Arete Quilt - Cowgirl Version

Arete

Aug 25

Written By Chelsea Le Bouton

The great and glorious masterpiece of man is to live with purpose.

— Michel de Montaigne

Design Inspiration

“Eudaimonia” is the Greek word for “human flourishing.” Eudaimonia Studio designs are inspired by the ancient question of what it means to live well. The Arete quilt is inspired by Aristotle’s concept of “excellence,” representing the continuous pursuit of one’s highest potential in all aspects of life—intellectual, moral, physical, and creative. To live with arete is to align every effort with a deeper why, transforming our multidimensional lives into an overarching life purpose and more meaningful existence.

Details & Techniques

The Arete quilt is an eye-catching pattern designed with the confident beginner in mind. It’s available in four versatile sizes (pillow, baby, throw, and king), making it perfect for anything from a bold home accent to a full bed statement!

This pattern features two foundational quilting techniques: half-square triangles (HSTs) and half-rectangle triangles (HRTs). If you’re new to these techniques, Arete is an excellent introduction. The clean lines and dynamic layout make it a rewarding and quick sew, while still offering just enough of a challenge to grow your skills. Arete is all about building skills and making something beautiful along the way!

Fabrics

This version of the Arete quilt features features a warm and playful four-color palette of golden ochre, soft rose, cream, and peach. The limited color selection keeps the look clean and modern, while the mix of dark, light, and dusty tones adds personality and charm!

The quilt top is all Art Gallery Fabrics Pure Solids:
- Color 1: Sandstone
- Color 2: Georgia Peach
- Color 3: Gingerbread
- Color 4: Sweet Fig
The backing is AGF Floral Zest by AGF Studio
Binding is AGF Pure Solids Sandstone