Cozy Throw Quilt Tutorial

The fabrics used in this tutorial are part of the 2024 Influencer Program by Riley Blake Designs.

I am very happy to share a tutorial of my Cozy Quilt using Huckleberry Saltbox by Karen Walker of Laugh Yourself Into Stitches for Riley Blake Designs.

When I first saw this collection and the colors, I immediately thought of a throw size quilt, then the designs started popping up in my mind, so I created a simple pattern that in my opinion shows every beautiful detail of the specific prints I chose from this delightful collection.

The good news is that this quilt is not set on point (diagonally), although you’d think so when you look at it for the first time, it actually comes together in rows making this project a quick one to put together, and there are only 2 different blocks that are alternated throughout the design.

The quilt is made of 4 half-square-triangle base blocks, each single HST has a snowball corner in one of the 2 different color placements (red or blue+brown).

Fabric requirements

For the half-square-triangles:

*Color 1 (dark brown): Cut (13) 5in x WOF strips; sub-cut (98) 5in squares = 2 yards.

*Color 2 (light brown): Cut (13) 5in x WOF strips; sub-cut (98) 5in squares = 2 yards.

For the “off focus” block corners:

*Color 3 (red keys): Cut (6) 2 1/4in x WOF; sub-cut (100) 2 1/4in squares = 1/2 yard.

*Color 4 (blue): Cut (6) 2 1/4in x WOF; sub-cut (96) 2 1/4in squares = 1/2 yard.

For the “central” block corners:

*Color 5 (brown): Cut (6) 2 1/4in x WOF; sub-cut (96) 2 1/4in squares = 1/2 yard.

*Color 6 (red): Cut (6) 2 1/4in x WOF; sub-cut (100) 2 1/4in squares = 1/2 yard.

Binding = Cut (6) 2 1/2in x WOF = 1/2 yard.

Backing = 4 yards.

Batting = 60in x 60in.

The size

This quilt finishes at 56 1/2in square and the design is set on a 7 x 7 block grid.

Make the individual blocks

Sew 196 half-square-triangles of C1 + C2. For the method that I am using called “two-at-time”, with right sides together, pair one C1 and one C2, remember to mark or crease the back of all C1, or all C2. Following the mark on the back, sew a straight line on each side of the mark. Cut on the mark, trim the blocks to 4 1/2in square, and press the seams open.

For the next step, I recommend stacking the blocks along with their corners in the position they will be sewn. Crease or mark the back of all 2 1/4in squares with a diagonal line.

Sew a C3 2 1/4in square on the C1 corner of (100) half-square-triangles.

Sew a C6 2 1/4in square on the C2 corner of (100) half-square-triangles.

Sew a C4 2 1/4in square on the C1 corner of (96) half-square-triangles.

Sew a C5 2 1/4in square on the C2 corner of (96) half-square-triangles.

Trimming is not necessary since the base block (HST) was previously trimmed to 4 1/2in square. I suggest starching your blocks as the snowball process can stretch the corners since it’s sewn on the bias.

Make the full blocks

With all individual blocks sewn, start sewing the 2 different blocks that form the design.

Following the design above, make (25) C3 and C6 corner blocks (red fabrics). And make (24) C4 and C5 corner blocks (blue and brown fabrics).

Sew the quilt top

Follow the diagram above to sew the blocks and rows.

Baste, quilt, and bind

I quilted it on the diagonal in both directions using the wavy decorative stitch on my domestic sewing machine JUKI HZL F-600.

Enjoy the quilt!

I loved this collection because the colors go with basically any type of decoration, modern, french country, farmhouse rustic, or bohemian, to name a few of my favorites. I will probably play a bit more with some different designs, maybe a more classic look like a granny square block base? Or a log cabin? The possibilities are many, plus the cozy and warm look that I love.