Riley Blake Pieced Banner Quilt - Downloadable PDF

Riley Blake Pieced Banner Quilt

What Is Being Made

The Riley Blake Pieced Banner Quilt is a downloadable PDF quilting pattern designed by The RBD Designers for Riley Blake Designs. This intermediate-level quilt project produces a finished quilt measuring 48½" x 58", making it a versatile size suitable for lap quilts, wall hangings, or bed coverings. The design features a structured layout of pieced banner blocks arranged in rows with coordinating sashing and borders.

Quilt Structure and Block Assembly

The quilt center is constructed from multiple Banner Blocks, each with a finished size of 6½" x 8½". The pattern calls for five Banner Blocks arranged in a single row, with this row repeated four times to create the quilt center. The rows measure 33" in length and are separated by sashing strips that are cut to match the row length. This organized grid structure creates a balanced, symmetrical design that showcases the banner block units effectively.

Quilting Techniques Used

This project requires a basic knowledge of quilting techniques and terminology. Key techniques include:

• Piecing blocks using accurate seam allowances
• Sewing with right sides together for seam construction
• Measuring through the center of the quilt to ensure accurate border placement
• Sashing assembly to separate and frame block rows
• Border strip construction, including joining strips end to end when necessary to achieve required lengths

Seam Allowances and Precision

All measurements in this pattern include a ¼" seam allowance, the standard for quilting projects. The pattern emphasizes the importance of measuring through the center of the quilt before cutting border pieces to account for natural variations in seam allowances and fabric behavior, ensuring that borders fit smoothly and the finished quilt remains square.

Materials and Supplies

While specific yardage requirements are not detailed in the provided pattern excerpt, quilters will need Riley Blake Designs fabric coordinated for the banner blocks, sashing, and borders. Standard quilting supplies include a rotary cutter, self-healing cutting mat, quilting ruler, and thread for piecing. The pattern is available as a free downloadable PDF from Riley Blake Designs, with quilters advised to check the Riley Blake Designs website for any pattern revisions before beginning the project.

Design Considerations

The pattern notes that block diagrams are virtual images and that the actual appearance of the finished quilt may differ when using real fabric, as seam allowances and fabric behavior can vary. This is an important consideration for quilters planning fabric selection and color coordination for their project.