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Collection Preview – Arid Oasis

Arid Oasis is my best effort to showcase the huge variety of both shapes and color among succulents in a single collection, as well as an exploration of the hardiness and self-sufficient nature of the plants. Their ability to thrive in climates where most plants perish, as well as in the homes of modern city…

Collection Preview – Full Steam Ahead

Thomas the tank engine first came to life through stories told by a father to his son. With a little imagination, the railroad noises outside their window became the chatter of engine friends and exciting adventures on an island called Sodor. Over 75 years later, those stories continue to captivate audiences around the world through…

Collection Preview – Sew Much Fun

Vintage thread spools, scissors, and sewing machines- oh my! Echo Park Paper’s newest designer fabric collection, Sew Much Fun is chock-full of beautiful florals, sewing tools, dots, and plaids. This adorable collection features a classic color palette of navy, sky, pink, tea rose, and sunshine. You’ll want to make all the things with this delightful…

Collection Preview – Bee Ginghams

In her classic, vintage style, Lori Holt brings you Bee Ginghams, her latest Bee Basic! Lori has designed two new quilts and some fun notions to celebrate her love for gingham. If you are a Lori Holt fan, Bee Ginghams is a must-have! All the colors are classic Lori Holt and coordinate just beautifully with…

Back to School – Project Roundup!

It’s August and you know what that means, kids head back to school! We love sewing for back to school and there are TONS of projects out there! Today we’re sharing a roundup of a few favorites. Nothing says “back to school” like a bunch of freshly sharpened pencils. We stitched up this rainbow bunch…

Collection Preview – Midnight Garden

I love the engagement social media offers our quilting community. As a designer, it allows me to hear from you what you’d like to see from me. Sometimes it’s a challenge and other times it’s a nice welcome. Midnight Garden is a result of that engagement. My followers requested design a collection with a softer…

Collection Preview – Wildwood Wander

Since my children were small we’ve gone on nature walks. Even when those walks were only through our neighborhood we’d collect treasures like feathers, rocks, seeds, and leaves. We’d look for birds and inspect thestumps of fallen trees for mushrooms. As my children got older we ventured further away from home and starteddiscovering new trails…

Collection Preview – Love You S’more

Crackling campfires, fresh pine, warm mugs, long hikes, colorful wildflowers, and cozy quilts…you’re invited on this camping adventure! Love You S’more was inspired by some of my favorite family memories spent outside while roasting marshmallows and having sweet, long talks around the fire. There is something so peaceful and beautiful about evenings spent under the…

Collection Preview – Strength in Pink

Riley Blake Designs is honored to continue its’ partnership with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation by donating $10,000 regardless of sales to advance breast cancer research. We believe research is the only way we will find a cure for breast cancer. Introducing, Strength in Pink! Breast cancer is a complex disease with no simple solution….

Collection Preview – Elegance

The Elegance collection for Riley Blake Designs was created with the style-conscious quilter in mind. The collection features prints curated from various design styles and historical time periods. The collection is meant to embrace the beauty from many different styles and backgrounds. In the diverse layered compositions of life we can find beauty and create…

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