Riley Blake Designs Blog: Recent Blog Articles

Two For One Pincushions!

15 Jun 2012

Today we've got TWO FOR ONE Pincushions! First up is this DARLING Pincushion Cottage from Doodlebug Design! Click HERE for the complete instructions, plus information on purchasing the embellishment kit.

Next, we've got the lovely Let's Fly a Kite Pincushion from Natt Smith of Awesomeness of Crafting Click HERE for this super easy and very cute project! Have a wonderful weekend and remember to share what you create! ~We love to see your projects~ ...read more

Pat Sloan Interviews Cindy!

14 Jun 2012

Cindy sat down with Pat Sloan at Quilt Market to talk about all about Riley Blake Designs! If you want some behind the scenes information, you MUST check it out! We just love Pat and are thankful to her for taking the time to chat. Click HERE to listen and then let us know what you think! ~Have a great day~ ...read more

Project Design Team Wednesday~Simple Basket Liners

13 Jun 2012

Hi everyone! I’m Tam from Sew Dang Cute, and I’m thrilled to be back here to share another tutorial with you. Headshot April '12

Last time I made a quilt, so this time I wanted to do something a little more simple, and went with basket liners. My son’s toys have been in desperate need of storage, so these were just the ticket! The genius behind the baskets part comes from Amy of Positively Splendid with her canvas-covered diaper boxes tutorial. So I started out with a couple of empty diaper boxes. Then following Amy’s tutorial, I lined them ... ...read more

Applique made easy

12 Jun 2012

Ever wonder how to applique those perfect circles? Deonn Stott teaches you how, visit Cutting Corners College to learn her time tested technique.

Alpine Wonderland pincushion

08 Jun 2012

Have you seen this week's featured pincushion? Brooke of Silly Mama Quilts created these fun Christmas trees using our new Alpine Wonderland fabric collection. Click here to view the entire tutorial.

Project Design Team Wednesday~Bohemian Skirt

06 Jun 2012

Hi. I'm Char from

Today I am sharing a super easy skirt tutorial using Lila Tueller's new Bohemian Festival fabric . First you'll want to measure the waist of the intended wearer. Determine the finished length you want the skirt to be. Yardage requirements Provided the waist of the wearer is under 29”, you will need 2 times the finished length plus 5”. For example, I wanted my skirt to be 15” long so I needed 2 X 15” (30”) plus 5” or 35”/approximately 1 yard. Additional notions Thread 1 1/2” or 2” elastic piece equal ... ...read more

"Tumbling Blocks" pattern winners

05 Jun 2012

Congrats to the 10 winners of a free Quilt pattern "Tumbling Blocks" designed by Kim Jolly using Vintage Baby fabrics (winners chosen by Random Number Generator)

2. I love Millies closet and Ombre, the dots. Cant go wrong with dots! I love the vintage look of Millies closet. They all are beautiful. I love the purples and reds a great mix of bold and vintage coming our way.by Wendy June 01st, 2012 at 1:41 p.m 8. Costume Clubhouse is my favorite right now, it's so darn adorable! I can't wait to make my kiddos their ... ...read more

Jane Bag tutorial

04 Jun 2012

We have a fantastic bag tutorial today on Cutting Corners College Click here to see the entire tutorial.

We will announce the winners of the free Vintage baby pattern tomorrow...there is still time to let us know your favorite fabric line shown at Quilt Market. ...read more

Baby news! and a Vintage baby pattern give-away

01 Jun 2012

News Flash: My husband hates his picture taken, but this was a special occasion. This Sweet Lady dropped by our booth to tell us the name of her new grand baby girl....any guesses. Riley Blake! We are honored. I have waited until now to post this picture because I could not remember this proud Grandma's name. I would love to send her some Riley Blake Fabric for her new grand baby... so please contact me if you know this person(cindy@rileyblakedesigns.com) or if this is you in the picture! Quilt Market is so busy our business ... ...read more

Peg People tutorial

31 May 2012

We have a new how to video! Peg People. This project is a little reminiscent of the days of tole painting. Liz Evans of Simple Simon (and our RB Project Design team) makes you want to pick up your brushes again to make these adorable handmade toys. No sewing required. Fabric is added to the doll with Mod Podge making it a fun and easy project.

Project Design Team Wednesday: Clothes Peg Bag

30 May 2012

For years we lived in a Metropolitan city whereby clothes lines of any kind were strictly forbidden. When we moved to wine country, one of the first things I asked... "can we have a clothes line?" It would have been a deal breaker if the answer had been NO. I have a clothes line lol. SEW, I love clothes PEG bags, I have never found one I liked, all of them just a bit dowdy for me... I have made many of these in a slew of diff't colours, each year, I have a FAV. THIS YEAR--- IT WILL ... ...read more

Ranch Quilt

29 May 2012

This photo cracks me up. "Chip, The Wonder horse" is holding perfectly still while it appears (almost) that a quilt is floating above him(or her). "Blueberry, the Super Dog" is sightly underneath the horse and gives a quick pause to look at the camera. How long it took to create this photo I don't know but I love it and I love the quilt. The piecing and quilting are beautiful and with the added words this is a perfect gift for any cowboy in your life.