Bright Spots Quilt - Soft Glow Version
Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.
— Helen Keller
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 Bright Spots quilt is inspired by the concept of radical optimism. It represents the opportunities that present themselves when we stay open to the possibilities of what progress can be made in the face of unfortunate circumstances. With realistic optimism, conviction & skillful action, we can turn daunting challenges into dazzling bright spots.
Details & Techniques
The Bright Spots quilt pattern is available in 5 sizes (lap, throw, twin, queen, & king) making it a versatile project for any quilter. This pattern focuses on half-rectangle triangles (HRTs) and is a great introduction to add this technique to your repertoire! To help you master the pattern and HRTs, we’re also providing a video course that walks you through every step of this technique - check it out here!
Fabrics
The Bright Spots quilt uses colors equally throughout (the one exception is the lap size), and makers determine each block’s color combination, i.e., there is no predetermined color placement. There are options for fat-eighths and fat-quarters (depending on size), as well as scrappy versions too!
For this version, I wanted to create the feeling of soft, little glows. After all, optimism doesn’t need to be especially loud or blinding; it can be that quiet voice that gently reminds us that there are possibilities ahead, even if they currently appear dim.
The quilt top is all Art Gallery Fabrics Pure Solids:
Background: Pearl
Colors 1-8: Thistle, Snapdragon, Shrimpy, Spruce, Honey, Olive Oil, Pistachio, and Balsam Fir.
The backing is AGF Love & Lore Aurous.
Binding is scraps of all the above AGF Pure Solids.
Be sure to check out the Night Sparks version of this pattern for more inspiration!
Want to color your own version? Create your own mockups of the Bright Spots quilt on PreQuilt!
Quilting
This quilt was longarmed by Sassy Quilting using the Big Blossoms pantograph by The Quilting Mill.
Tools Used
Machine: Bernina 475QE
Piecing thread: Gutermann Sew All thread
Batting: Pellon White Cotton Batting
Olfa 45mm rotary cutter & rotary mat
Adobe Illustrator for trusty mockups :)
