Riley Blake Western Wrangler - Downloadable PDF

Western Wrangler Quilt Pattern by Samantha Walker for Riley Blake Designs

The Western Wrangler is a downloadable PDF quilt pattern designed by Samantha Walker for Riley Blake Designs. This intermediate-level quilting project produces a striking finished quilt measuring 68" x 82", making it an ideal lap or throw quilt with a bold Western-inspired aesthetic. The pattern is available as a free downloadable PDF, making it an accessible project for quilters who already have a foundational understanding of quilting techniques and terminology.

Design Overview and Finished Dimensions

The Western Wrangler quilt features a dynamic combination of Cream Stars blocks and Plus Blocks, arranged in a layout that evokes the spirit of the American West and rodeo culture. The design is built around a repeating block structure, with each individual block finishing at 12" x 12". Because each Plus Block is assembled from a different combination of fabrics, the overall quilt has a scrappy, lively appearance that showcases the full range of colors and prints within the fabric collection.

The quilt diagram shown in the pattern is a virtual representation, and Samantha Walker notes that the actual layout and look of the finished project may differ depending on the specific fabrics used. Quilters are encouraged to refer to the quilt photo for guidance on fabric and block placement.

Fabric Requirements and Materials

The primary fabric requirement for the Western Wrangler quilt is the Rodeo Rider Fat Quarter Stack (FQ-4530-22) by Riley Blake Designs, which provides the coordinated prints and colorways needed to achieve the Western theme. The pattern calls for 1½ fat quarter stacks, giving quilters access to a generous variety of prints for the scrappy block assembly.

In addition to the patterned fabrics, cream fabric plays a significant supporting role, providing the background for the star blocks and contributing to the quilt's classic, high-contrast look. As with most quilting projects, a backing fabric, batting, and binding will also be needed to complete the quilt, though specific yardage for these elements should be confirmed in the full pattern PDF.

Key Fabric Cuts

• Cream Stars fabric: Cut 10 strips at 4½" x WOF, then sub-cut into 80 squares measuring 4½" x 4½"
• Cream Stars fabric: Cut 5 strips at 2½" x WOF, then sub-cut into 80 squares measuring 2½" x 2½"
• Sashing or accent fabric: Cut 17 strips at 2½" x WOF, then sub-cut into 49 rectangles measuring 2½" x 12½"

All measurements throughout the pattern include a ¼" seam allowance, which is the standard seam allowance used in quilting. Pieces are sewn with right sides together unless the pattern specifically states otherwise.

Block Construction

Cream Stars Block

The Cream Stars block is a classic quilting block that uses the contrast between a light cream background and the colorful prints from the Rodeo Rider collection to create a star motif. The block is constructed using the pre-cut squares detailed above, and the star points are typically created using techniques such as folded corners or half-square triangles, which are fundamental skills for intermediate quilters. The 4½" and 2½" squares work together to build the star design within the 12" finished block framework.

Plus Block

The Plus Block is a straightforward yet visually impactful block design that creates a bold cross or plus-sign shape within the 12" x 12" finished block. Each Plus Block in the Western Wrangler quilt is assembled from a unique combination of fabrics drawn from the Rodeo Rider Fat Quarter Stack, giving the quilt its scrappy character. Quilters are directed to refer to the quilt photo for specific piece placement within each block, as no two blocks are identical.

Quilting Techniques Used

The Western Wrangler pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, meaning it is best suited for quilters who are already comfortable with the basics of cutting, pie