Windham Fabrics Galactic Quest - Downloadable PDF

Galactic Quest Quilt Pattern by Natalie Crabtree for Windham Fabrics

About This Free Downloadable Quilt Pattern

The Galactic Quest quilt pattern is a free downloadable PDF designed by Natalie Crabtree and published by Windham Fabrics. The finished quilt measures a generous 68" x 85", making it an ideal size for a lap quilt, throw, or twin bed covering. The pattern is rated intermediate in difficulty, meaning it is best suited to quilters who are comfortable with precise cutting, half-square triangle construction, and organized block assembly. It is a wonderful project for those looking to move beyond beginner-level patchwork and develop more advanced piecing skills.

Featured Fabric Collection

This pattern is specifically designed to showcase Uncorked by Another Point of View, a fabric collection available through Windham Fabrics. The palette is rich and cosmic in nature, featuring deep, moody tones alongside vibrant accent colors that give the quilt its galactic, space-inspired character. The specific fabrics called for in the pattern include:

• Windham Solids 35370S-2 Jet Black — the primary background fabric, requiring approximately 1¼ yards
• 50107M-27 Onyx — used for large squares and half-square triangles, requiring approximately 1½ yards
• 50107M-25 Brick — a rich accent color used for small squares, requiring as little as ⅛ yard
• 50107M-42 Magenta — used for a series of 3¼" squares, requiring approximately ½ yard
• 50107M-28 Purple — an accent fabric requiring approximately ⅜ yard
• 50107M-30 Violet — which also provides the binding for the quilt, requiring approximately ¾ yard total
• 50107M-37 Spice — a warm accent requiring approximately ⅜ yard
• 50107M-38 Coral — a vibrant accent requiring approximately ⅜ yard
• 50107M-36 Butter — a soft, warm accent requiring approximately ⅜ yard

The combination of deep neutrals like Jet Black and Onyx with vivid accent fabrics in Magenta, Coral, Spice, Violet, and Butter creates the striking, celestial aesthetic that gives Galactic Quest its name.

What Is Being Made

The finished project is a patchwork quilt top measuring 68 inches wide by 85 inches tall. This is a quilted blanket or throw constructed from a variety of precisely cut geometric pieces that are sewn together in organized blocks. The design achieves a bold, graphic look through the careful placement of dark backgrounds and colorful accent fabrics. Once the quilt top is complete, it would be layered with batting and a backing fabric, then quilted and bound — steps that quilters would complete using their preferred methods.

Techniques Used

The Galactic Quest pattern employs several core quilting techniques that make it appropriate for intermediate-level quilters:

• Half-Square Triangle (HST) construction — Squares are cut once diagonally to create triangle units, which are then sewn together to form half-square triangles. This technique is central to the geometric, angular design of the quilt.
• Precise strip cutting — Multiple widths of strips are cut width-of-fabric (WOF) and then subcut into specific smaller pieces. Strips range from 1½" to 6" wide, requiring careful measurement and cutting.
• Block-based assembly — The pattern instructs quilters to mark and store cut pieces according to the block they belong to before piecing begins. This organized approach is essential for managing the variety of fabrics and shapes involved.
• Consistent seam allowance — A precise ¼" seam allowance is used throughout the entire pattern, which is the standard for quilt piecing and critical to achieving accurate block sizes and a flat, well-fitted quilt top.