Riley Blake Game Night Throw - Downloadable PDF

Riley Blake Game Night Throw Quilt Pattern

Project Overview

The Game Night Throw is a downloadable quilting pattern from Riley Blake that creates a finished quilt measuring 63" x 63". This is a free PDF pattern designed for quilters of all skill levels who want to create a substantial throw-sized quilt using strip piecing and straightforward block construction techniques.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a large throw quilt with a finished size of 63 inches by 63 inches, making it an ideal size for draping over furniture or using as a lap quilt. The design features a classic patchwork layout that combines background fabric with accent fabrics in a repeating block pattern.

Quilting Techniques Used

The Game Night Throw employs strip piecing, one of the most efficient and popular quilting techniques. This method involves cutting fabric into strips, sewing them together in specific sequences, and then cutting the sewn units into blocks. The pattern utilizes straight seam construction with a standard 1/4" seam allowance throughout, which is the industry standard for quilting projects. The block assembly follows a straightforward approach of stitching background fabric strips to accent fabric strips on both sides, then pressing seams to the background fabric for a clean, professional finish.

Stitches and Construction Methods

This quilt pattern relies on basic straight stitching using a sewing machine. The primary construction involves strip-to-strip seaming, where 2 1/2" wide background strips are sewn to both sides of 5 1/2" wide accent fabric strips to create larger block units. All seams are pressed toward the background fabric to reduce bulk and ensure accurate piecing. The pattern does not require advanced hand stitching or complex seam techniques, making it accessible to beginner and intermediate quilters.

Materials and Fabric Requirements

The pattern offers two layout options with different fabric configurations:

Option 1 (3 Fabrics):

• Background fabric: 2 yards
• Fabric 1 (accent): 1 1/4 yards
• Fabric 2 (accent): 1 1/4 yards

Option 2 (5 Fabrics):

• Background fabric: 2 yards
• Fabric 1 (accent): 3/4 yard
• Fabric 2 (accent): 2/3 yard
• Fabric 3 (accent): 2/3 yard
• Fabric 4 (accent): 2/3 yard

Cutting Instructions

The cutting process is straightforward and uses standard rotary cutting techniques with a ruler and rotary cutter on a self-healing cutting mat:

Option 1 Cutting:

• Background: Cut 26 strips measuring 2 1/2" wide by the width of fabric (WOF)
• Fabric 1: Cut 7 strips measuring 5 1/2" wide by WOF
• Fabric 2: Cut 6 strips measuring 5 1/2" wide by WOF

Option 2 Cutting:

• Background: Cut 26 strips measuring 2 1/2" wide by WOF
• Fabric 1: Cut 4 strips measuring 5 1/2" wide by WOF
• Fabric 2: Cut 3 strips measuring 5 1/2" wide by WOF
• Fabric 3: Cut 3 strips measuring 5 1/2" wide by WOF
• Fabric 4: Cut 3 strips measuring 5 1/2" wide by WOF

Sewing Assembly Process

The block construction follows a simple repeating process: stitch a 2 1/2" background fabric strip to both sides of a 5 1/2" accent fabric strip, then press the seams toward the background fabric. This process is repeated for all strip combinations to create the necessary block units. The straightforward nature of this assembly method makes it ideal for quilters building their skills in strip piecing and block construction.

Pattern Suitability

The Game Night