Riley Blake Beach Plaid - Downloadable PDF

Riley Blake Beach Plaid Quilt Pattern

Project Overview

Beach Plaid is a downloadable PDF quilting pattern designed by Deena Rutter for Riley Blake Designs. This finished quilt measures 59½" x 59½", making it an ideal medium-sized project suitable for quilters with basic quilting knowledge and familiarity with standard quilting terminology.

What Is Being Made

This pattern creates a pieced quilt featuring a collection of 6" x 6" finished blocks arranged with sashing strips and setting triangles. The design utilizes the Offshore 10-Inch Stacker fabric collection, allowing for varied fabric combinations across each block to create visual interest and depth. The quilt incorporates a Pina Colada Solid fabric for coordinating elements.

Quilting Techniques Used

Beach Plaid employs fundamental quilting construction methods appropriate for beginners to intermediate quilters. The pattern requires standard piecing techniques with precise ¼" seam allowances throughout. Quilters will work with strip cutting, square cutting, and diagonal cutting methods to create setting triangles and corner triangles that frame the central block design.

Stitches and Construction Methods

• Right sides together piecing for all seams
• Diagonal cutting of squares to create setting triangles and corner triangles
• Strip piecing with 1½" x width of fabric (WOF) sashing strips
• Precise ¼" seam allowance maintenance throughout assembly
• Block-to-sashing unit construction and quilt assembly

Materials and Fabric Requirements

The pattern calls for one Offshore 10-Inch Stacker (product code 10-4920-21) from Riley Blake Designs, which provides pre-cut 10" squares in coordinating prints. Additional yardage includes 1¼ yards (1.15 meters) of Pina Colada Solid for sashing strips. Quilters should refer to the actual quilt photo for accurate fabric placement, as each block features a different fabric combination.

Pattern Notes

This is a free downloadable PDF pattern available from Riley Blake Designs. The pattern includes virtual block and quilt diagrams, though the final appearance may vary depending on actual fabric selection and placement. Quilters are advised to check the Riley Blake Designs website for any pattern revisions before beginning the project. Basic quilting knowledge and understanding of standard quilting terminology are prerequisites for successfully completing this design.