Robert Kaufman Polarity - Downloadable PDF

Robert Kaufman Polarity Quilt Pattern by Elise Lea – Free Downloadable PDF

About This Quilt Pattern

The Robert Kaufman Polarity quilt pattern, designed by Elise Lea for Robert Kaufman Fabrics, is a striking intermediate-level quilting project that produces a finished quilt measuring 69" x 73-1/2" — a generous throw or lap quilt size perfect for home décor or gifting. Also known as the Just Kisses Polarity design, this pattern is available as a free downloadable PDF directly from Robert Kaufman, making it an accessible project for quilters ready to move beyond beginner techniques.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a quilted blanket or throw with a bold, graphic aesthetic rooted in a cool blue-toned colorway. The finished dimensions of 69 inches wide by 73-1/2 inches tall make it an ideal bed throw or large lap quilt. The design is characterized by high contrast and a modern, geometric sensibility that is characteristic of Robert Kaufman's contemporary quilting aesthetic.

Fabric Requirements and Materials

The pattern calls for Robert Kaufman Kona Cotton Solids (fabric code K001) in a curated palette of 14 coordinating colors, all cut from 42"-wide yardage. The full fabric lineup includes:

• Color A – K001-266 Breeze: 2-3/4 yards
• Color B – K001-412 Nautical: 2-3/4 yards
• Color C – K001-855 Prairie Sky: 1/8 yard
• Color D – K001-152 Cloud: 1/8 yard
• Color E – K001-484 Astral: 1/8 yard
• Color F – K001-277 Blueberry: 1/8 yard
• Color G – K001-32 Surf: 1/8 yard
• Color H – K001-1060 Candy Blue: 1/8 yard
• Color I – K001-1218 Marine: 1/3 yard
• Color J – K001-195 Evening: 1/3 yard
• Color K – K001-1541 Deep Blue: 1/3 yard
• Color L – K001-1058 Cadet: 1/3 yard
• Color M – K001-140 Nightfall: 3/8 yard
• Color N – K001-346 Regatta: 3/8 yard
• Binding – K001-1854 Shark: 5/8 yard
• Backing fabric: 4-1/3 yards

The palette moves through a cohesive spectrum of blues — from soft sky tones like Breeze and Cloud to deep, saturated shades like Nightfall, Regatta, and Deep Blue — creating a polarity of light and dark that gives the design its name. Kona Cotton Solids are a quilting industry staple, prized for their consistent weave, wide color range, and ease of cutting and piecing.

Quilting Techniques Used

As an intermediate quilting pattern, Polarity is well-suited to quilters who are comfortable with precise cutting, consistent seam allowances, and organized fabric management across a multi-color project. Key techniques involved in this type of geometric quilt construction typically include:

• Accurate fabric cutting using a rotary cutter, cutting mat, and quilting ruler to achieve clean, consistent pieces across 14 different fabrics
• Precise piecing with consistent seam allowances — standard quilting convention uses a 1/4" seam allowance throughout