Riley Blake In The Parlour - Downloadable PDF

Riley Blake In The Parlour Quilt Pattern

Project Overview

Riley Blake In The Parlour is an intermediate-level quilting pattern designed by Sue Daley. This downloadable PDF provides instructions for creating a finished quilt measuring 51 inches by 60 inches. The pattern combines petal appliqué blocks with a structured layout, making it suitable for quilters with basic quilting knowledge and experience with fundamental quilting techniques and terminology.

What Is Being Made

This pattern creates a complete quilt featuring a petal block design. The quilt is constructed from multiple coordinated fabric pieces and assembled into a structured center layout with borders. The finished quilt size of 51 inches by 60 inches makes this an ideal project for a throw quilt or lap quilt.

Quilting Techniques Used

• Appliqué Method: The pattern utilizes appliqué as a primary decorative technique. Quilters use their favorite appliqué method to attach petal shapes onto assorted print squares, allowing for personalization based on individual skill level and preference.
• Block Assembly: Four appliquéd squares are sewn together to create individual Petal Blocks, with each finished block measuring 9 inches by 9 inches.
• Quilt Center Assembly: Twenty Petal Blocks are arranged in a structured grid layout of 5 rows containing 4 blocks each, then sewn together to form the quilt center.
• Border Construction: The pattern includes border assembly instructions that require measuring through the center of the quilt to ensure proper fit and prevent wavy edges.
• Seam Allowance Management: All measurements include a standard ¼-inch seam allowance, and the pattern emphasizes sewing with right sides together unless otherwise specified.

Stitches and Seaming

The pattern employs fundamental quilting seams and stitching techniques. Standard ¼-inch seam allowances are used throughout the project. The construction method involves piecing squares together using straight seams, with particular attention to accurate seaming to ensure blocks align properly when assembled into rows and the complete quilt center.

Materials and Fabric

The pattern specifies Riley Blake fabric collections, particularly Raspberry Parlour 5-inch Stackers (product code 5-4050-21) as primary materials. Quilters work with assorted print 5-inch squares and coordinate these with petal appliqué pieces. The pattern accommodates various fabric choices, though the layout and final appearance may vary depending on the actual fabrics selected. Standard quilting supplies including thread, a rotary cutter, quilting ruler, and cutting mat are typical requirements for completing this project.

Pattern Format and Difficulty

This pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF, making it immediately accessible for digital viewing and printing. Classified as intermediate difficulty, the pattern assumes quilters have completed basic quilting projects and understand fundamental terminology and techniques. The pattern includes virtual block diagrams to guide construction, though actual results may differ based on fabric choices and individual execution.