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Ride the Wave is a free quilted table-runner pattern from American Patchwork & Quilting, designed around subtle shifts in ocean-blue batiks. The finished runner measures 19-1/4 × 44-3/4 inches. It is a piecing and quilting project—not a ready-made runner—and the pattern is available through the publisher’s official project page.
What the Ride the Wave pattern makes
The design uses tonal changes among blue batiks to create its wave-like effect. The published sample uses Northcott Stonehenge Gradations in the Robin’s Egg colorway, designed by Linda Ludovico. The project credits Sarah Huechteman as quilt tester and notes that it was inspired by Cheddar Together by Joyce Dean Gieszler. The August 2020 issue page lists Ride the Wave as a color option for that design.
The finished dimensions are 19-1/4 × 44-3/4 inches. American Patchwork & Quilting does not state a difficulty rating or estimated completion time, so those should not be inferred from the size alone.
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Fabric and batting requirements
The official materials list specifies:
| Material | Amount |
|---|---|
| Cream batik | 1/2 yard |
| Aqua batik | 1/2 yard |
| Teal batik | 1/2 yard |
| Light-blue batik | 1/8 yard |
| Binding fabric | 1/4 yard |
| Backing fabric | 1-1/2 yards |
| Batting | 28 × 53 inches |
These are the pattern’s stated quantities; cutting instructions assume 42 inches of usable fabric width. The sample’s Robin’s Egg colorway is identified in the project credits, but current availability is not established. Choose batiks with distinct cream, aqua, teal, and light-blue values if you want to preserve the tonal contrast.
How the construction is organized
The pattern builds three blocks—two Block A units and one Block B unit—from strip-set corner units, pieced side units, and center units. Cream setting and corner triangles are then used to arrange the blocks in diagonal rows.
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- 【Material】100% High Quality Cotton, Higher Density, Eco-Friendly Prints Fabric, Soft and Comfortable, Breathable, with Bright and Beautiful Color.
- 【Style】This Bundle Comes with 6 Different Designs Cotton with Batik Pattern Pre-Cut Fabric,No Repeats!
- 【Size】 Each Printed Fabric Square is about 19.69"x19.69"(50cm*50cm). All Fabric Squares are Trimmed Manually Which Result in Some Raw Edge and May Have 0.5-1cm Deviation Exist.
- 【Wide Range Uses】The Bundle of Pre-Cut Squares are Nice for Quilting and Sewing,Perfect for Quilting Patchwork and DIY Sewing Craft Projects,Such as Bag,Face Masks,Tablecloths,Doll Dresses, Pillow Covers, etc.
- 【Long-Term Preservation】Qimicody Fabric Dyed with Natural Environmentally Friendly Materials Can Be Washed Many Times without Fading. Can Be Stored for Many Years to Reduce Waste and Loss.
- Cut and piece the units. Cut the fabrics into the specified strips, squares, rectangles, triangles, and lettered pieces. Strip Sets A and B form corner units; teal and light-blue triangles make side units; and teal triangles arranged around aqua squares form center units.
- Assemble the blocks. Each of the two Block A units uses three Corner Unit 1 pieces, four side units, one Corner Unit 2, and one center unit. Block B uses two Corner Unit 1 pieces, four side units, one center unit, and two Corner Unit 2 pieces.
- Join the quilt center. Arrange the blocks with the cream setting and corner triangles in diagonal rows, then join the rows. Trim the assembled quilt center to 13-1/4 × 38-3/4 inches.
- Add borders and finish. Add the aqua inner borders and teal outer borders. Layer the top with batting and backing, quilt as desired, then bind with four 2-1/2 × 42-inch strips.
For accurate cutting and assembly, follow the measurements and diagrams in the official PDF; the overview here is not a replacement for its step-by-step instructions.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Where to get the pattern and what its use allows
Download the pattern from the official AllPeopleQuilt project page. The PDF says it may be downloaded for personal use only and prohibits electronic or printed reproduction. It carries a ©Meredith Corporation 2020 notice. Use the publisher’s download rather than copying or redistributing the diagrams or complete instructions.
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