do good stitches update

I spent the last couple of days finishing up our November quilt so that I can get it donated this week.  I really enjoyed making this pattern (it is called Simply Woven from Moda Bake Shop) and seeing this quilt is actually what inspired me to want to make a quilt for Moda myself.  The pattern is pretty simple (as long as you read the directions very closely!) and it was a lot of fun to make.  I can definitely see myself making this again.
do good stitches November quilt, Wish circle
For the backing I used this DS Quilts fabric which I got for $3 a yard a Joann's!  I think it works nicely with the quilt and I am loving plaids lately so of course I bought the rest of the bolt :)
Simply Woven quilt back
I also finished up my January do Good Stitches blocks today.  Caitlin had asked us to make 1 or 2 Arkansas Traveler blocks using this tutorial  with this photo as our color inspiration.  The color combination is very pretty, I think that the finished quilt is going to be gorgeous!
January DGS blocks

Comments

  1. Steph JacobsonJanuary 12, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    Beautiful quilt! I love the backing and the way you quilted it. (And I wish my Joanns had that plaid fabric for $3/yard!) And your quilt blocks are so pretty. I enjoying putting this block together and am going to try to get a second block made this weekend.

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  2. CarlaJanuary 12, 2013 at 7:10 PM

    Both projects are lovely.

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  3. LeeJanuary 12, 2013 at 8:12 PM

    Love those Arkansas Traveler blocks! : )

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  4. Heather D.January 12, 2013 at 8:45 PM

    Oh how I wish I could find $3 fabric!!!

    The November quilt looks amazing. You did a great job on the finishing.

    Lovely bee blocks too.

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  5. Lisa LisaJanuary 12, 2013 at 9:23 PM

    Beautiful quilt and blocks! And I LOVE the backing fabric!!

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  6. LynnJanuary 13, 2013 at 6:13 AM

    Love your quilt! I am putting borders on the September quilt and sending it off to be quilted.

    DS fabric for $3 a yard??? I'm heading to my Joann's today!

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  7. BarbJanuary 13, 2013 at 6:39 AM

    Love the blocks and the quilt - great find for the backing!

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  8. The ThompsonsJanuary 13, 2013 at 6:46 AM

    The quilt turned out so well!! It looks great!

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  9. TeriFebruary 9, 2013 at 5:26 AM

    It looks fabulous. I've been collecting all the DS clearance at Joann's, and I never saw that print. I have quite a mountain, but I am still amazed when I see a print that I didn't find.

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