Riley Blake Pish Posh - Downloadable PDF

Riley Blake Pish Posh Quilt Pattern

Project Overview

The Riley Blake Pish Posh is a downloadable PDF quilting pattern designed by Emily Taylor Design. This intermediate-level quilt project creates a finished quilt measuring 69 inches by 79 inches, making it an ideal size for a large throw or bed quilt. The pattern features 9-inch by 9-inch finished blocks and is suitable for quilters with basic knowledge of quilting techniques and terminology.

What Is Being Made

This is a pieced quilt pattern that combines multiple fabric prints and colors to create a cohesive design. The quilt uses Riley Blake Designs fabrics from their collection, specifically incorporating blue main fabric, cream vines, and cream damask prints. The finished quilt size of 69 inches by 79 inches makes this project substantial enough for bed use or as a large decorative throw.

Quilting Techniques Used

The Pish Posh pattern employs fundamental quilting construction methods appropriate for intermediate-level crafters. The pattern requires understanding of basic piecing techniques and proper seam allowance management. All measurements include a standard ¼-inch seam allowance, and the pattern specifies sewing with right sides together unless otherwise noted.

Stitches and Construction Methods

• Half Square Triangle (HST) Construction: The pattern uses a line shade technique to create half square triangles efficiently. A 4-inch linen shade square is placed on top of an assorted print 4-inch square, with stitching sewn ¼ inch on each side of the line. The pieces are then cut on the line to produce 2 half square triangles per unit. These triangles are squared up to 3½ inches after pressing.
• Unit Assembly: The pattern incorporates Unit A construction, created by sewing a linen shade 2-inch by 3½-inch rectangle to an assorted print 2-inch by 3½-inch rectangle. Four Unit A's are made per block, with proper pressing between steps.
• Seam Finishing: Pressing is performed after each major construction step to ensure accurate piecing and block assembly.

Fabric Requirements and Materials

The Pish Posh pattern specifies Riley Blake Designs fabric collections for optimal color coordination and visual impact. The fabric requirements include 1¾ yards of blue main fabric (C2990 Blue), 1¼ yards of cream vines fabric (C2991 Cream), and ¼ yard of cream damask fabric (C2992 Cream). Additional yardage requirements are listed in the complete pattern documentation. The pattern is designed to work with standard quilting cotton and is compatible with rotary cutting tools and standard quilting rulers.

Pattern Format and Availability

The Pish Posh is available as a free downloadable PDF from Riley Blake Designs. The pattern sheet includes detailed instructions and can be accessed through www.rileyblakedesigns.com. Riley Blake Designs recommends checking their website for any pattern revisions before beginning the project. For questions or additional support, crafters can contact Riley Blake Designs at 888.768.8454 or visit their location at 468 West Universal Circle, Sandy, UT 84070.