Windham Fabrics Bedford Springs - Downloadable PDF

Bedford Springs Quilt Pattern by Wendy Sheppard for Windham Fabrics – Free Downloadable PDF

The Bedford Springs pattern is a free, downloadable PDF quilt pattern designed by Wendy Sheppard and published by Windham Fabrics. It is rated intermediate skill level and produces a stunning quilt top measuring 44-1/4" x 57" — a generous lap or throw size that works beautifully as a decorative blanket or cozy everyday throw. The pattern showcases the Camilla fabric collection by Whistler Studios, a coordinated line featuring rich navy, denim, and khaki colorways that lend the finished quilt a classic, timeless aesthetic.

What Is Being Made

Bedford Springs is a pieced quilt top designed to be completed as a full quilt with backing and batting. The finished project is a lap-sized quilt or throw blanket measuring approximately 44-1/4 inches wide by 57 inches long. The design features a structured, geometric block arrangement with a combination of template-cut pieces and strip-pieced border elements, resulting in a polished, heirloom-quality look. The pattern is offered entirely free of charge through Windham Fabrics and is intended for personal use only — free projects are not for resale.

Fabric Collection and Materials

The pattern is specifically designed around the Camilla collection by Whistler Studios for Windham Fabrics. Six distinct fabric selections are used, each identified by SKU and a letter designation:

• Fabric A – SKU 52341-3 (Navy): 1-1/4 yards, used for border strips and multiple template pieces including Templates 1, 6, and 7.
• Fabric B – SKU 52341-2 (Denim): 1-1/4 yards, used extensively for Templates 1, 3, and 5 — including 96 cuts each of Templates 3 and 5, making it one of the most prominent fabrics in the quilt body.
• Fabric C – SKU 52339-3 (Navy): 1 yard, used for Templates 6 and 7 and as binding — requiring six 2-1/2" x WOF strips.
• Fabric D – SKU 52342-3 (Navy): 1-5/8 yards, the largest single yardage requirement, used for Template 1 (34 cuts) and Templates 6 and 7.
• Fabric E – SKU 52341-1 (Khaki): 1-1/4 yards, used for Templates 2 and 4 — 96 cuts each — providing the contrasting light tones that define the block geometry.
• Fabric F – SKU 52338-1 (Khaki): 7/8 yard, used for 24 cuts of Template 1, adding a secondary khaki accent throughout the design.

In addition to the quilt top fabrics, the pattern calls for 3 yards of backing fabric and a batting measuring 53" x 63" — slightly larger than the finished top to allow for quilting take-up and trimming. Template plastic or poster board is listed as an additional required material, as the pattern relies on custom-shaped template pieces rather than standard rotary-cut squares and rectangles alone.

Techniques Used

Bedford Springs is classified as an intermediate-level quilting project, meaning it is best suited for quilters who are comfortable with precise cutting, template work, and careful block assembly. The following techniques are central to completing this pattern:

• Template cutting: The pattern uses seven distinct templates (Templates 1 through 7), which must be traced onto template plastic or poster board and used to cut fabric pieces accurately. Testing templates before cutting all pieces is strongly recommended in the pattern instructions.
• Diagonal seam strip piecing: Border strips are constructed by sewing 3-1/2" x WOF strips together using diagonal seams — a technique that reduces bulk and creates smooth, continuous border lengths. These are then subcut to the required border dimensions of 3-1/2" x 44-3/4" and 3-1/2" x 51-1/2".
• Block assembly with angled pieces: The use of multiple geometric