Riley Blake Itty Bitty - Downloadable PDF

Riley Blake Itty Bitty Downloadable Quilting Pattern

Project Overview

The Riley Blake Itty Bitty is an intermediate-level quilting pattern available as a free downloadable PDF. This project creates a finished quilt measuring 24" x 30", making it an ideal size for baby quilts, wall hangings, or decorative throws. The pattern features charming Nine-Patch blocks constructed from Riley Blake's coordinated fabric collections.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a complete quilt composed of Nine-Patch blocks arranged in a grid layout. The finished quilt showcases multiple Nine-Patch block variations, each measuring 6" x 6" when completed. The design incorporates Riley Blake fabric prints including blue sprinkles, cream sprinkles, pink waffle cone, blue waffle cone, and brown waffle cone prints, creating a cohesive and visually appealing finished project.

Quilting Techniques Used

The Itty Bitty pattern employs fundamental quilting techniques suitable for intermediate crafters. The project requires basic knowledge of quilting terminology and standard quilting methodology. Key techniques include strip cutting, square piecing, and block assembly using the Nine-Patch construction method, which is a traditional and widely-recognized quilting block pattern.

Stitches and Construction Methods

• Nine-Patch Block Assembly: The core construction method involves sewing together nine 2½" squares to create each 6" x 6" finished block. Pieces are sewn with right sides together using standard ¼" seam allowances.
• Square Piecing: Fabric strips measuring 2½" wide are cut from the width of fabric (WOF) and then subdivided into 2½" x 2½" squares for block construction.
• Block Variation: Multiple Nine-Patch block variations are created by alternating different fabric prints, including blue sprinkles center squares with blue and brown waffle cone squares, as well as pink waffle cone variations.
• Quilt Assembly: Individual Nine-Patch blocks are sewn together according to the provided quilt diagram and fabric placement guide to create the final 24" x 30" quilt top.

Materials and Fabric Requirements

The pattern specifies exact yardage requirements from Riley Blake's coordinated collections. Fabric needs include 1/8 yard of blue sprinkles (C5381 Blue), 5/8 yard of cream sprinkles (C5381 Cream), and coordinating yardages of pink waffle cone, blue waffle cone, and brown waffle cone prints. All measurements provided in the pattern include standard ¼" seam allowances for accurate piecing.

Pattern Notes

The downloadable PDF pattern includes a quilt assembly diagram and block diagrams for reference. Quilters are advised to consult the Riley Blake Designs website for any pattern revisions before beginning the project. The pattern notes that the actual appearance of the finished quilt may vary when using physical fabric compared to virtual images shown in the diagrams, as fabric prints and colors display differently in person. The layout accommodates different fabric selections while maintaining the Nine-Patch block structure throughout the design.