Riley Blake Summertime Fun - Downloadable PDF

Riley Blake Summertime Fun Quilt Pattern

Project Overview

Summertime Fun is a downloadable quilting pattern designed by Design by Dani for Riley Blake Designs. This intermediate-level quilt project creates a finished quilt measuring 66 inches by 74 inches, making it an ideal size for a bed throw or large blanket. The pattern combines pieced blocks with strategic fabric placement to achieve a cohesive summer-themed design.

Quilting Techniques

This pattern employs fundamental quilting construction methods suitable for quilters with basic to intermediate experience. The design requires understanding of standard quilting terminology and techniques, including precise seam allowances and accurate block assembly. The pattern incorporates the Flying Geese Unit technique, a classic quilting method that creates directional triangle shapes within rectangular blocks.

Block Construction and Stitches

The quilt is constructed from multiple Summer Star Blocks, each finished at 12 inches by 12 inches. The Flying Geese Units are created using a corner-to-corner sewing method that maximizes fabric efficiency and precision:

• Draw diagonal lines from corner to corner on the wrong side of 3½ inch print squares
• Layer print squares on top of snow white shade 3½ inch by 6½ inch rectangles or print 3½ inch by 6½ inch rectangles
• Sew along the drawn diagonal lines with a standard ¼ inch seam allowance
• Trim excess fabric and press seams to set the stitches
• Repeat the process on opposite sides to complete each Flying Geese Unit

Materials and Fabric Requirements

The pattern utilizes Riley Blake Designs fabrics, featuring coordinating print squares and snow white shade background pieces. Each block uses different fabric combinations, allowing for creative variation throughout the quilt top. Precise measurements including ¼ inch seam allowances are specified throughout the pattern to ensure accurate block sizing and proper quilt assembly.

Pattern Format and Instructions

This free downloadable PDF pattern from Riley Blake Designs includes detailed block diagrams and quilt assembly instructions. The pattern recommends checking the Riley Blake Designs website for any revisions before beginning the project. Quilters should note that the virtual quilt and block diagrams shown may differ slightly from the final appearance when using actual fabric, as fabric colors and prints will influence the overall visual effect of the completed quilt.