Riley Blake Woodsy Quilt - Downloadable PDF

Riley Blake Woodsy Quilt – Free Downloadable PDF Pattern by Doodlebug Design Inc.

The Riley Blake Woodsy Quilt is a beginner-friendly quilting pattern designed by Doodlebug Design Inc. and available as a free downloadable PDF. The finished quilt measures a generous 60 inches by 60 inches, making it an ideal size for a cozy throw or lap blanket. This pattern is a wonderful introduction to structured quilt construction, combining a pieced center with multiple framing borders to create a polished, woodland-inspired design.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a square throw quilt with a finished size of 60" x 60". The design draws on a charming woodsy, outdoor, and camping aesthetic, incorporating prints featuring trees, s'mores, and nature-themed motifs from the Happy Camper fabric collection by Riley Blake Designs. The quilt is structured around a central panel surrounded by multiple pieced and solid borders, giving it a framed, layered appearance that is visually striking yet achievable for quilters at the beginner level.

Fabric and Materials Required

This pattern is specifically designed to work with Riley Blake Designs fabrics from the Happy Camper collection. The required materials include:

• 1 Happy Camper 10-Inch Stacker (10-4730-21) – a pre-cut bundle of 10-inch squares in assorted coordinating prints
• 1⅛ yards of brown main fabric (C4730 Brown)
• ½ yard of multi stripe fabric (C4732 Multi)
• 1 multi panel (P4737 Multi) – used as a focal element in the quilt center
• 1 yard of clean white solid (C100-01 Clean White) – used as a neutral background and border accent
• ⅝ yard for binding
• 3¾ yards for backing

The variety of prints included in the 10-Inch Stacker spans a rich range of woodland-themed fabrics, including blue main, brown main, green main, blue trees, brown trees, yellow trees, blue s'mores, brown s'mores, and tan s'mores colorways, among others. This pre-cut format makes fabric selection and preparation significantly easier for beginners.

Techniques Used

The Woodsy Quilt relies on foundational quilting techniques that are well-suited to those new to the craft. A basic knowledge of quilting technique and terminology is noted as a prerequisite in the pattern itself. Key techniques include:

• Straight-line piecing – sewing rectangular units together with consistent seam allowances
• Border construction and attachment – the quilt features three distinct borders, each requiring careful measuring through the quilt center before cutting to account for variations in seam allowances
• Strip piecing – assembling border strips end to end when additional length is needed
• Quilt sandwich assembly – layering the quilt top, batting, and backing before quilting
• Binding application – finishing the raw edges of the quilt with a separate binding fabric

The pattern emphasizes the importance of measuring through the center of the quilt before cutting border pieces, a best practice in quilting that helps ensure the finished quilt lies flat and square. Borders are attached in a specific sequence – side borders first, followed by top and bottom borders – which is a standard and reliable approach in quilt construction.

Stitches and Construction Details

All piecing in this quilt is done with a standard ¼-inch seam allowance, which is the industry standard for quilting. All units are sewn with right sides together unless otherwise noted. The pattern uses straight-stitch sewing throughout, making it fully compatible with any basic sewing machine.

Border Breakdown

• Border 1: Side borders measure 32½ inches; top and bottom borders measure 38½ inches
• Border