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    Home » Quilts » Free Quilt Patterns

    RBD Block Challenge Block 16 & The Finished Quilt

    Updated: Apr 27, 2022 by Melissa Mortenson · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 4 Comments

    After months of anticipation, I’m so excited to share with you both the last block in the RBD challenge AND the layout of the finished sampler quilt!

    turquoise, white and floral quilt block on white cutting mat

    I hope that you’ve enjoyed participating in the Riley Blake 2021 Quilt Block Challenge. This will be my last post in the series. However, I will be sure to share my finished quilt with you as a part of our Finish it Friday series later this summer.

    Table of Contents
    • How to Get the Pattern
    • Finished Quilt!
    • All the Blocks!

    Before we chat about the final quilt layout let’s “meet” this weeks’ quilt block pattern.

    Block 16 was designed by Lori Holt and is called Checkerboard Star. Before you begin, I have a tip for you as you create this block.

    After you’ve sewn the 9 patch block for the center, please take a few minutes and trim and square it up. I didn’t do that and had some when it came time to sew my block together. So don’t make a mistake I did, LOL!

    How to Get the Pattern

    You can get all of the blocks emailed to you by filling out this form.

    Finished Quilt!

    colorful quilt draped over wood fence outdoors

    Are you ready to see the finished quilt?! This quilt was constructed using Riley Blake Designs confetti cotton solids.

    In addition to the 16 sampler blocks created uring the quilt along, the quilt top features checkerboard cornerstones and a creative sashing.

    colorful quilt draped over wood log outdoors

    The quilt measures 62 ½″ x 62 ½″ when finished.

    My daughter has already claimed this quilt for herself. However, she’d like to use it on her full-size bed, so I plan to add a small border of solid fabric and a wider border of white fabric to the outside to make mine a bit larger.

    All the Blocks!

    If you missed it, here are all of the blocks that were a part of the block challenge. Again, I hope that you enjoyed playing along.

    • February Blocks:
    • Block 1; Pinwheel Star & Introduction
    • Block 2; Shining Star
    • Block 3; Framed Flower Block
    • March Blocks:
    • Block 4; Stella
    • Block 5: Ocean Waves
    • Block 6: Windmill Block
    • April Blocks:
    • Block 7; Reach for the Stars
    • Block 8; Butterfly
    • Block 9; Sugar Candy
    • May Blocks:
    • Block 10; Lady of the Lake
    • Block 11; Glint
    • Block 12; Nine Patch Star
    • June Blocks:
    • Block 13; Dizzy Pinwheel
    • Block 14; I Heart Quilting
    • Block 15; Summer Picnic
    • Block 16; Checkerboard Star & Final Quilt Layout

    If you’re not done with your blocks yet, don’t worry! I do not plan on removing the patterns from the Library.

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    About Author

    Melissa Mortenson

    Melissa Mortenson is a blogger, designer, and content creator. She is the Polka Dot Chair blog founder and has been sharing fresh and creative ideas with readers since 2008. She is the author of “Project Teen, Handmade Gifts your Teen will Actually Love.” Her work and designs have been featured on HuffPost, TODAY, Pioneer Woman, HGTV, BuzzFeed, Better Homes & Gardens, and many other established publications. Her first fabric line, “Derby Style,” debuted in January 2015 through Riley Blake Designs.  Additional fabric collections have followed it in subsequent years. A mom of 3, she considers herself lucky to be living in Kentucky.

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    Comments

    1. Becky Neathery says

      June 29, 2021 at 11:34 pm

      Will the sashing and checkerboard corners pattern be posted as well?

      Reply
      • Melissa Mortenson says

        July 06, 2021 at 2:20 pm

        They are in the PDF with the finishing instructions.

        Reply
    2. Elizabeth says

      May 02, 2022 at 5:20 pm

      The material for your quilt is no longer available. I am a beginner and would love this challenge! Do you think that the fat quarters in the colors of your quilt will be available at a later date?

      Reply
      • Melissa Mortenson says

        May 03, 2022 at 7:26 pm

        You could use any Liberty of London fabric. They all have a similar look and feel.

        Reply

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