Riley Blake Bunnies & Baskets - Downloadable PDF

Riley Blake Bunnies & Baskets Quilt Pattern – Free Downloadable PDF by Melissa of Wonderland Two

The Bunnies & Baskets quilt pattern is a charming, whimsical quilting project designed by Melissa of Wonderland Two and released as a free downloadable PDF through Riley Blake Designs. The finished quilt measures a generous 69" x 83", making it an ideal lap quilt, throw, or children's bed quilt. Each pieced block finishes at 12" x 12", and the overall design combines playful motifs with classic quilting geometry to create a project that is both visually engaging and technically rewarding.

About the Design

True to its name, the Bunnies & Baskets pattern draws on a sweet, storybook aesthetic that pairs beautifully with the Riley Blake fabric collection used throughout. The quilt is rated intermediate difficulty, meaning it is well-suited to quilters who are comfortable with basic patchwork and are ready to work with diagonal cuts, half-square triangles, and more complex block assembly. A basic knowledge of quilting technique and terminology is required before beginning this project.

The design makes extensive use of on-point triangles and diagonal piecing to create dynamic, visually interesting blocks. The combination of large and small triangles within each block gives the quilt its characteristic movement and depth. Quilters are advised to check the Riley Blake Designs website at www.rileyblakedesigns.com for any pattern revisions before cutting into their fabric.

Quilting Techniques Used

• Half-square triangle construction: Squares are cut diagonally once to yield large and small triangles, which are then sewn together to form the core geometric units of each block.
• Diagonal cutting: Multiple fabric cuts are made at 45-degree angles, requiring careful pressing and accurate cutting to maintain block integrity.
• Strip cutting and sub-cutting: Fabric is first cut into strips the width of the fabric (WOF) and then sub-cut into squares of specific dimensions before diagonal cuts are made.
• Right-sides-together piecing: All seams are sewn with right sides together unless otherwise stated, following standard quilting convention.
• ¼" seam allowance: All measurements throughout the pattern include a standard ¼" seam allowance, which must be maintained consistently for blocks to finish at the correct 12" x 12" size.
• Block-based quilt construction: The quilt is assembled from individual pieced blocks that are then joined to form the overall layout.

Stitches and Sewing Methods

• Straight stitch piecing is used throughout for all patchwork seams, consistent with traditional quilting practice.
• Blocks are assembled using sequential piecing, building up from individual triangle units to complete 12" blocks before the quilt top is assembled.
• The pattern follows a press-and-piece methodology standard in quilting, where seams are pressed before the next unit is attached to ensure flat, accurate results.

Fabric Requirements and Materials

The Bunnies & Baskets pattern is specifically designed to showcase the Riley Blake fabric collection referenced throughout the PDF, featuring a coordinated palette of mint, pink, teal, and white. The fabrics are identified by their specific Riley Blake SKU codes, making it straightforward to source the exact prints used in the original design. The full fabric requirements are as follows:

• 1¾ yards (1.65 m) – Mint Main (SC5770 Mint)
• 3/8 yard (35 cm) – Pink Main (SC5770 White)
• 3/8 yard (35 cm) – Mint Floral (C5771 Mint)
• 5/8 yard (60 cm) – Pink Floral (C5771 Pink)
• ½ yard (60 cm) – Pink Crowns (SC5772 Pink)
• ¼ yard (25 cm) – Pink Teapot (SC5773 Pink)