Riley Blake Yee Haw - Downloadable PDF

Riley Blake Yee Haw Quilt Pattern

Project Overview

The Yee Haw is a free downloadable quilting pattern designed by October Afternoon for Riley Blake Designs. This intermediate-level quilt project produces a finished quilt measuring 46 inches by 54½ inches, making it an ideal size for a throw quilt or lap quilt. The pattern combines traditional quilting techniques with a charming design aesthetic suitable for quilters with foundational quilting knowledge.

What Is Being Made

This project creates a complete patchwork quilt featuring pinwheel blocks as the primary design element. The finished quilt consists of individual 6-inch by 6-inch blocks arranged according to the pattern's placement guide. The quilt is constructed using a combination of assorted print fabrics and vintage white solid fabrics, allowing for personalization based on fabric selection and color preferences.

Quilting Techniques Used

• Half Square Triangle Construction: The foundation technique for this quilt involves creating Half Square Triangles by drawing diagonal lines on fabric squares, layering, sewing, and cutting to produce multiple triangle units efficiently.
• Pinwheel Block Assembly: Half Square Triangles are arranged and sewn together to form the distinctive pinwheel block pattern that gives the quilt its visual movement and interest.
• Quilt Assembly: Individual blocks are sewn together following the pattern's placement diagram to create the complete quilt top.
• Pressing and Squaring: Proper pressing techniques and squaring up of blocks to exact measurements ensure accurate piecing and a professional finished appearance.

Stitches and Construction Methods

The Yee Haw pattern uses fundamental quilting stitches and seam techniques. All seams are sewn with right sides of fabric together using a standard ¼-inch seam allowance, which is the industry standard for quilting. The pattern requires sewing ¼ inch on each side of drawn diagonal lines on 4-inch squares to create the Half Square Triangles. Completed Half Square Triangles are squared up to 3½ inches to ensure uniform block sizes before final assembly.

Materials and Fabric Requirements

This pattern utilizes quilting cotton fabrics in two primary colorways: assorted print fabrics and vintage white solid fabrics. The pattern requires 4-inch squares of both fabric types as the starting unit for Half Square Triangle construction. The project produces 48 Half Square Triangles from the initial cutting and layering process. Quilters will need standard quilting supplies including a rotary cutter, quilting ruler, and cutting mat for accurate fabric preparation and piecing.

Difficulty Level

Rated as intermediate difficulty, the Yee Haw pattern is designed for quilters who possess basic quilting knowledge and familiarity with standard quilting terminology and techniques. The pattern assumes understanding of fundamental concepts such as seam allowances, pressing, and block assembly. October Afternoon and Riley Blake Designs recommend checking their website for any pattern revisions before beginning the project.