PDF SEWING PATTERN | Gallery Wall Quilt | Lou Orth Designs | US LETTER ONLY

Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: Runner, Baby, Lap, Throw & Full
Language: English Only

***Please Note: This PDF pattern includes 20 pages of illustrated sewing instructions, fabric requirements, cutting measurements and assembly diagrams. Suitable for home printing on US Letter paper (8.5" × 11") or A4 paper. No A0 large-format file is included. No full-size printable pattern templates are required.

The Gallery Wall Quilt by Lou Orth Designs is a playful, modern quilt pattern inspired by beautifully arranged picture frames, artwork and gallery walls.

Featuring four unique picture frame quilt blocks, Gallery Wall transforms your favourite fabrics into a colourful collection of framed designs. Each block resembles a miniature piece of artwork, allowing beautiful prints and special fabric motifs to take centre stage.

Perfect for fussy cutting, showcasing large-scale prints and using treasured fabric scraps, this creative quilt pattern offers endless opportunities to experiment with colours, motifs and contrasting frames.

The four block designs include single rectangular frames, decorative corner details, grouped picture frames and mixed frame arrangements. Combined together, they create a modern patchwork quilt that resembles a curated wall of artwork.

With five finished sizes — Runner, Baby, Lap, Throw and Full, Gallery Wall is perfect for creating a decorative table runner, a colourful nursery quilt, a cozy handmade throw or a statement bed quilt.

Each finished block measures 18" × 18", making the individual blocks equally suitable for creative projects such as decorative cushions, tote bags or smaller patchwork pieces.

Designed for intermediate quilters, Gallery Wall combines traditional patchwork techniques with decorative frame construction and precise piecing. Clear written instructions and detailed illustrations guide you through creating each of the four block styles and assembling your chosen quilt.

Pattern Features

• Modern quilt inspired by framed artwork and gallery walls
• Four different picture frame quilt blocks
• Five finished sizes: Runner, Baby, Lap, Throw and Full
• 18" × 18" finished blocks
• Perfect for fussy cutting favourite fabric motifs
• Showcases large-scale and novelty cotton prints
• Fat Quarter-friendly picture fabric options
• Scrap-friendly design for individual framed motifs
• Decorative rectangular and grouped frame arrangements
• Traditional patchwork and Stitch and Flip corner techniques
• Contrasting inner borders and outer frame fabrics
• Customizable block combinations and layouts
• Individual blocks suitable for cushions and tote bags
• Intermediate skill level
• Detailed cutting measurements for each block style
• Illustrated block construction and quilt assembly diagrams

Suggested Fabrics

This pattern is designed for stable woven quilting fabrics. The designer's yardage requirements assume a minimum usable width of 40" (approximately 102 cm).

For the framed picture fabrics:

• Quilting cottons with large floral or statement prints
• Cotton poplin
• Novelty prints featuring animals, illustrations or decorative motifs
  
• Fat Quarters featuring favourite fabric designs
• Special fabric scraps suitable for fussy cutting

For the inner borders:

• Solid-coloured quilting cotton
  
• Small-scale prints that complement the focal fabric

For the picture frames:

• Coordinating solid-coloured quilting cotton
• Small-scale blenders that complement your artwork fabrics

For the background:

• Quilting cotton

Tip: Select fabrics featuring individual flowers, animals, illustrations or other interesting motifs, then fussy cut them to position the design within the picture frames.

Design Tip: Use a consistent frame fabric throughout your quilt for a cohesive gallery wall effect, or mix coordinating colours to give each framed picture a unique personality.

Finished Quilt Sizes

Runner: 72" × 18" / approximately 183 × 46 cm – 4 blocks

Baby: 36" × 36" / approximately 91 × 91 cm – 4 blocks

Lap: 54" × 72" / approximately 137 × 183 cm – 12 blocks

Throw: 72" × 72" / approximately 183 × 183 cm – 16 blocks

Full: 72" × 90" / approximately 183 × 229 cm – 20 blocks

Individual Block: 18" × 18" finished / approximately 46 × 46 cm

Fabric Requirements

The following quantities are taken from the original pattern and assume fabric with a minimum usable width of 40" (approximately 102 cm).

Runner Quilt – 72" × 18"

Picture Fabrics – Choose One:

• 1/2 yd (approximately 0.46 m)
• OR 4 Fat Quarters

Additional Fabrics:

• Inner Border Fabric: 1/2 yd (approximately 0.46 m)
• Frame Fabric: 1/2 yd (approximately 0.46 m)
• Background: 3/4 yd (approximately 0.69 m)
• Backing: 2 1/4 yd (approximately 2.06 m)
• Batting: 80" × 26" (approximately 203 × 66 cm)
• Binding: 1/2 yd (approximately 0.46 m) – cut 5 strips across the width of fabric

Baby Quilt – 36" × 36"

Picture Fabrics – Choose One:

• 1/2 yd (approximately 0.46 m)
• OR 4 Fat Quarters

Additional Fabrics:

• Inner Border Fabric: 1/3 yd (approximately 0.30 m)
• Frame Fabric: 1/2 yd (approximately 0.46 m)
• Background: 3/4 yd (approximately 0.69 m)
• Backing: 2 1/2 yd (approximately 2.29 m)
• Batting: Minimum 44" × 44" (approximately 112 × 112 cm)
• Binding: 1/2 yd (approximately 0.46 m) – cut 5 strips across the width of fabric

Lap Quilt – 54" × 72"

Picture Fabrics – Choose One:

• 1 yd (approximately 0.91 m)
• OR 12 Fat Quarters

Additional Fabrics:

• Inner Border Fabric: 1 yd (approximately 0.91 m)
• Frame Fabric: 1 1/4 yd (approximately 1.14 m)
• Background: 2 yd (approximately 1.83 m)
• Backing: 4 1/2 yd (approximately 4.11 m)
• Batting: Minimum 62" × 80" (approximately 157 × 203 cm)
• Binding: 2/3 yd (approximately 0.61 m) – cut 7 strips across the width of fabric

Throw Quilt – 72" × 72"

Picture Fabrics – Choose One:

• 1 1/4 yd (approximately 1.14 m)
• OR 16 Fat Quarters

Additional Fabrics:

• Inner Border Fabric: 1 1/4 yd (approximately 1.14 m)
• Frame Fabric: 1 1/2 yd (approximately 1.37 m)
• Background: 2 3/4 yd (approximately 2.51 m)
• Backing: 4 1/2 yd (approximately 4.11 m)
• Batting: Minimum 80" × 80" (approximately 203 × 203 cm)
• Binding: 2/3 yd (approximately 0.61 m) – cut 8 strips across the width of fabric

Full Quilt – 72" × 90"

Picture Fabrics – Choose One:

• 1 1/2 yd (approximately 1.37 m)
• OR 20 Fat Quarters

Additional Fabrics:

• Inner Border Fabric: 1 1/2 yd (approximately 1.37 m)
• Frame Fabric: 1 3/4 yd (approximately 1.60 m)
• Background: 3 1/2 yd (approximately 3.20 m)
• Backing: 6 3/4 yd (approximately 6.17 m)
• Batting: Minimum 80" × 98" (approximately 203 × 249 cm)
• Binding: 3/4 yd (approximately 0.69 m) – cut 9 strips across the width of fabric

Fat Quarter Note: The designer uses Fat Quarters measuring approximately 21" × 18" (53 × 46 cm). The number of Fat Quarters required corresponds to the number of framed quilt blocks.

Directional Fabric Note: The designer's quantities allow for directional Picture fabrics and non-directional Inner, Frame and Background fabrics. Additional fabric may be needed for fussy cutting or using directional prints in other sections.

Binding Note: Cut 2 1/2"-wide strips across the width of fabric, join the strips and press the binding in half lengthwise.

Individual Picture Frame Blocks

The pattern features four different quilt block designs, each measuring 18" × 18" when finished.

Block 1 – Decorative Corner Frame

• One rectangular picture section
• Decorative angled frame corners
• Contrasting inner border and background
• Picture Fabric: 1 Fat Quarter
• Inner Fabric: 1 Fat Eighth
• Frame Fabric: 1 Fat Eighth
• Background: 1 Fat Quarter

Block 2 – Classic Picture Frame

• One rectangular focal picture
• Decorative extended frame corners
• Contrasting inner border and background
• Picture Fabric: 1 Fat Quarter
• Inner Fabric: 1 Fat Eighth
• Frame Fabric: 1 Fat Eighth
• Background: 1 Fat Quarter

Block 3 – Four Picture Gallery

• Four individual framed picture sections
• Mixed portrait and landscape frame arrangements
• Ideal for smaller fussy-cut fabric motifs
• Picture Fabric: 1 Fat Eighth
• Inner Fabric: 1 Fat Quarter
• Frame Fabric: 1 Fat Quarter
• Background: 1 Fat Quarter

Block 4 – Mixed Picture Frames

• Two framed focal picture sections
• One smaller and one larger decorative frame
• Angled frame corners with contrasting background
• Picture Fabric: 1 Fat Eighth
• Inner Fabric: 1 Fat Eighth
• Frame Fabric: 1 Fat Eighth
• Background: 1 Fat Quarter

Creative Tip: Use individual picture frame blocks to create decorative cushions, tote bag panels, wall hangings or smaller quilted accessories. Additional fabric and finishing supplies may be required depending on your chosen project.

Notions & Supplies

• Quilting cotton or other suitable woven fabrics
• Fat Quarters or coordinating yardage for the picture fabrics
• Contrasting inner border fabric
• Coordinating picture frame fabric
• Background fabric
• Quilt backing fabric
• Quilt batting
• Matching sewing thread
• Rotary cutter, quilting ruler and cutting mat
• Iron and ironing board
• Pins or sewing clips
• Quilt basting supplies
• Fabric marking pencil or erasable marker
• Quilt basting supplies
• Sewing machine with an accurate scant 1/4" seam allowance
• Fabric for binding

PDF Pattern Includes

• English PDF quilt pattern: 20 pages
• Five finished sizes: Runner, Baby, Lap, Throw and Full
• Four unique picture frame quilt block designs
• 18" × 18" finished quilt blocks
• Fabric requirements for all five quilt sizes
• Fat Quarter and yardage options for picture fabrics
• Individual fabric requirements for each block design
• Detailed picture, inner border, frame and background cutting instructions
• Step-by-step decorative frame corner construction
• Stitch and Flip techniques for angled corners
• Illustrated instructions for Blocks 1, 2, 3 and 4
• Detailed four-picture gallery block construction
• Mixed picture frame assembly instructions
• Illustrated quilt layout options for all five sizes
• Quilt top assembly instructions
• Quilt backing, batting and binding guidance
• Finishing instructions.

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