Robert Kaufman Reflections - Downloadable PDF

Just Kisses Reflections Quilt Pattern by Karen Lewis for Robert Kaufman – Free Downloadable PDF

About This Pattern

Just Kisses Reflections is a free downloadable quilt pattern designed by Karen Lewis and published by Robert Kaufman Fabrics. The finished project is a generously sized bed throw or lap quilt measuring 64 inches by 80 inches, making it a versatile piece suitable for everyday use or as a decorative statement. This pattern is rated intermediate in difficulty, meaning quilters who are comfortable with template cutting, precise piecing, and working with curved or shaped pieces will find it an enjoyable and rewarding challenge.

Design Overview

The Just Kisses Reflections design features a playful, geometric arrangement built from two distinct template shapes. The interplay of these shapes across a cool, aquatic color palette — combining Splash, Teal Blue, Aqua, and Acid Lime — creates a dynamic, modern quilt top with a sense of movement and reflection, perfectly in keeping with the Reflections collection theme. The pattern uses a single quilt layout rather than multiple garment or block variations, so all construction steps work toward one cohesive finished piece.

What Is Being Made

• Project type: Quilted blanket or throw
• Finished dimensions: 64 inches wide by 80 inches long
• Craft category: Quilting
• Suitable for: Intermediate quilters looking to practice template-based piecing and precise layout work

Fabrics and Materials Required

All fabric amounts are based on 42-inch wide quilting cotton. The pattern specifies four distinct fabrics from the Robert Kaufman range, each identified by SKU:

• Fabric A – Splash (SKU K001-1789): 5 yards — the dominant background or primary fabric, used to cut seventy-five pieces of Template 1
• Fabric B – Teal Blue (SKU K001-1373): 2½ yards — used to cut seventy-four pieces of Template 2
• Fabric C – Aqua (SKU K001-1005): 2½ yards — used to cut seventy-six pieces of Template 2
• Fabric D – Acid Lime (SKU K001-860): ⅞ yard — used to cut three pieces of Template 1, two 8½-inch squares, and six pieces of Template 2; this fabric also doubles as the binding fabric, requiring an additional ⅝ yard
• Backing fabric: 5 yards (fabric not specified by SKU — quilter's choice)
• Binding: Cut from Fabric D (Acid Lime), eight strips at 2½ inches wide

Because Fabric D and the binding share the same SKU (K001-860 Acid Lime), quilters should purchase a combined total that accounts for both uses when shopping.

Cutting Techniques

Accurate cutting is central to the success of this pattern. The instructions include practical tips to maximize efficiency and minimize waste:

• For Template 1 pieces, quilters are advised to cut 9-inch squares first, then use the template to cut the final shape from each square. This approach stabilizes the fabric and improves cutting accuracy.
• For Template 2 pieces, the recommended method is to cut 8½-inch by width-of-fabric (WOF) strips first, then cut eight Template 2 pieces per strip. This strip-cutting method is a classic quilting efficiency technique that keeps pieces consistent and speeds up preparation.
• The pattern includes a printed template sheet that must be printed at 100% scale (do not scale to fit) to ensure accurate sizing.

Piecing Techniques and Construction

This is a template-based piecing pattern, which distinguishes it from rotary-cut block quilts. Key construction details include:

• Seam allowance: A consistent ¼-inch seam allowance is used throughout, which is