Riley Blake Pirouette - Downloadable PDF

Riley Blake Pirouette Quilt Pattern by My Mind's Eye – Free Downloadable PDF

The Riley Blake Pirouette pattern, designed by My Mind's Eye and available as a free downloadable PDF, is a charming 43" x 43" square quilt — a finished size perfectly suited for a lap throw, baby quilt, or decorative wall hanging. The design is built around a series of 12" x 12" finished Flower Blocks, set together with classic Four Patch Posts to create a whimsical, coordinated layout full of color and movement.

Rated at an intermediate difficulty level, this quilting project is ideal for sewists who are comfortable with basic patchwork construction and are ready to explore appliqué techniques. The pattern encourages quilters to use their own preferred appliqué method, making it flexible for those who favor fusible web, needle-turn, or machine appliqué approaches.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a square patchwork and appliqué quilt measuring 43 inches by 43 inches. The design features decorative Flower Blocks accented with appliquéd petals, swirls, circles, and other floral elements, all framed and connected by traditional Four Patch Post units. The overall aesthetic is playful and feminine, drawing on the coordinated prints of the Riley Blake Designs Pirouette fabric collection.

Techniques Used

• Patchwork piecing — the foundational technique used to construct the Four Patch Posts and block frameworks
• Appliqué — used to add the flower petals, swirls, circles, and decorative motifs to each Flower Block; quilters may use their preferred appliqué method
• Strip piecing — strips are sewn together and then cut into segments to efficiently construct the Four Patch Post units
• Pressing seams — seams are pressed toward specific fabrics (such as toward the blue starburst) to reduce bulk and improve block accuracy
• Accurate cutting — all measurements include a standard ¼" seam allowance, and precise cutting is essential for the blocks to align correctly

Stitches and Sewing Details

• Standard straight stitch — used throughout for all patchwork piecing, with all units sewn right sides together
• ¼" seam allowance — consistent throughout the entire project as noted in the pattern instructions
• Appliqué stitching — the specific stitch will depend on the quilter's chosen appliqué method; common options include a blanket stitch, satin stitch, or invisible machine stitch

Fabric and Materials

This pattern is designed specifically around the Riley Blake Designs Pirouette fabric collection, featuring a carefully curated range of coordinating prints. The fabric requirements call for multiple prints from the collection, including:

• 7/8 yard of C7100 White (main background fabric, described as whisper white)
• ¼ yard of C7101 Blue (letters print) and 1/8 yard of C7101 Pink (letters print)
• 1/8 yard each of C7102 Blue and C7102 Green swirls prints, plus 3/8 yard of C7102 Pink swirls
• ¼ yard of C7103 Blue petals, 1/8 yard of C7103 Green petals, and 3/8 yard of C7103 Pink petals
• 1/8 yard each of C7104 Blue, C7104 Green, and C7104 Pink circles prints
• 1/8 yard of