Riley Blake Tulip Wreath - Downloadable PDF

Riley Blake Tulip Wreath Quilt Pattern by Emily Taylor Design – Free Downloadable PDF

The Riley Blake Tulip Wreath is a charming 44" x 44" square quilt designed by Emily Taylor Design and made exclusively with Riley Blake Designs fabrics. Available as a free downloadable PDF, this pattern is rated beginner-friendly, making it an ideal project for quilters who are just developing their skills while still producing a stunning, heirloom-quality piece. The finished quilt features a central wreath motif composed of appliquéd tulips, flowers, flower centers, leaves, and stems arranged in a circular, wreath-like layout — a classic and elegant design that works beautifully as a wall hanging, lap quilt, or decorative throw.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a finished quilt measuring 44 inches by 44 inches, making it a versatile square format suitable for use as a decorative wall hanging or a cozy lap throw. The central design element is a tulip wreath — an appliquéd arrangement of tulip blooms, flowers, flower centers, curved stems, and leaves positioned to form a circular wreath at the heart of the quilt. Surrounding the central appliqué block are multiple pieced borders that frame and enhance the wreath design. The combination of appliqué work and traditional border piecing gives this quilt a rich, layered visual appeal that belies its beginner difficulty rating.

Techniques Used

• Appliqué: The tulip wreath center relies on appliqué technique, in which fabric shapes — including tulip blooms, flower motifs, flower centers, leaves, and curved stems — are cut using provided templates and applied to a background fabric. Appliqué is one of quilting's most expressive techniques, allowing for organic, curved shapes that traditional piecing cannot easily achieve.
• Template Cutting: The pattern provides named templates (Template E for the flower, Template F for the flower center, and Template G for the stems) that must be traced and cut accurately. Precise template cutting is essential for clean appliqué results.
• Border Piecing: The quilt features multiple borders, including Border 1 and Border 3, which are constructed from strips cut at 2½" x width of fabric (WOF). Strip-piecing borders is a foundational quilting skill that helps frame the central design and build out the quilt to its finished dimensions.
• Seam Allowance Construction: All measurements in this pattern include a standard ¼" seam allowance, which is the quilting industry standard. Quilters are instructed to sew with right sides together unless otherwise stated, following conventional quilting assembly practice.
• Quilt Assembly: The pattern guides quilters through a structured quilt assembly process, referencing a quilt photo for fabric placement guidance, particularly for the positioning of the appliqué elements within the wreath center.

Stitches and Sewing Methods

• Straight stitch piecing is used throughout the border construction, sewn at the standard ¼" seam allowance on a sewing machine.
• Appliqué stitching is used to secure the tulip, flower, leaf, and stem shapes to the quilt center background. Depending on the quilter's preference, this can be done by hand using a blind stitch or whip stitch, or by machine using a blanket stitch or zigzag stitch — giving makers flexibility in their finishing approach.

Materials – Fabric Requirements

This pattern is designed specifically for Riley Blake Designs fabrics, and the following yardage requirements are specified in the pattern:

• 1 yard (95 cm) of blue main fabric — C4320 Blue
• ¾ yard (70 cm) of cream damask — C4321 Cream
• ¼ yard (25 cm) of pink damask — C4321 Pink
• ⅙ yard (15 cm) of yellow damask — C4321 Yellow
• Blue Diamond fabric is used for specific template-cut pieces, including 1 flower