The Rainbow Hues Quilt Pattern: Sewing With Endless Color

Quilt with rainbow arches in orange, yellow, red, and green hangs on a white wall. A plant is partially visible on the right. — Rainbow Hues Quilt, cover version, throw size, using Paint Brush Studio fabrics, longarmed by Brook Lee of Coburg Quilt Shop using the Starlight pantograph by Karlee Porter.

When my youngest daughter was born, I wanted to make a rainbow quilt for her nursery. I started choosing fabrics, but couldn't decide on a color palette because there were so many options that I fell in love with. What was a gal to do but design a pattern where I could include all of the colors!

I'm so excited to introduce you to Rainbow Hues, a pattern that lets you make a quilt that is vibrant, joyful, and use all the colors you could want!

Colorful quilt with rainbow stripes draped over a brown sofa. Macramé wall hanging and a plant in the bright, cozy room.

All the Details

4 sizes
*Mini - 20" x 20"
*Crib - 44" x 52"
*Throw - 60" x 70"
*Twin - 66" x 88"
2 Colorways
- Cover Version: every color is used once.
- Color Repeat Version: every color is used twice.
Fabric
- Options for using yardage or fat quarters are included in the pattern. I love that you can shop your stash for stray fat quarters!
Skill Level: Intermediate
- You'll get lots of practice using these skills:
  - sewing curves
  - sewing long strip sets
  - matching and nesting seams
  - using a consistent and accurate seam allowance

Colorful quilt with swirling pattern in shades of orange, red, pink, and teal. The layered waves create a dynamic, vibrant texture.

A Rainbow of Colors

I used Paintbrush Studio Painter's Palette Solids to bring this rainbow quilt to life! And a special shoutout to HollyAnne of String & Story for carrying all of these beautiful colors in her shop!

Here's a list of the PBS fabrics used in the cover version along with comparable alternatives of Kona and Art Gallery Fabrics. You can find corresponding fabric swatches below.

Fabric swatches arranged on a wooden table show various colors like Vintage Red, Terracotta, Gold, and Sage. Each has a handwritten label. — Paintbrush Studio Painter's Palette Solids used in the Rainbow Hues Cover Quilt.

23 fabric swatches with color names, arranged on a light wood surface. Colors range from reds and pinks to yellows and blues. — Comparable Kona alternatives to the cover version fabrics.

Fabric swatches on wood surface, arranged in four rows, showing colors like reds, oranges, yellows, and greens. Each swatch has a label. — Comparable Art Gallery Fabrics alternatives to the cover version fabrics.

Get to Know the 2 Colorway Options

Cover Version: this version uses either 1/4 yards or fat quarters for each color and every color is used once.

Color Repeat Version: this version uses 1/2 yards and each color is used twice.

I intentionally made the fabric requirements the same within each version so that you could play around with fabric placement and the order of the colors without having to worry about differing fabric requirements for different colors.

Diagrams of rainbow patterns labeled "Mini," "Crib," "Throw," "Twin" with color variations. Text explains fabric use for cover and color repeat versions.

Fabric Requirements

Here are the fabric requirements for Rainbow Hues so you can plan your own project!

Make a Digital Mockup on PreQuilt

I have all of the sizes and colorways of the Rainbow Hues quilt uploaded on PreQuilt, a free quilt mock up tool. You can find it here.

Quilt patterns displayed in a grid with rainbow, snowflake designs. Title: Heck Yes Sew Co. Links below. Warm, inviting theme.

Snag a Quilt Kit

Quilt kits take the guesswork out of fabric selection while still letting you create something stunning. Whether it’s a rainbow, a gradient, or a unique color story curated by someone with a great eye, kits can save time and spark ideas you may not have thought of on your own.

Plus, it’s a great way to support small business fabric shops — they do so much of the behind-the-scenes magic in this quilting world. You can find some wonderful shops below that are offering Rainbow Hues quilt kits. Your future self will thank you when you get to skip straight to the fun part: sewing!

CHECK OUT THESE QUILT KITS

Color Repeat Version: AGF Wildflower Wovens

I made a crib size color repeat version using the new Wildflower Wovens designed by Suzy Quilts for Art Gallery Fabrics and it is dreamy! I'm a longtime lover of wovens and I was so excited to try out these new fabrics. They have a great drape, a bigger width of fabric than most quilting cottons (around 55" WOF compared to the usual 43" - 44" WOF), and there was very little fraying which can be a common occurrence with other wovens. I backed this one with a plush blanket and this one has become my daughters new favorite quilt!

Colorful striped quilt draped over a chair with pampas grass in the background. Soft lighting and a cozy, serene atmosphere.

A colorful, striped quilt drapes over a brown leather couch next to a leafy plant. The setting is bright with a textured wall.

Quilt with colorful concentric arcs in pastel hues over a floral-stitched white background. Soft, intricate design evokes warmth.

Multi-colored striped quilt on a white bed in a bright room with pampas grass and a gold headboard. Cozy and serene atmosphere.

I'm so excited to share this Rainbow Hues quilt pattern with the world and I really hope you enjoy it! I can't wait to see all your colorful quilts soon!

Colorful quilt with multicolored gradient stripes draped over a couch. Green plant in the background adds a cozy touch.

Colorful quilt with rainbow patterns draped over a wicker chair. Green plant and natural light in the background, creating a cozy setting.

Quilt with orange to green gradient stripes and intricate stitching, bordered in various colors, on a wooden floor. Cozy and artistic.

Quilt with rainbow pattern folds on a wooden floor. Features vibrant stripes in green, yellow, orange, and red, conveying warmth.

Colorful quilt with vertical stripes in shades of pink, orange, yellow, and green. Curved stitching creates a textured pattern.

Quilt featuring a rainbow pattern of vibrant colors on a white background. The design is geometric with intricate stitching.

Colorful quilt with diagonal stripes in warm hues hangs on a white wooden chair. Bright, cozy atmosphere with natural light.

Cozy bedroom with a brass bed, white pillows, and a colorful rainbow quilt. Pampas grass decor; sheer curtains in a bright, airy setting.

Feeling inspired? What kind of colorful Rainbow Hues quilt will you make? I'd love to hear in the comments! Plus, Check out my blog post all about tips for choosing colors for Rainbow Hues.

Rainbow Hues Quilt Pattern

$15