Riley Blake Flower Boxes - Downloadable PDF

Riley Blake Flower Boxes Quilt Pattern

Project Overview

The Flower Boxes quilt is an intermediate-level quilting project designed by Lori Whitlock and features fabrics from the Bloom Where You're Planted collection by Riley Blake Designs. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a finished quilt measuring 36 inches by 45½ inches, making it an ideal size for wall hangings, lap quilts, or decorative throws.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a complete quilt featuring coordinated fabric blocks with a flower box theme. The design incorporates multiple block types including White Birds blocks, Aqua Rain Clouds blocks, Pink Rain Clouds blocks, and Yellow Rain Clouds blocks, combined with Aqua Floral fabric elements. These blocks are arranged and sewn together to create a cohesive finished quilt top.

Block Construction and Techniques

The Flower Boxes quilt uses fundamental quilting techniques suitable for intermediate-level crafters. The pattern requires basic knowledge of quilting terminology and standard sewing methods. All measurements provided include ¼ inch seam allowances, which is the standard in quilting construction.

• White Birds Blocks: Finished block size is 8 inches by 8 inches. Construction requires cutting 1 strip measuring 3½ inches by width of fabric (WOF), then cutting this strip into 4 squares measuring 3½ inches by 3½ inches.
• Aqua Rain Clouds Blocks: Cut 1 strip 3½ inches by WOF, then cut into 2 squares measuring 3½ inches by 3½ inches.
• Pink Rain Clouds Blocks: Cut 1 strip 3½ inches by WOF, then cut into 4 squares measuring 3½ inches by 3½ inches.
• Yellow Rain Clouds Blocks: Cut 1 strip 3½ inches by WOF, then cut into 6 squares measuring 3½ inches by 3½ inches.

Sewing Methods

The pattern instructs quilters to sew with right sides together unless otherwise stated. This is standard quilting practice that ensures seams are properly aligned and finished. The use of consistent ¼ inch seam allowances throughout the project is essential for accurate block sizing and proper quilt assembly.

Materials and Fabric Requirements

This quilt utilizes fabrics from Riley Blake Designs' Bloom Where You're Planted collection. Fabric requirements include Aqua main fabric (C6850 Aqua) at 1/8 yard (15 cm), and Aqua Floral fabric for border construction. The pattern specifies cutting 4 strips measuring 3½ inches by WOF from the border fabric. Quilters will also need standard quilting supplies including fabric scissors, a rotary cutter, self-healing cutting mat, quilting ruler, and thread suitable for piecing.

Difficulty Level and Pattern Notes

Designed as an intermediate project, this pattern assumes quilters have foundational knowledge of quilting techniques and standard terminology. The PDF format allows quilters to download and reference the pattern at their own pace. Riley Blake Designs recommends checking their website at www.rileyblakedesigns.com for any pattern revisions before beginning the project. It is important to note that the quilt and block diagrams shown are virtual images, and the actual appearance of the finished project may vary when using physical fabric due to color variations, fabric printing, and individual construction techniques.