Riley Blake Raindrop - Downloadable PDF

Riley Blake Raindrop Quilt Pattern – Downloadable PDF by Melimba & Beccabury

The Riley Blake Raindrop is a charming 44" x 44" square quilt designed by Melimba & Beccabury and made exclusively with fabrics from the Riley Blake fabric collection. This free downloadable PDF pattern is rated beginner-friendly, making it an ideal first quilting project or a relaxed weekend sew for experienced quilters looking for a fun, whimsical design. The finished quilt is a perfect size for a baby quilt, lap quilt, or decorative throw.

What Is Being Made

The finished project is a patchwork quilt measuring 44 inches by 44 inches, constructed from two distinct block types arranged in a visually engaging layout. The design features a playful rainy-day theme, incorporating umbrella and raindrop motifs printed directly into the Riley Blake fabric collection. The quilt top is assembled from 9" x 9" finished blocks, and the overall composition relies on careful fabric placement to bring the whimsical theme to life.

Block Designs

• Rainy Day Block – Assembled according to a dedicated block diagram included in the pattern. Make 8 of these blocks. This block incorporates the umbrella and raindrop-themed prints to create the signature look of the quilt.
• Umbrella Block – Also assembled according to its own diagram within the PDF. Make 8 of these blocks. This block highlights the umbrella top fabrics and coordinates with the Rainy Day Block for a cohesive, alternating layout.

Together, the 16 blocks (8 of each type) are arranged with reference to the quilt photo included in the pattern, ensuring correct fabric placement and color balance across the finished top.

Quilting Techniques Used

• Patchwork piecing – The primary construction method, joining cut fabric pieces together to form each 9" block.
• Block assembly – Each block type is constructed individually using a step-by-step diagram before being joined into the full quilt top.
• Quilt top assembly – Finished blocks are sewn together in a planned arrangement based on the quilt photo for accurate color and motif placement.
• Standard seam allowances – All measurements include a ¼" seam allowance, which is the quilting industry standard for precise, consistent piecing.
• Right sides together (RST) sewing – All seams are sewn with right sides facing unless the pattern specifically states otherwise, a fundamental quilting construction rule.

Stitches Used

• Straight stitch – Used throughout for all piecing seams on a sewing machine, sewn at a consistent ¼" seam allowance.

Fabrics and Materials

This pattern is designed specifically around the Riley Blake fabric collection, and the PDF lists precise yardage requirements for a coordinated range of prints. The fabrics referenced include:

• Small umbrella print (C4013) – Available in Yellow (5/8 yard), Green (1/8 yard), and Pink (1/8 yard)
• Umbrella tops (C4014) – Available in White (1/4 yard), Green (1/4 yard), and Pink (1/4 yard)
• Large umbrellas (C4010) – Available in White (1/2 yard), Green (1/8 yard), and Pink (1/8 yard)
• Geometric raindrop (C4015) – Available in Pink, Green, and White (1/8 yard each)
• Raindrop stripe (C4012) – Available in Green, White, and Pink (1/8 yard each