Free Riley Blake Quilt Pattern

Julia Frazier over on the Riley Blake Designs blog brings us this lovely blue and white quilt pattern. It is an easy quilt to make, yet it looks quite striking, especially in the colors she used.

About the size of a large lap quilt, it can be put together in no time. Sometimes projects like that are nice to make. They seem to take the pressure off of making an intricate design.

Because it uses some 5 inch squares it is an ideal project for a charm pack that you may have on hand. In addition, because a simple border is used, the blue squares really pop and you can appreciate the fabrics more.

Blue and white is one of those classic color combinations that you can’t go wrong with. Of course, this would look lovely in other colors as well. I could see it in black and pink. That would give it an entirely different look.

Click here to get this free pattern and tutorial: Out of the Blue Free Quilt Pattern

[photo from Riley Blake Designs]

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Each Monday, a single precut is offered at a special price. It might be a seasonal collection, a bestselling designer, or a new release you’ve been eyeing. Precuts are already efficient — coordinated, pre-cut, and ready to sew — and a discount on top of that makes them even more appealing.

If you’re looking for smart, budget-friendly quilt inspiration, these CraftGossip resources are must-reads:

What I appreciate most about precut deals is that they eliminate the overwhelm. Instead of comparing dozens of bundles, you get one curated offer to consider. It takes the hesitation out of buying and makes it easier to build your stash intentionally.

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Beginner-friendly quilt ideas

If you enjoy stretching your quilting dollars while still working with high-quality fabrics, add the Monday Precut sale to your routine. It’s a little moment of joy and practicality rolled into one.

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