Riley Blake Garden Petals - Downloadable PDF

Riley Blake Garden Petals Quilt Pattern

What is Being Made

The Garden Petals quilt is a finished quilt measuring 65½" x 92½", designed by Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a pieced quilt composed of 24 Flower Patch blocks, each finished at 12" x 12". The design features a combination of solid and printed fabric pieces arranged to form floral-inspired blocks across the quilt surface.

Quilting Techniques Used

This pattern requires foundational quilting knowledge and employs several core piecing techniques. The construction involves Half Square Triangle units, which are created by sewing contrasting fabric pieces together and pressing to form diagonal triangles. The pattern also uses basic unit assembly, where smaller components are sewn together with right sides facing to create larger block units. Precise ¼" seam allowances are essential throughout the project, as noted in the pattern instructions. The quilt follows a systematic block-building approach, where individual Flower Patch blocks are constructed separately and then combined to form the complete quilt top.

Stitches and Construction Methods

The Garden Petals pattern relies on standard quilting stitches and seaming techniques. Straight seams are used to join fabric pieces with right sides together, creating clean, pressed seams that form the foundation of each block. The Half Square Triangle units require careful alignment and stitching to ensure accurate 45-degree angles. Each Flower Patch Block is assembled by combining 4 Half Square Triangle units, 4 Unit A pieces (created by sewing white solid rectangles to assorted print rectangles), and 1 clean white solid 4½" square in the center. This modular construction method allows quilters to complete blocks in stages before joining them into the final quilt top.

Materials and Fabric Requirements

The pattern calls for specific yardage and fabric components from the Riley Blake Designs collection. Quilters will need 1 Flower Patch 10-inch Stacker (10-4090-24), which provides pre-cut assorted print squares for efficient piecing. The pattern requires 7/8 yard (85 cm) of white main fabric (C4090 White) for solid pieces, and 1¼ yards (1.15 m) of green fabric for additional design elements. Standard quilting supplies include a rotary cutter, quilting ruler, and cutting mat for accurate fabric preparation. The pattern is designed to work with cotton quilting fabric and standard quilting needles and thread.

Pattern Notes

This is a free downloadable PDF pattern available from Riley Blake Designs. The pattern includes virtual block and quilt diagrams to guide placement and assembly. Quilters are advised to check the Riley Blake Designs website for any pattern revisions before beginning the project. The finished quilt appearance may vary depending on the specific fabrics selected, as the layout and color placement will differ when using actual fabric rather than the virtual representation shown in the pattern.