Wonderment Quilt - Holiday Lights Version
Watch the stars in their courses as one that runs about with them therein; and think constantly upon the reciprocal changes of the elements, for thoughts on these things cleanse away the mire of our earthly life.
— Macrus Aurelius, Meditations
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 Wonderment quilt illustrates the importance of seeking out - even dwelling on - what is mysterious and beautiful. Cultivating a sense of awe provides us with perspective, humility, and connection to something greater than ourselves.
Kits for sample versions are available from Global Fiber.
About the design.
The Wonderment quilt illustrates the importance of seeking out - even dwelling on - what is mysterious and beautiful. Cultivating a sense of awe provides us with perspective, humility, and connection to something greater than ourselves.
This simple and playful design is a quick project using traditional piecing with quarter circles. With the use of larger curves and room for trimming, this is a great quilt for anyone looking to get some practice with curved piecing.
Learn more about the Wonderment samples pictured.
More about the Wonderment quilt pattern.
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Instructions for a 60” x 60” throw quilt
Printable templates included; acrylic templates (sold separately by Cut Once Quilts) make tracing/cutting your pieces a breeze
Cutting diagrams help with efficient cutting and get you sewing sooner, with labels to help keep you organized
Coloring sheet to help get you started, with sample mockups for inspiration; plus, plan your quilt on PreQuilt!
Downloadable PDF
Materials & maker credits.
Samples pieced by Brooke Shankland. All fabrics in the quilts pictured are Art Gallery Fabrics. See details on each sample pictured in the Wonderment Studio Notes.
Longarming by Wild Phil Quilting using the Midnight Moon pantograph by Melissa Kelley of Sew Shabby Quilting and the Winterfest pantograph by Patricia E. Ritter.
Details & Techniques
The Wonderment quilt is a 60” x 60” throw and the perfect project for a confident beginner ready to expand their skills. The pattern focuses on piecing quarter circles (the perfect introduction to sewing curves!) and offers a quick, satisfying make for seasoned quilters.
It’s also a great opportunity to dive into your fabric stash: use a fat-quarter bundle you’ve been saving (you’ll need 7 colors) or pull from your scrap pile (you’ll need 13 pieces measuring 8” x 12” each).
Fabrics
This version of the Wonderment quilt features a bold, bright red-orange background paired with a mix of holiday hues and pops of unexpected color. The palette captures the spirit of the holiday season in a way that’s colorful, modern, and delightfully unexpected!
The quilt top is all Art Gallery Fabrics Pure Solids:
Background: Tigerlily
Colors 1-6: Olive Oil, Rock Candy, Summer Sun, Emerald, Sweet Macadamia, Apricot Crepe
Color 7: Mirage Blue
The backing is AGF Be Merry
Binding is AGF Pure Solids Zambia Stone
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 Wonderment quilt on PreQuilt!
Quilting
The quilting was done by Wild Phil Quilting using the Winterfest pantograph by Patricia E. Ritter. I just love how this design adds to the holiday magic of this quilt!
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
