Moda Fabrics Chemistry Quilt - Downloadable PDF

Moda Fabrics Chemistry Quilt – Downloadable PDF Pattern Summary

About This Pattern

The Moda Fabrics Chemistry Quilt is a free, downloadable PDF pattern from Moda Fabrics, featuring the beloved Chemistry fabric collection by Cosmo Cricket. Rated as an intermediate quilting project, this pattern guides makers through constructing a charming fabric card and envelope set — a delightful sewn accessory project that showcases panel-based quilting techniques. Rather than a traditional bed quilt, this design focuses on creating a finished fabric envelope measuring 5⅞" x 4" and a coordinating fabric card measuring 5¼" x 3¼", making it an ideal small gift or keepsake project.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces two coordinating sewn items:

• A fabric greeting card – a stiffened, lined, and top-stitched fabric card with a finished size of 5¼" x 3¼", trimmed and turned for a neat, professional finish.
• A fabric envelope – a fully lined, interfaced fabric envelope with a finished size of 5⅞" x 4", complete with clipped corners and a folded closure, designed to house the fabric card.

Together, these two pieces create a handmade fabric stationery set that makes a thoughtful handmade gift, especially when made using the Chemistry panel as the focal fabric.

Techniques Used

This intermediate-level project introduces and reinforces several core quilting and fabric sewing techniques:

• Fusing interfacing or flannel – stabilizing fabric pieces by centering and fusing either fusible interfacing or flannel to the wrong side of each piece before assembly, adding structure and body to both the card and envelope.
• Right-sides-together stitching – layering the main fabric and lining pieces with right sides facing before stitching around the perimeter, a foundational quilting and garment sewing method.
• Leaving a turning gap – stitching around the card with a 2" opening left unstitched to allow the piece to be turned right side out cleanly.
• Clipping corners – clipping three corners of the envelope after stitching to reduce bulk and achieve crisp, sharp corners once turned.
• Top stitching – finishing the card with a precise ⅛" top stitch around the perimeter for a polished, professional edge.
• Panel cutting and trimming – working with a printed Chemistry Panel, trimming ¼" away from the edges to prepare the card piece accurately before construction.
• Accurate seam allowances – consistent use of a ¼" seam allowance throughout, which is standard practice in quilting and essential for precise finished dimensions.

Stitches Used

• ¼" seam stitch – the standard quilting seam used for all construction seams on both the card and envelope.
• ⅛" top stitch – a close edge stitch applied around the finished card for a crisp, decorative, and structural finish.
• Embroidery floss stitching – floss is listed among the supplies, suggesting hand-stitching or decorative embroidery detail as a finishing embellishment, consistent with the handmade aesthetic of the Chemistry collection.

Materials and Supplies

This pattern is designed to use small, stash-friendly cuts of fabric, making it an excellent scrap-busting project. Required materials include:

• Chemistry Panel by Cosmo Cricket for Moda Fabrics – at least 18" x 22", used as the focal printed fabric for the card and envelope fronts.
• Fat eighths (9" x 22") – one each for the envelope exterior, card and envelope lining, and fusible interfacing or flannel.
• Small fabric squares and rectangles