Riley Blake A Scout Is Panel Quilt - Downloadable PDF

Riley Blake A Scout Is Panel Quilt – Free Downloadable PDF Pattern

The Riley Blake A Scout Is Panel Quilt is a striking, patriotic-themed quilted throw that celebrates the values of Scouting. Finished at 57½" x 64½", this quilt is built around a bold central panel and framed by three successive fabric borders, creating a classic medallion-style layout that is both visually impactful and structurally straightforward to assemble. The pattern is available as a free downloadable PDF from Riley Blake Designs and is rated advanced, making it best suited for quilters who are already comfortable with precise cutting, accurate seam allowances, and multi-border construction.

What Is Being Made

This project produces a finished lap or throw quilt measuring 57½" x 64½". The design centers on a large Navy Panel (P8112 Navy) cut to 36" x 43", which serves as the focal point of the entire composition. Three successive borders surround the panel, each adding dimension, color contrast, and visual framing. The quilt is completed with a batting layer, a backing, and a bound edge using a fabric from the Scout Is Collection by Riley Blake Designs. The finished piece is a celebration of the Boy Scouts of America, licensed officially through Riley Blake Designs ©2018.

Fabrics and Materials Used

The pattern calls for four specific fabrics from the Riley Blake Scout Is Collection, each playing a distinct role in the quilt's design:

• Navy Panel (P8112 Navy) – 1⅛ yards (1.05 m) – the large central panel, cut as a single 36" x 43" rectangle
• Gray Scout Main (C8110 Gray) – ⅝ yard (60 cm) – used for the outermost Border 3
• Gray Scout Law (C8111 Gray) – ⅝ yard (60 cm) – used for the innermost Border 1
• Navy Kisses (C210 Navy) – ⅝ yard (60 cm) – used for the middle Border 2

In addition to the quilt top fabrics, quilters will need batting and a backing fabric of their choice. The pattern recommends finishing the quilt with a binding cut from a favorite Riley Blake fabric from the Scout Is Collection, allowing for personalization and color coordination.

Cutting Requirements

Precise cutting is essential to this pattern. The instructions specify the following cuts:

• Navy Panel: Cut 1 rectangle 36" x 43"
• Gray Scout Law (Border 1): Cut 4 strips 3½" x WOF (Width of Fabric)
• Navy Kisses (Border 2): Cut 5 strips 3½" x WOF
• Gray Scout Main (Border 3): Cut 6 strips 5½" x WOF

The pattern strongly advises quilters to measure through the center of the quilt before cutting any border pieces, as seam allowances can vary. Border strips should be sewn end to end when additional length is needed.

Techniques Used

This quilt is built using foundational quilting techniques, though the multi-border construction and the need for precise measurement elevate it to an advanced difficulty level. Key techniques include:

• Panel quilting – centering and featuring a large pre-printed fabric panel as the quilt's focal design element
• Medallion-style border construction – adding three successive borders around a central panel, each requiring careful measuring and piecing
• Strip piecing and joining – sewing WOF strips end to end to achieve the required border lengths
• Quilt sandwich assembly – layering the quilt top, batting, and backing prior to quilting
• Binding – finishing the raw edges of the quilt with a fabric binding strip