Riley Blake Dino Mania - Downloadable PDF

Riley Blake Dino Mania Downloadable Quilt Pattern

What Is Being Made

The Riley Blake Dino Mania pattern is a beginner-friendly downloadable quilt design created by The RBD Designers. This quilting project produces a finished quilt measuring 46¾" x 53¾", making it an ideal size for a lap quilt or child's bedding. The design incorporates dinosaur-themed fabric from the Riley Blake collection, combining multiple coordinating prints and solid fabrics into a cohesive patchwork composition.

Quilting Techniques and Methods

This pattern is designed for quilters with basic knowledge of quilting technique and terminology. The construction follows traditional quilt assembly methods, including piecing fabric squares and rectangles together, then adding borders to frame the central design. The pattern emphasizes accurate measurement and cutting, particularly when preparing border strips. Quilters are instructed to measure through the center of the quilt before cutting border pieces to ensure proper fit, as seam allowances can vary. The pattern includes multiple border applications, with strips sewn together end to end when necessary to achieve required lengths.

Stitches and Construction Details

The pattern uses fundamental quilting stitches and piecing methods appropriate for beginners. All fabric pieces are sewn with right sides together using standard ¼" seam allowances throughout the project. The quilt features two distinct border applications: Border 1 with side borders measuring 30¼" and top and bottom borders measuring 33¼", followed by Border 2 with side borders measuring 40¼" and correspondingly larger top and bottom borders. This multi-border approach adds visual interest and dimension to the finished piece.

Materials and Fabric Requirements

The Riley Blake Dino Mania pattern specifies Riley Blake fabric coordinates from the collection:

• 1 yard (95 cm) cream main fabric (C4160 Cream)
• 1 yard (95 cm) blue patch fabric (C4161 Blue)
• ¾ yard (70 cm) orange stripe fabric (C4163 Orange)
• ½ yard (50 cm) additional coordinating fabric

These pre-coordinated Riley Blake fabrics are specifically selected to work together harmoniously, simplifying fabric selection for quilters. The pattern is available as a free downloadable PDF from Riley Blake Designs, making it accessible to quilters of all experience levels seeking a dinosaur-themed project.

Pattern Notes

Quilters should note that the quilt and block diagrams in the pattern are virtual images, and the actual layout and appearance may differ when using real fabric due to color variation and print placement. The pattern recommends checking the Riley Blake Designs website for any revisions before beginning the project to ensure accuracy.