Air Castle Quilt Block

If you are in search of a new quilt pattern, try this air castle quilt block. I found this beautiful pattern from Patchwork Fácil’s YouTube channel. It easily caught my attention as I was scrolling because of its interesting shape. I’ve done some research and learned that it was published in 1898 and is also known as “Towers of Camelot.”

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This block is a nine-patch design that uses half-square triangles in the corners, Y-units in the middle pieces, and square-in-a-square in the center. All of the units are easy to make and beginner-friendly. Learn the step-by-step instructions below. Have fun quilting!

Try this quilt block too: Twist Knot Quilt Block

Easy Air Castle Quilt Materials

• 7″ colored square (fabric A)
• 7″ colored square (fabric B)
• 3 1/2″ colored square (fabric B)
• 4″ colored strip (fabric C)
• 7″ background square
• 4″ background square
• 4″ background strip

How to Make Air Castle Quilt

Step 1:

Take the 7″ colored square (fabric A) and 7″ background square. Place them on top of each other right sides together. Sew on the edges all the way around. Cut it diagonally from corner to corner in both directions. Press each one open and trim into 4 1/2″ squares.

Step 2:

Get the 7″ colored square (fabric B) and cut diagonally from corner to corner in both directions to make 4 triangles.

Step 3:

Get the 4″ background strip and 4″ colored strip (fabric C). Place them on top of each other and sew on both sides to make a tube.

Get one of the triangles and fold it in half. Place it on top of the tube, aligned to the bottom seam. Use it as a guide to cut a 3 1/2″ square. Cut the square in half diagonally, then press each one open. Repeat the process to make four pieces.

Step 4:

Get one of the triangles and one of the units from step 3. Sew them together to make a square. Trim into a 4 1/2″ square. Repeat 3 more times for a total of 4.

Step 5:

Take the 4″ background square and cut it diagonally from corner to corner in both directions to make four triangles. Get the 3 1/2″ colored square (fabric B) and fold it in half twice to find the center lines. Place the triangles around the sides, making sure they are centered. Sew them together. Trim it into a 4 1/2″ square.

Step 6:

Arrange the units just like in the photo below. Sew them together like a nine-patch.

Air Castle Quilt Block