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:

📏 Skill Level: Confident beginner – intermediate

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

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

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

🪡 Personalising 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

You can shop the First in Flight fabric collection by Three Wishes directly from Sunnyside Fabrics UK. If you’d like to substitute with your own fabrics, browse our full range of quilting cotton fabrics — or pick up a pre-cut bundle for an easy, coordinated start.

Get Started Today!

Ready to sew? Download the free quilt pattern and 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! ✂️