Hand quilting in groups called a ‘’Quilting’’ or a ‘’Quilting Bee’’ started in the late 19th century in America. It has a romanticized history of ladies from the community gathering to help each other complete quilts. The children would play together while the sewing was being done, and there was sometimes a meal prepared to…
Shelfie Tuesday: Wall of Quilts
It’s our favorite day of the week again – #ShelfieTuesday! Today we’re showing you our beautiful quilt wall located in our corporate office. This wall isn’t just decorative – it serves a very important purpose. We have quilts (with corresponding free downloadable quilt patterns) representing each fabric collection. These quilts are photographed, cataloged and then archived…
Quesque C’est French Roosters?
The Rooster has been a staple of home decorating for a few decades now. But, it’s not just any old rooster that started this trend. It’s the French Gaulois Rooster. He is one of the best looking roosters around with the iridescent black plumage on the tail feathers and the beautiful mix of browns and…
Sew Simple Shapes
Today we get to talk about these fun little shapes designed by Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs. Sew Simple Shapes are templates used for applique work and Lori has created tutorials to show you various ways of using these handy little pieces of plastic perfection. Lori’s first tutorial shows you how to use…
Shelfie Tuesday: Quatrefoil
It’s our favorite day of the week, #ShelfieTuesday! Today we’re showing off our shelf of happy Quatrefoils! Of course, at Riley Blake, we had to add modern, bright colors to the classic quatrefoil design. We think it works! We want to see what’s on your shelf. Share your shelfies with us via Instagram or Twitter…
Let’s Talk Idle Wild with Pattern Anthology
“Let’s Talk” today with Pattern Anthology about their newly released Idle Wild fabric collection. Idle Wild is available exclusively in jersey knit and is available in stores now. Idle Wild is the brainchild of 4 creative minds coming together to create a beautiful, uniquely eclectic collection. It brings together classic florals and traditional soft color palettes with…
Quilt Market Fall 2015
Have you been following along with the Quilt Market buzz on social media? If you somehow managed to miss it all, no worries, we have a great recap  and some very exciting announcements for you! The front of our booth featured this stunning Regency Period dress and coordinating quilts made from the Ardently Austen…
Four Corners Fabric Tour
Simple Simon & Co. is wrapping up a fabulous fabric tour featuring their newly released Four Corners fabric collection. Inspired by the Southwest, Four Corners features clean geometric lines and a simple, bright color palette. They even threw in a little gold sparkle for good measure! This collection offers endless possibilities for creating, evidenced by the variety…
Let’s Talk Apricot & Persimmon with Carina Gardner
Today’s “Let’s Talk” features Carina Gardner and her brand new Apricot & Persimmon line. This elegant fabric collection features a bold yet classic color palette. The juxtaposition of black with the coral and apricot shades creates a contemporary spin on an otherwise soft palette. The stunning modern floral prints pair so well with the stripes…
MQG Riley Blake Fabric Challenge Winners!
Riley Blake Designs was thrilled to be a part, for the second time, of the Modern Quilt Guild Fabric Challenge. The fabric used in this challenge was The Cottage Garden designed by The Quilted Fish. We appreciated all of the creativity, skill and talent that went into each inspiring quilt that was entered. All of…