Riley Blake Chevron Lollies - Downloadable PDF

Riley Blake Chevron Lollies Quilt Pattern – Free Downloadable PDF by RBDDesigners

The Chevron Lollies pattern by RBDDesigners for Riley Blake Designs is a free downloadable PDF project sheet for quilters who want to create a cheerful, colorful 46" x 54" throw quilt featuring a playful combination of chevron patchwork and appliquéd flower blocks. This beginner-friendly design is an excellent introduction to combining two popular quilting techniques — traditional piecing and appliqué — in a single project.

What Is Being Made

The finished project is a lap-sized quilt measuring 46" x 54", constructed around a repeating Chevron Flower Block with a finished block size of 8" x 8". Each block features a flower motif created through appliqué, set against a backdrop of lively chevron-print fabrics. The overall design evokes the look of colorful lollipops or blooming flowers, making it a wonderful choice for a child's room, nursery, or as a bright accent throw.

Techniques Used

• Patchwork piecing: Blocks are assembled using standard quilting piecing methods, with all measurements including a ¼" seam allowance. Pieces are sewn with right sides together unless otherwise noted.
• Appliqué: The flower elements within each Chevron Flower Block are applied using the quilter's favorite method of appliqué. The pattern references the quilt photo for guidance on placement of flower pieces, giving makers flexibility to choose their preferred appliqué style — such as fusible web appliqué, needle-turn, or raw-edge appliqué.
• Quilt center construction: The quilt center is assembled by joining the finished blocks, following the layout shown in the project sheet.

Stitches and Quilting Skills

This pattern requires a basic knowledge of quilting technique and terminology, making it accessible to beginners who are comfortable with straight-line sewing and simple block assembly. Appliqué stitching — whether done by hand or machine — is used to secure the flower motif pieces to each block. The specific appliqué stitch (such as a blanket stitch, zigzag, or blind hem stitch) is left to the maker's discretion based on their chosen appliqué method.

Materials – Fabric Requirements

The pattern makes use of an eye-catching palette of Riley Blake Designs fabrics, combining large and small chevron prints with a tone-on-tone aqua. The specific fabrics called for are:

• 1⅛ yards – Gray Large Chevron (C330-40 Gray) — used as the primary background or structural fabric
• ¼ yard – Aqua Small Chevron (C340-20 Aqua)
• ¼ yard – Yellow Small Chevron (C340-50 Yellow)
• ¼ yard – Orange Small Chevron (C340-60 Orange)
• ¼ yard – Hot Pink Small Chevron (C340-70 Hot Pink)
• ¼ yard – Red Small Chevron (C340-80 Red)
• ¼ yard – Lavender Small Chevron (C340-120 Lavender)
• ½ yard – Aqua Tone on Tone (C400-24 Aqua Tone on Tone) — used in the quilt center construction

Pattern Format and Availability

The Chevron Lollies pattern is available as a free downloadable PDF from Riley Blake Designs. The pattern sheet includes fabric requirements, cutting instructions, block assembly guidance, and a reference quilt photo for appliqué placement. Quilters are encouraged to check the Riley Blake Designs website for any revisions before beginning the project. Standard quilting tools — including a rotary cutter, cutting mat, quilting ruler, and a sewing machine capable of a consistent ¼" seam