Riley Blake Halloween Table Runner - Downloadable PDF

Riley Blake Halloween Table Runner - Downloadable PDF Quilting Pattern

What Is Being Made

The Riley Blake Halloween Table Runner is a festive quilted table runner featuring Halloween-themed design elements. This downloadable PDF pattern from Riley Blake Designs produces a finished quilt measuring 20" x 52", making it an ideal size for decorating dining tables or accent surfaces during the autumn and Halloween season.

Craft and Project Type

This is a quilting project suitable for beginner-level quilters. The pattern requires basic knowledge of quilting techniques and terminology. The design incorporates traditional patchwork construction methods, combining cut fabric pieces into blocks that are then sewn together to create the finished table runner.

Design and Color Palette

The Halloween Table Runner features Confetti Cottons in Crayola Colors, bringing vibrant, playful hues to the seasonal design. The fabric selection includes:

• Purple Mountains' Majesty – used for cutting 3 rectangles measuring 2½" x 4½" and 2 squares measuring 4½"
• Toy Poodle Black – a classic Halloween color used for 1 rectangle (4½" x 8½"), 2 squares (2½"), and 2 smaller squares (1½")
• Outrageous Orange – a festive pumpkin-inspired shade cut into 3 rectangles (2½" x 12½"), 2 rectangles (2½" x 4½"), 5 squares (2½"), and 2 smaller squares (1½")
• Olive Green – contributing 1 rectangle measuring 2½" x 4½"
• Space Shuttle White Solid – providing contrast and balance with 4 strips cut at 2½" width of fabric (WOF), subcut into 8 rectangles measuring 2½" x 16½"

Quilting Techniques and Stitches

This pattern employs fundamental quilting construction methods appropriate for beginners. Key techniques include:

• Rotary cutting – precise cutting of fabric pieces using measurements that include ¼" seam allowance
• Right-sides-together sewing – the standard method of joining fabric pieces with seams sewn on the right side of the fabric
• Block construction – assembling individual quilt blocks (including Pumpkin and Candy Blocks) from cut fabric pieces
• Strip piecing – joining strips and rectangles to build the overall design
• Seam allowances – all measurements include the standard ¼" seam allowance used in quilting

Materials and Supplies

This quilting project requires cotton fabric in the Confetti Cottons line, available in the Crayola Colors collection. Quilters will need standard quilting supplies including rotary cutting tools, a quilting ruler, and a cutting mat for accurate piece preparation. The pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF format, allowing quilters to print and reference instructions while working on their project.

Pattern Notes

Riley Blake Designs recommends checking their website at www.rileyblakedesigns.com for any pattern revisions before beginning the project. The block diagrams shown are virtual images, and the actual appearance of the finished table runner may vary depending on the specific fabric prints and colors used. This is a free downloadable pattern, making it an accessible option for quilters looking to add seasonal décor to their homes.