Riley Blake Roar - Downloadable PDF

Riley Blake Roar Quilt Pattern – Free Downloadable PDF by Riley Blake Designs

The Riley Blake Roar pattern is a free downloadable PDF from Riley Blake Designs that guides quilters through creating a charming 43" x 43" square throw quilt. This finished size makes it an ideal lap quilt, baby quilt, or decorative throw, and the design is rated intermediate in difficulty, making it a satisfying project for quilters who are comfortable with basic patchwork and ready to refine their precision piecing skills.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a single, finished square quilt measuring 43 inches by 43 inches. The overall design is built around a classic Nine-Patch block set within a structured sashing and posts layout. Each finished block measures 6" x 6", and the quilt top is assembled from 16 Nine-Patch Blocks arranged according to the placement diagram included in the pattern. The result is a bold, graphic quilt with a playful, colorful aesthetic that reflects the Roar fabric collection by Riley Blake Designs.

Techniques Used

• Nine-Patch block construction – a foundational quilting technique where nine equal squares are sewn together in a three-by-three grid, alternating print and solid fabrics for visual contrast
• Sashing and posts assembly – strips of fabric (sashing) are sewn between blocks to frame and separate them, with small square "posts" placed at the intersections for a polished, structured look
• Precise seam allowances – all measurements include a standard ¼" seam allowance, and all pieces are sewn with right sides together, which is essential for accurate block sizing and quilt assembly
• Quilt binding – the pattern includes binding instructions to finish the raw edges of the quilt neatly
• Block placement planning – quilters are directed to refer to the quilt photo for intentional color and print placement across the 16 blocks, encouraging thoughtful design arrangement

Stitches and Piecing Details

As a quilting project, this pattern relies on straight-stitch machine sewing throughout. The consistent ¼" seam allowance is the critical stitch guideline, ensuring that each 2½" cut square finishes accurately to contribute to the 6" completed block. Careful pressing and alignment at seam intersections are implied best practices for achieving flat, professional results in the Nine-Patch blocks and the sashing grid.

Materials – Fabric Requirements

This pattern is designed specifically for the Roar fabric collection by Riley Blake Designs and calls for a coordinated selection of prints and solids. The required fabrics are:

• ¾ yard – main fabric C2583 Blue
• ½ yard – squares print C2584 White
• 1/8 yard – argyle C2585 Blue
• 1/8 yard – argyle C2585 Green
• ¼ yard – argyle C2585 Orange
• 1/8 yard – circles C2586 Blue
• 1/8 yard – circles C2586 Gray
• 1/8 yard – circles C2586 Green
• 1/8 yard – circles C2586 Red
• 1/8 yard – swirls C2587 Blue
• 1/8 yard – swirls C2587 Green
• ¾ yard – clean white solid C100-01 Clean White
• ½ yard – binding fabric

The variety of small yardage cuts from the Roar collection –