Riley Blake Gorgeous - Downloadable PDF

Riley Blake Gorgeous Quilt Pattern – Free Downloadable PDF by My Mind's Eye

The Riley Blake Gorgeous quilt pattern is a free downloadable PDF designed by My Mind's Eye and published by Riley Blake Designs. This intermediate-level quilting project produces a stunning 64" x 64" finished quilt — a generous lap or throw size that makes an impressive statement piece. The design centers on a geometric, diamond-forward layout built from precise patchwork units, giving the finished quilt an elegant, polished look that lives up to its name.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a single, cohesive square quilt measuring 64 inches by 64 inches. The overall design is structured around repeating geometric units — most notably Mint Diamond Finished Units measuring 4" x 4" — arranged to create a visually dynamic surface. A coordinating border frames the central design, and the combination of solid and patterned fabrics creates depth and contrast throughout the layout.

Techniques Used

The Gorgeous quilt pattern is rated intermediate difficulty, meaning it is best suited for quilters who already have a working knowledge of standard quilting terminology and construction methods. Key techniques employed in this pattern include:

• Half Square Triangles (HSTs): A foundational quilting technique where two contrasting fabric squares are layered right sides together, a diagonal line is drawn from corner to corner, and the unit is sewn, cut, and pressed open to yield two identical triangle-square units. HSTs are central to building the diamond geometry of this design.
• Strip cutting and sub-cutting: Fabric is first cut into strips across the width of fabric (WOF) and then sub-cut into precise squares, a highly efficient method for producing large quantities of identical pieces accurately.
• Bordered quilt assembly: The design incorporates a Border 1 constructed from strips, adding a structured frame around the central quilt body.
• Right-sides-together sewing: All seams are sewn with right sides together as standard quilting practice, ensuring clean, hidden seam allowances throughout.
• Accurate seam allowances: All measurements in the pattern include a standard ¼" seam allowance, which must be maintained consistently for units and blocks to align correctly.

Stitches and Construction Details

As with all quilting projects, construction relies on a consistent straight stitch sewn at a precise ¼" seam allowance. The half square triangle units require an additional diagonal straight stitch drawn and sewn from corner to corner of layered squares before cutting. Accurate pressing of seams is implied throughout to ensure flat, well-aligned units.

Fabric and Materials

The Gorgeous pattern is designed specifically around Riley Blake Designs fabrics, and the materials list references specific colorways and SKUs for precision matching. Recommended fabrics include:

• 1 Hello Gorgeous Fat Quarter Bundle (FQ-5690-18) — an 18-piece fat quarter bundle that provides the variety of prints used throughout the quilt center and blocks.
• 1¼ yards of mint main fabric (C5690 Mint) — a primary yardage cut used extensively across the quilt.
• 5/8 yard of mint diamond fabric (C5695 Mint) — used specifically for the Mint Diamond Finished Units, cut into 6 strips of 2½" x WOF for Border 1.
• Cloud Solid fabric — a neutral solid requiring multiple cuts: 9 strips of 2½" x WOF sub-cut into 144 squares at 2½" x 2½"; 3 strips of 4½" x WOF sub-cut into 20 squares at 4½" x 4½"; and 4 strips of 5" x WOF sub-cut into 26 squares at 5" x 5".

This is a fabric-based quilting project and does not involve yarn, knitting needles, or crochet hooks. Required tools are standard to quilting: a sewing machine capable of a consistent ¼