Riley Blake Crayola Parrot Panel Quilt - Downloadable PDF

Crayola Parrot Panel Quilt – Free Downloadable PDF Pattern by Crayola for Riley Blake Designs

This Crayola Parrot Panel Quilt is a cheerful, beginner-friendly quilting project that results in a finished quilt measuring 58" x 65". Designed by Crayola in partnership with Riley Blake Designs, this pattern is available as a free downloadable PDF and makes excellent use of a bold, colorful parrot-themed fabric panel as its striking centerpiece. The design is ideal for quilters who are just starting out, as it relies on straightforward border construction rather than complex piecing.

What Is Being Made

The finished project is a lap or throw-sized quilt built around the Riley Blake Crayola Parrot Panel (P10170 Parrot). The panel is framed by three successive fabric borders in vibrant, Crayola-inspired colors, creating a layered, graphic look that celebrates the bold palette the Crayola brand is known for. The result is a visually lively quilt that would suit a child's bedroom, a playroom, or any space that calls for a pop of color.

Design Structure and Layout

The quilt is composed of a central panel surrounded by three concentric borders, each in a different fabric and width. The borders frame the parrot panel in progressively wider bands of color:

• Border 1 – A narrow 2½" strip border in Wild Blue Yonder Kaleidoscope (CR480 Wild Blue Yonder), with side borders measuring 43" and top/bottom borders measuring 40".
• Border 2 – A medium 3½" strip border in Dandelion Kaleidoscope (CR480 Dandelion), with side borders measuring 47" and top/bottom borders measuring 46".
• Border 3 – A wide 6½" strip border in Scarlet Kaleidoscope (CR480 Scarlet), with side borders measuring 53" and top/bottom borders measuring 58".

This structured, symmetrical layout gives the quilt a clean, classic appearance while keeping the construction process simple and accessible for beginners.

Techniques Used

The primary technique in this pattern is bordered panel quilting, a method well-suited to beginners because it eliminates the need for complex block piecing. Key techniques include:

• Strip cutting and piecing – Border strips are cut across the width of fabric (WOF) and sewn end to end as needed to achieve the required border lengths.
• Sequential border attachment – Borders are added one at a time, with side borders sewn first, followed by top and bottom borders. This is a standard quilting convention that ensures square, even results.
• Measuring through the quilt center – The pattern specifically instructs quilters to measure through the center of the quilt before cutting each border, a best practice that prevents wavy or uneven edges.
• Right-sides-together sewing – All seams are sewn with right sides together using a standard ¼" seam allowance, the universal seam allowance in quilting.
• Quilt sandwich layering – The finished quilt top is layered with batting and a backing fabric, then quilted and bound using a favorite Riley Blake fabric.

Stitches Used

This pattern relies on the foundational stitch of quilting construction:

• Straight stitch – Used throughout for all seaming, border attachment, and binding. A consistent ¼" seam allowance is maintained for accurate sizing.

Quilting stitches through the quilt sandwich (whether by hand or machine) are left to the maker's preference, as the pattern encourages personal creative choices in the finishing stages.

Materials – Fabric Requirements

This pattern is designed specifically for Riley Blake Designs fabrics from the Crayola collection. The required fabrics are:

• 1 Parrot Panel – Riley Blake P10170 Parrot, cut to a rectangle of 36" x 43"