First in Flight - A Vintage Aviation Inspired Quilt

Take to The Sky Free Quilt Pattern 

If you love vintage aircraft, blueprint designs, and classic aviation themes, you’re going to love the First in Flight fabric collection by 3 Wishes Fabric. Inspired by the golden age of aviation, this collection features stunning illustrations of old airplanes, technical blueprints, and timeless colors perfect for any aviation enthusiast.

Even better? There’s a free quilt pattern designed to showcase these fabrics beautifully! Whether you’re making a quilt for a history buff, a pilot, or just someone who appreciates vintage designs, this pattern is a must-try.

About the “First in Flight” Fabric Collection

The First in Flight collection is all about celebrating the beauty of early aviation. With prints featuring:

✈️ Detailed aircraft illustrations – perfect for fussy cutting

📜 Blueprint-inspired backgrounds – adding a technical, authentic touch

🎨 A rich, vintage color palette – blues, greys, and neutrals that give a timeless feel

These fabrics work wonderfully together to create a cohesive, classic quilt design.

Free “First in Flight” Quilt Pattern

This free quilt pattern is designed to highlight the best features of the First in Flight collection. The layout allows the airplane illustrations and blueprint prints to take center stage while maintaining a clean, structured look that reflects the precision of aviation engineering.

Quilt Pattern Details:

📏 Finished Size: [Insert quilt dimensions]

🧵 Skill Level: Confident beginner – intermediate

🛠️ Techniques Used: Strip piecing, simple patchwork, and sashing

🎨 Fabric Requirements: Uses multiple prints from the First in Flight collection

Where to Get the Free Quilt Pattern

You can download the free quilt pattern directly from [Insert link to the pattern]. Simply click, print, and start sewing!

How to Make It Your Own

While the pattern is designed to feature First in Flight, you can also get creative by:

✂️ Fussy cutting the airplane illustrations for a unique layout

🎨 Adding solid borders to make the blueprint prints stand out

🪡 Personalizing with embroidery – stitch names, dates, or aircraft models

Perfect Gift for Aviation Lovers

This quilt is an amazing gift idea for:

✔️ Pilots and flight enthusiasts

✔️ History buffs who love vintage aircraft

✔️ Grandads, dads, or anyone who appreciates aviation nostalgia

Get Started Today!

Ready to sew? Grab your First in Flight fabrics from Sunnyside Fabrics UK and download the free quilt pattern to begin your next project. We’d love to see your finished quilts—share them with us on social media using #FirstInFlightQuilt!

✈️ Happy sewing and safe travels through history! ✂️