Arete Quilt - Wild Blue Version
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!
This quilt was pieced by Meagan Walker of Lomond Slopes Quilts
Fabrics
This version of the Arete quilt features an 8-color palette centered around cool shades of blues and teals, with pops of golden orange and pink. The mix of soft and striking tones adds depth and movement to the geometric design, creating a dynamic, modern look that feels both grounded and vibrant.
The quilt top is all Art Gallery Fabrics Pure Solids:
Color 1: Raw Gold
Color 2: Tender Green
Color 3: Ethereal Pink
Color 4: Hydrangea
Color 5: Blossomed
Color 6: Aero Blue
Color 7: Atmospheric
Color 8: Lakefront
The backing is AGF Marble Glacier by Suzy Quilts
Binding is AGF Pure Solids Lakefront
Be sure to check out all the different versions of this pattern for more inspiration!
Want to color your own version? Create your own mockups of the Arete quilt on PreQuilt!
Quilting
This quilt was longarmed by Trace Creek Quilting using the Sashiko pantograph by Karen Thompson. This pantograph mimics the overall quilt design so well, with its four-pointed star motif.
Tools Used
Machine: Bernina 475QE
Piecing thread: Gutermann Sew All thread
Batting: Pellon White Cotton with scrim
Olfa 45mm rotary cutter & rotary mat
Adobe Illustrator for trusty mockups
