Riley Blake Hopscotch - Downloadable PDF

Riley Blake Hopscotch Quilt Pattern

Project Overview

The Riley Blake Hopscotch is a beginner-friendly downloadable quilting pattern designed by Lori Whitlock. This quilt project produces a finished quilt measuring 48 inches by 52 inches, making it an ideal size for a lap quilt or throw. The pattern is free and available as a downloadable PDF, making it accessible for quilters of all skill levels who are new to the craft.

What Is Being Made

This pattern creates a complete quilt using the Riley Blake Lazy Day Rolie Polie fabric collection. The design features a structured layout with multiple rows of fabric strips and rectangles sewn together to form the quilt top. The finished piece is a patchwork quilt that combines coordinated print fabrics with clean white solid fabric to create visual contrast and interest throughout the design.

Quilting Techniques Used

The Hopscotch pattern employs fundamental quilting techniques suitable for beginners. The construction method involves basic strip piecing and rectangular block assembly. Quilters will practice sewing fabric pieces with right sides together, pressing seams, and following a structured row-by-row assembly process. The pattern requires understanding basic quilting terminology and technique, though no advanced skills are necessary to complete the project successfully.

Stitches and Construction Methods

• Straight seams sewn with a standard ¼ inch seam allowance throughout the quilt top
• Row-based assembly where individual rows are constructed separately and then joined together
• Press steps between seam construction to ensure proper fabric alignment
• Binding application to finish the quilt edges

Materials and Fabric Requirements

The pattern specifies exact yardage requirements for successful completion. Quilters will need 7/8 yards of the Lazy Day Rolie Polie fabric in Pink (C3810 Pink) as the main print fabric, ½ yard of clean white solid fabric (C100-01 Clean White) for contrast pieces, and 5/8 yard of fabric for binding to finish the quilt edges. All measurements include the standard ¼ inch seam allowance used in quilting.

Pattern Structure

The quilt assembly is organized into multiple rows, each containing a different combination of fabrics. Row A, for example, is constructed by sewing a clean white solid 2½ inch by 10 inch rectangle to each side of an assorted print 2½ inch by 19½ inch strip. This row design is repeated 11 times to create the full quilt top. Additional rows follow similar construction methods with varying fabric placements, as shown in the quilt photo provided with the pattern.

Pattern Notes

Quilters should refer to the Riley Blake Designs website at www.rileyblakedesigns.com before starting the project to check for any pattern revisions. The block diagrams in the pattern are virtual images, so the actual appearance of the finished quilt may vary depending on the specific fabric used and individual fabric placement choices. The pattern includes a quilt photo for reference to ensure accurate fabric placement throughout the assembly process.