairs together on long side of triangles using a ¼ inch seam.
4. Press toward lighter fabric.
5. Repeat 1 through 4 with Background and Accent 2 fabrics.

A Half Square Triangle instruction and fabric calculator is available for your own projects.

Box Kite finishing instructions

Layout the Box Kite block as shown and chain piece block together, first rows, then columns, with a ¼ inch seam. Press seams to one side.