Robert Kaufman Rolling Hills - Downloadable PDF

Robert Kaufman Rolling Hills Quilt Pattern by Ariga Wilson – Free Downloadable PDF

The Rolling Hills quilt pattern, designed by Ariga Wilson for Robert Kaufman, is a free downloadable PDF pattern that produces a stunning finished quilt measuring 64" x 80". Rated as a beginner difficulty project, this pattern is an excellent choice for quilters who are just developing their skills while still wanting to achieve a visually rich, multi-toned result. The design is also known under the name Just Kisses, as referenced within the pattern itself.

About the Rolling Hills Design

The Rolling Hills quilt is a pieced quilt pattern that draws its visual character from the use of a broad, carefully curated palette of warm, earthy tones. The design creates a sense of gentle movement and depth — evoking the soft, undulating contours of rolling landscape — through the strategic placement of a large number of coordinating fabric colors. Despite its complex, layered appearance, the beginner-friendly construction makes it accessible to newer quilters who are comfortable with basic cutting and piecing techniques.

Techniques Used

• Rotary cutting: Precise fabric cutting is essential to achieving clean, consistent shapes throughout the quilt top.
• Piecing: The quilt top is assembled through standard patchwork piecing, joining fabric units together with accurate seam allowances — a foundational quilting technique.
• Binding: The pattern includes a separate binding fabric requirement, indicating a traditional applied binding finish around the quilt's edges.
• Quilting: Once the quilt top, batting, and backing are layered and basted, the quilt is finished through quilting stitches that hold all three layers together.

Materials – Fabrics

The pattern is designed to be made using Robert Kaufman fabrics, all from the same fabric line, referenced by SKU prefix K001. All fabric amounts are based on 42"-wide yardage. The palette spans a rich range of warm neutrals and earthy hues, including:

• Color A – Black (K001-1019): 2-1/8 yards — the primary background or dominant fabric in the design
• Color B – Sienna (K001-1332): 1 yard
• Color C – Cocoa (K001-1082): 1/4 yard
• Color D – Brick (K001-1042): 1/4 yard
• Color E – Paprika (K001-150): 1/4 yard
• Color F – Terracotta (K001-482): 1/4 yard
• Color G – Cayenne (K001-355): 1/4 yard
• Color H – Chinese Red (K001-1480): 1/4 yard
• Color I – Saffron (K001-1320): 1/4 yard
• Color J – Butterscotch (K001-349): 1/4 yard
• Color K – Cheddar (K001-350): 1/4 yard
• Color L – Daffodil (K001-148): 1/4 yard
• Color M – Cream (K001-1090): 1/4 yard
• Color N – Champagne (K001-1069): 1/4 yard
• Color O – Lingerie (K001-843): 1/4 yard
• Color P – Wheat (K001-1386): 1/4 yard
• Color Q – Caramel (K001-1698): 1/4 yard
• Color R – Gold (K001-1154): 1/4 yard
• Color S – Roast (K001-857): 1/4 yard
• Binding – Paprika (K