Alchemist Quilt - Electric Version

FreeAlchemist

Jun 20

Modern quilt made with bold, high-contrast fabrics in a large-scale log cabin design — the Electric version of the Alchemist quilt pattern, perfect for beginners and statement-making decor.

The appearance of things changes according to the emotions; and thus we see magic and beauty in them, while the magic and beauty are really in ourselves.

— Kahlil Gibran, The Broken Wings

Design Inspiration

“Eudaimonia” is the Greek word for “human flourishing.” Eudaimonia Studio’s modern quilt designs are inspired by the ancient question of what it means to live well. The Alchemist quilt is inspired by the power we have - the beauty & magic within - to influence our perception. Nurture this inner goodness & sense of awe, and find the world blossom with even more love & wonder. In this way, we can be the alchemist of our own experience.

Details & Techniques

The Alchemist quilt is a fresh take on tradition - this bold, geometric design is rooted in the classic log cabin block! The full quilt is made from four quadrants, each with an identically constructed block that gets rotated to create the final design. This pattern can be made in a baby or throw size, with options for using 8 colors or using scraps and what’s in your statsh for a scrappy look! It’s a quick and satisfying make for confident beginners - all for free!

Fabrics

This Electric, throw-sized version of the Alchemist quilt comes to life with a bold palette of 8 saturated solids. For this quilt, I hoped to amplify the boldness of the large piecing by mixing brights, lights, and darks to create distinct dimensionality. This colorway felt like a risk, but one that I think definitely paid off!

Electric version of the Alchemist quilt, showcasing bold, high-contrast colors and large log-cabin style blocks in a modern geometric layout, showing a floral print backing..

The quilt top is all Art Gallery Fabrics Pure Solids:
- Color 1: Rock Candy
- Color 2: Sweet Macadamia
- Color 3: Raw Gold
- Color 4: Grapefruit
- Color 5: Aero Blue
- Color 6: Mediterraneo
- Color 7: Sweet Tangerine
- Color 8: Mirage Blue
This exact version is available as a kit from Global Fiber!
The backing is AGF Wonderlust Boho by Pat Bravo
Binding is AGF Storybound 2.5

Be sure to check out the Muted version of this pattern for more inspiration!

Want to color your own version? Create your own mockups of the Alchemist quilt on PreQuilt!

Quilting

This quilt was longarmed by Trace Creek Quilting using the Boho Birds pantograph by Melissa Kelley (Sew Shabby Quilting). I just love how this whimsical pantograph adds some additional interest and dimension to the large, solid pieces in the quilt. To me, it is another nod to how we can create our own beauty and magic in our experiences.