LONDON PARKS COLLECTION
Pastel Picnic Quilt
designed by Patterns Riley Blake for Liberty
QUILT PROJECT
FINISHED QUILT SIZE 545/8” X 545/8”
Measurements include ¼” seam allowance. Sew with right sides together unless otherwise stated.
Please check our website
www.rileyblakedesigns.com/pattern-updates for any revisions before starting this project. This pattern requires a basic knowledge of quilting technique and terminology. The quilt and block diagrams portrayed are virtual images. The layout and look of your project may differ when using actual fabric.
FABRIC REQUIREMENTS
London Parks Fat Quarter Bundle (FQLLONDONPARKSB-15)
Battersea Botanical (01666859B)
Moon Wiltshire Shadow (01666565A)
Park Gates B (01666865B)*
CUTTING REQUIREMENTS
Please read instructions first before cutting.
WOF - width of fabric.
Label pieces as they are cut.
Bohemian Brights Fat Quarter Bundle
From each of the 15 Fat Quarters cut 3 strips 3¼” x 21”. Sub-cut from strips: 14 - 3¼” squares (A)There will be a total of 210 squares, only 208 will be used in the quilt. Extra squares are cut to give variety when making the Blocks.
Battersea Botanical B
Cut 6 strips 31/2” x WOF for Border 2.
Moon Wiltshire Shadow
Cut 1 strip 17” x WOF. Sub-cut from strip: 2 - 17” squares, cut on both diagonals for 8 triangles (B) Cut 1 strip 83/4” x WOF. Sub-cut from strip: 2 - 83/4” squares, cut on one diagonal for 4 triangles (C)
Park Gates B
Cut 6 strips 11/2” x WOF for Border 1. Cut 6 strips 2¼” x WOF for Binding.
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2/3 yard
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3/4 yard *includes binding
QUILT ASSEMBLY
Refer to the quilt photo and layout diagram for the placement of prints. Press seam allowances as indicated in the diagrams unless otherwise stated.
Blocks (Make 13)
Select 16 A squares, varying the prints, and lay out in 4 rows of 4 squares. Sew the squares into the rows. Sew the rows together to complete 1 Block (111/2” x 111/2”).
Repeat to make 13 Blocks.
Quilt Center
Refer to the quilt layout diagram for block placement. Sew the Blocks and B and C triangles together in diagonal rows. Sew the rows together to make the Quilt Center. Triangles B and C were intentionally cut a little larger. Square the center by trimming the excess leaving ¼” seam allowance from the blocks on all sides to approximately (471/8” x 471/8”).
Borders
Seam allowances vary so measure through the center of the quilt before cutting border pieces. Sew side borders first. Press the seam allowances towards the border.
Border 1
Side borders should be 11/2” x 471/8”. Top and bottom borders should be 11/2” x 491/8”.
Border 2
Side borders should be 31/2” x 491/8”. Top and bottom borders should be 31/2” x 551/8”. The finished quilt should measure 545/8” x 545/8” .
Finish quilt by layering the quilt top, batting, and back. Bind with the Park Gates B strips. Have fun with your colors and enjoy the journey of making your quilt.
Quilt Layout Diagram
