Riley Blake Stripes - Downloadable PDF

Riley Blake Stripes Quilt Pattern – Free Downloadable PDF by The RBD Designers

About This Free Quilting Pattern

The Riley Blake Stripes pattern is a free downloadable PDF designed by The RBD Designers for Riley Blake Designs. This beginner-friendly quilting project results in a beautiful finished quilt size of 59½" x 69", making it an ideal blanket or throw for home décor or gifting. The pattern is approachable for those new to quilting while still delivering a polished, visually striking result.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a striped quilt with a cherry appliqué accent, finished as a cozy blanket or throw. The quilt features:

• Finished block size of 9½" x 9½" for the primary patchwork sections
• Border 1 framing, with side borders measuring 57½" and top and bottom borders measuring 60"
• A decorative cherry appliqué including cherry, stem, and leaf pieces, placed according to the quilt photo for accurate positioning

Techniques Used

This pattern draws on foundational quilting methods that are well-suited to beginners building their skills:

• Patchwork piecing – assembling fabric blocks using a consistent ¼" seam allowance throughout
• Appliqué – the pattern invites quilters to use their favorite method of appliqué to attach the cherry, stem, and leaf motifs to the quilt top; popular methods include fusible web appliqué, needle-turn appliqué, and machine satin stitch appliqué
• Quilt sandwich layering – finishing the quilt by layering the quilt top, batting, and backing before quilting
• Binding – the quilt is completed by binding the edges with a fabric from the Riley Blake Stripe Collection, tying the design together cohesively
• Sewing is done with right sides together throughout, a standard quilting convention

Materials Referenced

This is a fabric-based quilting pattern, so the primary materials are quilting cottons rather than yarn or knitting needles. Key materials include:

• Riley Blake Stripe Collection fabrics – used for the quilt blocks and binding, allowing quilters to play with color and stripe orientation for a personalized look
• Fabric requirements are listed in the PDF in both yards and centimeters (e.g., 1/3 yard / 30 cm increments noted in the pattern)
• Batting – a layer of quilt batting sized to the finished quilt dimensions
• Backing fabric – to complete the quilt sandwich
• Standard quilting tools including a rotary cutter, quilting ruler, cutting mat, and sewing machine are recommended for accurate piecing

Difficulty and Skill Level

Rated as a beginner project, this pattern requires only a basic knowledge of quilting technique and terminology. The instructions note that the quilt and block diagrams are virtual images, and quilters are encouraged to check the Riley Blake Designs website for any revisions before starting. The pattern is designed to be fun and flexible, encouraging quilters to have fun with their colors and enjoy the journey of making their quilt.

Pattern Format and Availability

The Riley Blake Stripes pattern is available as a free downloadable PDF from Riley Blake Designs, making it an accessible starting point for beginner quilters or an easy weekend project for more experienced makers looking to showcase the Riley Blake Stripe Collection fabrics.