Riley Blake Simply Red - Downloadable PDF

Riley Blake Simply Red Quilt Pattern – Free Downloadable PDF by Tasha Noel

The Riley Blake Simply Red pattern is a free downloadable PDF designed by Tasha Noel and published by Riley Blake Designs. It produces a cheerful, finished quilt measuring 50" x 59½", making it a generous lap or throw size that works beautifully as a decorative accent or a cozy everyday blanket. Rated at an intermediate difficulty level, this pattern is ideal for quilters who are comfortable with basic piecing techniques and ready to tackle a structured, multi-fabric block layout.

What Is Being Made

This project is a patchwork quilt in a classic red-and-white color palette with cheerful patriotic and cottage-style prints. The finished quilt is constructed from a combination of pieced blocks, sashing, and posts, all working together to create a cohesive, visually striking design. The quilt is part of the Riley Blake Simply Red fabric collection, which features coordinating red prints, gingham, dots, florals, and bunting motifs.

Block Design and Construction

The Simply Red Block

The primary design unit is the Simply Red Block, which finishes at 7½" x 7½". Each block is assembled from the following components:

• 4 Four-Patch Units – classic four-patch piecing using coordinating red and pink fabrics
• 1 red buntings 3" square – cut from the C3023 Red buntings fabric, adding a festive focal point
• 4 clean white solid 3" squares – cut from C100-01 White, providing crisp contrast and visual breathing room

The pattern instructs quilters to refer to the quilt photo for fabric placement guidance. A total of 11 Simply Red Blocks are constructed and repeated throughout the quilt layout.

Sashing and Posts

The quilt layout incorporates sashing strips and posts, which frame the blocks and add structure to the overall design. Quilters are directed to refer to the quilt photo for correct post and sashing placement. This technique is a hallmark of traditional quilt construction and adds a polished, organized appearance to the finished piece.

Techniques Used

This pattern draws on a range of foundational and intermediate quilting techniques, including:

• Four-patch unit construction – sewing pairs of squares together and joining them to form a four-patch block, one of the most versatile techniques in quilting
• Precise cutting and piecing – all measurements include a ¼" seam allowance, and all pieces are sewn with right sides together
• Sashing and post assembly – setting blocks apart with strips and corner squares for a structured grid layout
• Panel integration – incorporating a red panel (P3021 Red) into the quilt design, which requires careful placement and cutting
• Binding – finishing the quilt edges with a separate binding fabric

Fabric Requirements and Materials

This pattern is specifically designed for use with the Riley Blake Simply Red fabric collection. The required fabrics are:

• 1 red panel – P3021 Red (1 yard)
• Red floral – C3022 Red (1 yard)
• Red buntings – C3023 Red (1/8 yard)
• Red gingham – C3025 Red (¼ yard)
• Pink dots – C3026 Pink (1 yard)
• Red dots – C3026 Red (3/8 yard)
• Clean white solid – C100-01 White (¾ yard)
• Binding fabric (5/8 yard)

As with all quilting projects, standard quilting tools are recommended, including a rotary cutter, cutting mat, quilting