Flying Kite – May 2021 BOM

As May continues, it is a great time to go outside and fly a kite, so the second block for May 2021 is Flying Kite, it was originally published in the Kansas City Star, on July 07, 1937.  It is also known as Spinning Wheel Quilt Block.

This would be a great scrap buster, and would look great with different color combinations.

The block will finish at 12″ x 12″ (12 1/2″ x 12 1/2″ unfinished). 

Fabric Cutting

Assembly

Step 1

Piece B – Black and Blue – Cut diagonally in half both directions.

Piece C – Red – cut diagonally in half one way.

Step 2

Using one Piece B Black and one Piece B Blue, lay the two pieces in the following layout.

Sew the two pieces together, and press towards the dark piece.

Trim the “dog ears” at the point, by using the corner of a ruler.

Repeat to create 4 of these sets.

Step 3

Using one Piece A and one triangle from Piece C (red).

Lay the two pieces in the following layout.  The Black will extend past the red piece.

Sew the two pieces together, press towards piece C (triangle).

Using your ruler, trim off the excess black, by matching the ruler to the red side.

You will create 4 of these pieces.

Step 4

Using one piece created in Step 2 and one from Step 3, layout in the following layout.

Sew the two pieces together, and press towards one side.

Square-up the to 6 1/2″ x 6 1/2″, make sure that you trim from all sides, not just one or two, to keep it balanced.

You will create 4 of these blocks

Step 5 – Final Assembly

Using the four blocks created in Step 4, layout in the following layout. 

Sew the four pieces together.  Press the seams.

You have completed the second block for May 2021, Flying Kite.

I look forward to seeing all your wonderful blocks!   Make sure to post on the Facebook group!  Remember to add the hashtag #FlyingKite.

Click Here for a PDF of the instructions.