RBD Block Challenge 2025 - My Creative Setting
As we wrap up this year’s Block Challenge, I wanted to share a twist on the traditional setting instructions. While Riley Blake Designs offers a beautiful layout (linked below for those following along), I decided to embrace creativity and make my own design!
My Custom Setting: A Playful Ombre
Here’s how I brought my quilt to life:
- Laid Out Blocks in Ombre: I arranged my blocks from lightest to darkest, creating a gradient effect that gives the quilt a sense of flow and movement.
- Sashed with 2 ½" Strips: Instead of the checkerboard sashing in the official instructions, I used simple 2 ½" Width of Fabric (WOF) strips to let the blocks shine.
- Added a 4" Border: I framed the quilt with a bold 4" border, grounding the design and pulling the colors together.
- Finished with a Soft Binding: A coordinating fabric from my It Takes a Village collection tied everything together.
Official RBD Setting Pattern
If you’d like to follow the official pattern, the Riley Blake Designs team has provided a stunning 65 ½" × 65 ½" layout featuring checkerboard sashing and a central star. You can find the full instructions here:
👉 Download the Official Setting Instructions
Inspired by Past Challenges
This year’s creative layout was inspired by my past RBD Block Challenge quilts from 2023 and 2024. I loved experimenting with unique arrangements that bring out the personality of each block. Take a look at how I finished my previous quilts for more ideas:
Your Turn
I’d love to see how you’re setting your blocks this year! Are you following the official pattern, or did you create something unique? Share your layouts and finished quilts on Instagram and tag @sewastory, @rileyblakedesigns, and #RBDblockchallenge so we can celebrate your creativity!
Let’s continue inspiring one another as we finish this year’s journey together. I can’t wait to see what you create!
