Into the Woods Quilt | Lori Whitlock for Riley Blake

Into the Woods is just as beautiful on a trail-side picnic as it is draped across a cozy cabin sofa.

One collection we have always loved is Into the Woods by Lori Whitlock for Riley Blake Designs. With bears, moose, trees, plaids, and forest-inspired details, it is a great choice for anyone who loves a rugged, outdoorsy look.

A Quilt Collection Made for the Outdoors

Quilting fabrics often lean floral and sweet, so collections with a more rustic feel can be harder to find. Into the Woods brings together cream, black, gray, and cherry red with motifs inspired by the forest—bears, moose, trees, checks, plaids, and cozy cabin details.

Pattern Details: Tiddlywinks

For this quilt, I used inspiration from Moda’s Project Jelly Roll, even though the fabric itself is Riley Blake rather than Moda. The pattern is Tiddlywinks, a free quilt pattern that uses a 2.5-inch hexagon template.

Quick to Cut, Sew, and Finish

My favorite part of this project was how quickly it moved from cutting to sewing to finished. The entire quilt took me about two days to make, including the quilting. The trickiest part was assembly because I did not have a design wall at the time, so there was a little seam-ripping along the way.

Inspired by the Columbia River Gorge

As a Pacific Northwest girl, I have been spoiled by incredible scenery, but putting this post together reminded me again how special it is. These photos were taken near the Columbia River Gorge at my sister-in-law’s cabin, with the hills along the historic Columbia River Highway in the background.

If you love scenery, hiking, climbing, or picnicking, it is hard to beat this part of Oregon.

Plaids, Bears, Moose, and Mountain Style

The plaids, checks, and tartans in this collection have that classic outdoor-gear feel you see all over the Pacific Northwest. Add bears, moose, trees, cabins, and wood-chopping motifs and the whole collection feels made for mountain wanderlust.

One of my favorite details is the repeating bear motif with mountains tucked inside the bears. It is a small design detail that gives the fabric even more of that mountain-cabin personality.

A Quilt Made for Adventure

Here is a full look at the finished quilt with help from my sweet little niece, whose arm span is smaller than the quilt. Good job, sweet girl!

Whether you use this quilt for snuggling under at home or spreading out for a picnic, it is a project made to be used, loved, and enjoyed for years.

Happy quilting, and keep the good vibes going.