Santa and Ark Quilt Kit by Riley Blake Designs

Create a Christmas quilt that feels like it belongs in a treasured storybook with the Santa and Ark Quilt Kit from the Picture a Christmas II collection by Riley Blake Designs. This beautifully packaged quilt kit finishes at approximately 55½" x 63½" and includes the pattern plus fabric for the quilt top and binding, all presented in a collectible box designed to feel special from the moment you open it. Backing is not included.

At the heart of the design is the unforgettable Santa and Ark artwork—a traditional Santa holding a richly detailed Noah’s Ark filled with animals, surrounded by tartan-inspired plaids, warm cream, deep Christmas red, and classic evergreen tones. The finished quilt turns the panel into a substantial holiday centerpiece that can be displayed, gifted, and brought out year after year.

Key Features

• Material: Premium Riley Blake Designs quilting cotton
• Finished quilt size: Approximately 55½" x 63½"
• Collection: Picture a Christmas II
• Brand: Riley Blake Designs
• Kit name: Santa and Ark
• Kit SKU: KT-17980
• Includes: Pattern, fabric for quilt top, and binding
• Backing: Not included
• Collector box: Included
• Collector box size: Approximately 6" x 10" x 2½"
• Design style: Traditional Christmas, storybook, Noah’s Ark, Santa, heirloom-inspired
• Unique quality: Beautifully packaged as a complete sewing experience rather than loose yardage
• Finished use: Generously sized throw quilt suitable for seasonal decorating or gifting

What This Quilt Kit Is Used For

• Christmas throw quilts
• Holiday sofa quilts
• Seasonal bed accents
• Christmas wall displays
• Heirloom holiday quilts
• Handmade Christmas gifts
• Faith-inspired holiday projects
• Noah’s Ark themed quilts
• Family Christmas traditions
• Santa collector décor
• Church or fellowship displays
• Nursery and children’s holiday décor
• Keepsake quilting projects
• Traditional Christmas decorating

Why You’ll Love It

• The kit gives you a coordinated project in one beautifully presented package
• Includes the pattern, quilt-top fabric, and binding fabric
• The collector box makes the kit feel giftable before the first stitch is sewn
• The Santa and Noah’s Ark artwork creates an unusually memorable focal point
• Traditional red, green, cream, and tartan accents give the finished quilt timeless Christmas appeal
• The 55½" x 63½" finished size is substantial enough for snuggling, decorating, and gifting
• Ideal for quilters who love Christmas, Santa artwork, animals, and faith-inspired imagery
• Seasonal Riley Blake releases can be difficult to replace after they sell through

Detailed Description

There are some Christmas projects that begin with fabric.

This one begins with the box.

Imagine placing a beautifully packaged Santa and Ark Quilt Kit on your sewing table as the first cold evenings of the season begin to settle in. Before a single seam is sewn, there is already a sense of anticipation—the same feeling that comes from seeing a carefully wrapped present beneath the tree and wondering what waits inside.

The collector box measures approximately 6" x 10" x 2½", compact enough to feel like a keepsake but substantial enough to hold the materials for an unforgettable Christmas project. Open it, and the project is already taking shape in your mind: rich holiday reds, traditional greens, warm creams, tartan-inspired accents, and the unmistakable Santa and Ark artwork waiting to become the heart of a finished quilt.

At the center of the design stands Santa.

Not a hurried Santa racing through Christmas Eve, but a calm, old-fashioned figure carrying something far more imaginative than a sack of toys.

In his arms rests Noah’s Ark.

Giraffes rise above the roofline. Zebras gather along the rail. An elephant, bears, deer, and other animals fill the tiny vessel, each one adding another detail to discover. The artwork has the feeling of an illustrated Christmas story passed down through generations—part childhood wonder, part faith-inspired symbolism, part traditional holiday nostalgia.

Around the panel, the quilt design expands that story into a finished piece suitable for the entire room.

Cream borders create breathing space around the artwork, almost like the mat surrounding a treasured painting. Tartan plaid adds warmth and familiarity, reminiscent of Christmas blankets, ribbon-wrapped packages, and old family holiday decorations. Deep red outer borders frame the entire quilt with the rich color of poinsettias, velvet stockings, and candlelit dining rooms.

The result is a 55½" x 63½" Christmas throw quilt that feels intentional from edge to edge.

Imagine it draped across a sofa on Christmas Eve.

A fire burns quietly nearby. The tree lights reflect in the windows. Someone reaches for the quilt while the family settles in to watch an old Christmas movie, read a favorite story, or simply enjoy the kind of evening that seems to pass far too quickly.

Years later, the quilt comes out again.

And again.

Eventually, someone no longer remembers exactly when it was made.

They simply remember that it was always there.

That is the possibility inside this box.

The Santa and Ark Quilt Kit from Riley Blake Designs includes the pattern along with fabric for the quilt top and binding, allowing you to transform the distinctive Picture a Christmas II artwork into a finished holiday quilt without assembling the fabrics individually. Backing is not included, giving you the freedom to choose a coordinating fabric that suits your own style.

And when the quilt is finished, the collector box does not have to disappear.

Keep the pattern inside.

Store a fabric scrap, a photograph of the completed quilt, or a note about when and for whom it was made.

Turn the box into part of the story.

Because this is not simply a Christmas quilt kit.

It is a project waiting to become a tradition.

4. FAQ SECTION

What is included in the Santa and Ark Quilt Kit?

The kit includes the pattern, fabric for the quilt top, and binding fabric. Backing fabric is not included.

What size does the finished quilt measure?

The finished Santa and Ark quilt measures approximately 55½" x 63½", making it a generously sized throw quilt.

Does the kit come in a box?

Yes. The kit comes packaged in a collector box measuring approximately 6" x 10" x 2½".

Is backing fabric included?

No. Backing is not included, allowing you to select a coordinating backing fabric of your choice.

Is this quilt kit suitable for beginners?

A confident beginner who is comfortable following a quilt pattern, sewing borders, quilting, and binding should be able to enjoy this project. More experienced quilters can also personalize it with decorative quilting, specialty thread, or embellishment.

What collection is used in this quilt kit?

The kit features fabrics from the Picture a Christmas II collection by the RBD Designers for Riley Blake Designs.