Riley Blake Wood Chips - Downloadable PDF

Riley Blake Wood Chips Quilt Pattern

Project Overview

The Wood Chips quilt is an intermediate-level quilting project designed by Deena Rutter for Riley Blake Designs. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a finished quilt measuring 66" x 76", making it a substantial project suitable for quilters with basic quilting knowledge and familiarity with standard quilting terminology. The quilt features individual 10" x 10" finished blocks arranged in a dynamic composition.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a complete quilt top featuring the signature "Chip Block" design. The quilt is constructed from 30 Chip Blocks arranged according to a specific placement diagram, with each block being unique in its fabric arrangement. The finished dimensions of 66" x 76" make this an ideal size for a throw quilt or lap quilt. The design incorporates a border component cut from 2½" wide strips.

Quilting Techniques Used

The Wood Chips pattern employs fundamental quilting construction methods appropriate for intermediate-level crafters. The project requires understanding of basic block assembly, precise seam allowance work (utilizing ¼" seam allowances throughout), and proper fabric placement according to the provided Quilt Center Diagram. Quilters must follow right-sides-together sewing conventions and understand how to arrange multiple blocks into a cohesive quilt layout where each block placement differs from the others.

Stitches and Block Construction

The primary construction method involves piecing rectangular fabric strips together to form the Chip Block units. Each Chip Block is created by sewing 2 assorted print rectangles measuring 2½" x 10½" together with 1 assorted print rectangle measuring 6½" x 10½". This rectangular piecing technique is repeated 30 times to create the complete set of blocks needed for the quilt. The blocks are then arranged according to the specific diagram provided, with binding strips cut at 2½" x width of fabric (WOF) to finish the quilt edges.

Materials and Fabric Requirements

The Wood Chips pattern is designed to showcase the Knock on Wood Fat Quarter Bundle (FQ-5430-18) from Riley Blake Designs. Additional fabric requirements include 1½ yards of dark gray main fabric (C5430 Dark Gray), 5/8 yard of light gray dot fabric (C5433 Light Gray), and 5/8 yard for binding. The light gray dot serves as a coordinating element within the design. All yardage measurements include standard quilting seam allowances of ¼" and are provided in both imperial (yards) and metric (meters) measurements for international crafters.

Pattern Notes

This is a free downloadable PDF pattern from Riley Blake Designs. The pattern includes virtual quilt and block diagrams for reference, though quilters should note that the actual appearance of their finished project may vary depending on the specific fabrics used and their personal color selections. Riley Blake Designs recommends checking their website at www.rileyblakedesigns.com for any pattern revisions before beginning the project to ensure accuracy and the best possible results.