Riley Blake Big Hearted - Downloadable PDF

Riley Blake Big Hearted Quilt Pattern – Free Downloadable PDF for Beginner Quilters

The Riley Blake Big Hearted pattern is a free downloadable PDF from Riley Blake Designs that guides quilters through creating a stunning on-point throw quilt. The finished quilt measures a generous 77⅝" x 77⅝", making it an ideal size for a lap quilt, bed throw, or decorative statement piece. Designed with beginners in mind, this project requires only a basic knowledge of quilting technique and terminology, making it accessible to those who are still building their skills while delivering a visually impressive result.

About the Design

The Big Hearted quilt features a classic on-point setting, where square blocks are rotated 45 degrees and arranged diagonally across the quilt center. This layout gives the finished quilt a dynamic, lively appearance compared to a traditional straight-set design. The blocks are set with Setting Triangles along the interior edges and Corner Triangles at each of the four corners to complete the diagonal grid and square up the quilt center. The finished block size is 4½" x 4½", creating a detailed patchwork surface built from a rich mix of assorted prints.

The color palette draws on a warm, romantic combination of red and white fabrics, anchored by specific prints from the Lovebugs Collection by Riley Blake Designs. The interplay of bold red grid and envelope prints against crisp white backgrounds gives the quilt its cheerful, heart-themed character.

Materials Required

Fabric

• 1 Lovebugs Collection 10-Inch Stacker (10-5050-15) – a pre-cut bundle of 10" squares in assorted prints from the Lovebugs line
• 1½ yards white main fabric – Riley Blake C5050 White
• ¾ yard red envelopes fabric – Riley Blake C5052 Red
• 1½ yards red grid fabric – Riley Blake C5053 Red
• 2¼ yards white love fabric – Riley Blake C5054 White
• ¾ yard fabric for binding
• 7¼ yards fabric for backing

Tools and Notions

• Standard quilting ruler, rotary cutter, and cutting mat
• Sewing machine suitable for patchwork piecing
• Thread in coordinating colors
• Iron and pressing surface for seam pressing

Cutting Requirements

The pattern provides detailed cutting instructions for each fabric. Key cuts include:

• 10-Inch Stacker squares are cut down to 5" x 5" in specific quantities from the assorted prints to form the quilt center blocks
• White Love (C5054 White): Cut 14 strips 5" x WOF, then sub-cut into 109 squares 5" x 5" for the quilt center
• Red Grid (C5053 Red): Cut 3 strips 8¼" x WOF, sub-cut into 9 squares 8¼" x 8¼" and 2 squares 5" x 5". The 8¼" squares are cut twice diagonally to yield 36 Setting Triangles; the 5" squares are cut once diagonally to yield 4 Corner Triangles. Additionally, cut 7 strips 2½" x WOF for Border 1.

Techniques Used

On-Point Block Setting

The defining technique of this quilt is the on-point or diagonal setting. Rather than sewing blocks in straight horizontal and vertical rows, the blocks are arranged in diagonal rows. This is a classic quilting technique that adds visual movement and sophistication to a design. Sewing rows together on the diagonal requires