Riley Blake Free To Dream - Downloadable PDF

Riley Blake Free To Dream Downloadable Quilt Pattern

Project Overview

Free to Dream is a downloadable PDF quilting pattern designed by Lori Whitlock for Riley Blake Designs. This quilt project creates a finished quilt measuring 69½" x 84½", making it an ideal size for a large throw or bed quilt. The pattern is offered as a free downloadable resource, making it accessible to quilters of various skill levels who have foundational quilting knowledge.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a complete quilt featuring the Fancy Free block as its primary design element. The quilt showcases a collection of coordinated fabric prints arranged in a structured layout. The finished quilt size of 69½" x 84½" provides generous coverage suitable for quilting enthusiasts looking to create a substantial finished project.

Block Design and Construction

The Free to Dream quilt is built around the Fancy Free block, which finishes at 15" x 15". The pattern requires the creation of 20 Fancy Free blocks to complete the quilt top. Each block is constructed through a series of piecing steps using assorted print rectangles and squares in varying dimensions.

The Fancy Free block construction involves sewing together multiple fabric pieces in a specific sequence. Quilters sew an assorted print 3½" x 6½" rectangle to an assorted print 6½" x 6½" square. An assorted print 3½" x 9½" rectangle is then sewn to the top of this unit. A 6½" x 9½" rectangle is added to the side, followed by a 6½" x 15½" rectangle sewn to the bottom. This process is repeated to create all 20 blocks needed for the quilt.

Quilting Techniques and Methods

This pattern requires basic quilting knowledge and familiarity with standard quilting terminology and techniques. The quilt assembly process involves careful placement of completed blocks according to a provided diagram. All sewing is done with right sides together unless otherwise specified in the instructions, following standard quilting conventions.

The pattern includes a border component, with instructions to cut 7 strips measuring 1¾" x WOF (width of fabric) for Border 1. This border treatment frames the central block design and adds definition to the finished quilt top.

Materials and Fabric Requirements

The Free to Dream quilt pattern is designed to work with one Fancy Free FQ Pack (product code FQ-4060-18) from Riley Blake Designs, which contains coordinated fabric prints. The use of a pre-coordinated fat quarter bundle simplifies fabric selection and ensures color and print harmony throughout the finished project. All measurements provided in the pattern include standard ¼" seam allowances, which is the industry standard for quilting projects.

Pattern Notes

Quilters are advised to check the Riley Blake Designs website at www.rileyblakedesigns.com for any pattern revisions before beginning the project. The quilt and block diagrams shown in the pattern are virtual images, meaning the actual appearance of the finished project may vary depending on the specific fabric prints used and how they are arranged in the final quilt top.