Riley Blake Stemilicious - Downloadable PDF

Stemilicious Quilt by Riley Blake Designs

What Is Being Made

The Stemilicious quilt is a beginner-friendly quilting project that produces a finished quilt measuring 86 inches by 98 inches. This downloadable PDF pattern from Riley Blake Designs combines pieced blocks with appliqué elements to create a decorative blanket or throw suitable for various home settings.

Quilting Techniques Used

This pattern employs two primary quilting construction methods. The first is piecing, which involves cutting fabric pieces and sewing them together with precise seam allowances to form the quilt top. The second technique is appliqué, where fabric shapes are layered and stitched onto a background fabric to create decorative design elements. The pattern notes that quilters should use their favorite appliqué method, allowing flexibility in approach for different skill levels and preferences.

Stitches and Construction Details

The Stemilicious pattern is constructed using fundamental quilting stitches and assembly methods appropriate for beginners. All pieces are sewn with right sides together using a standard ¼ inch seam allowance, which is the industry standard for quilting. The finished blocks measure 10 inches by 10 inches, providing a manageable scale for accurate piecing and assembly.

Pattern Components and Layout

• Main Pieced Blocks: Cut 11 strips measuring 10½ inches by width of fabric (WOF), then cut into 42 squares of 10½ inches by 10½ inches
• Sashing (Vertical): Cut 9 strips measuring 2½ inches by WOF, then cut into 36 rectangles measuring 2½ inches by 10½ inches to separate blocks vertically
• Sashing (Horizontal): Cut 4 strips measuring 2½ inches by WOF, sew together, and cut into 2 rectangles measuring 2½ inches by 82½ inches for horizontal sashing
• Border 1: Cut 8 strips measuring 2½ inches by WOF to frame the quilt top
• Leaf Block Appliqué: Incorporated using the crafter's preferred appliqué method as a design accent

Materials Required

The pattern calls for the Leaf Block 1 Extravaganza Fat Quarter Stack (FQ-4640-18) from Riley Blake Designs, along with 1¾ yards of multi-colored main fabric (approximately 1.65 meters). A Clean White Solid fabric is specified for contrast and background elements. Quilters will need standard quilting supplies including rotary cutters, cutting mats, quilting rulers, and appropriate thread for piecing and quilting.

Skill Level and Pattern Notes

Designed as a beginner-level project, the Stemilicious pattern requires only basic knowledge of quilting techniques and terminology. The pattern documentation notes that the quilt and block diagrams shown are virtual images, and the actual appearance may vary depending on the specific fabrics used. Crafters are advised to refer to the quilt photograph for accurate fabric placement and to check the Riley Blake Designs website for any pattern revisions before beginning the project.