Michael Miller Fabrics Embrace the Rainbow Quilt - Downloadable PDF

Embrace the Rainbow Quilt by Tamara Kate

What Is Being Made

The Embrace the Rainbow Quilt is a large throw quilt measuring 78" x 78", designed by Tamara Kate and published by Michael Miller Fabrics. This is a beginner-level quilting project that celebrates a full spectrum of colors arranged in a rainbow composition. The finished quilt is suitable for use as a throw blanket or decorative bedding piece.

Quilting Techniques Used

This quilt employs fundamental quilting construction methods appropriate for beginners. The design utilizes a patchwork approach where multiple fabric pieces are sewn together to create the overall rainbow effect. The project requires standard quilt assembly techniques including piecing fabric squares or rectangles, pressing seams, and layering the quilt sandwich (top, batting, and backing). The instructions focus on the quilt construction itself, with lettering elements presented as optional additions.

Fabric Requirements and Materials

The Embrace the Rainbow Quilt requires a diverse collection of approximately 70 different fabrics, each used in a fat quarter cut. Fabrics should be distributed evenly across a full rainbow spectrum including pink, red, coral, orange, yellow, lime, green, turquoise, blue, indigo, and violet. Within each color family, quilters should select a range of values—light, medium, and dark pieces—to create visual depth and interest.

Fabric selection guidelines emphasize tone-on-tone prints as the primary choice, with small-scale patterns and textures working well in the design. Busy multicolored patterns should be avoided, though a few pieces featuring white as a secondary color are acceptable. Small-scale geometric patterns and textured prints complement the rainbow composition effectively.

Additional materials needed include 1 yard of binding fabric, backing fabric measuring 84" x 84", and quilt batting in the same 84" x 84" dimension. A rotary cutter is also required for accurate fabric cutting, along with standard quilting tools.

Skill Level

Designed as a beginner-level project, the Embrace the Rainbow Quilt is accessible to quilters new to the craft while remaining engaging for more experienced makers. The straightforward construction methods and clear instructions make this an ideal first large quilt project.

About This Pattern

This downloadable PDF pattern is provided free of charge by Michael Miller Fabrics. The design and instructions are the copyright of Tamara Kate Designs, with additional information available through Kaya Joy Designs.