one more 2013 finish

I generally like to finish my do. Good Stitches quilts quickly so that I can get them donated but this was a tough one for me.  I talked a little about my reasons for choosing this block and just thinking about working on this quilt was a little upsetting.
do good stitches wish circle October quilt
My inspiration was this quilt and I had intended to have my half square triangles on point as well but when I played around with the blocks I really liked this layout.  In the end working on this quilt was therapeutic and I'm glad I pushed through and finished it up.

The quilting is an all-over swirl pattern.  I forgot to get a photo of the back of the quilt but it is a black and white print with an extra block pieced into the backing.
do good stitches wish circle October quilt
I am really glad that this quilt will be donated and I hope that it helps someone.  
do good stitches wish circle October quilt

Comments

  1. Pickles QuiltingDecember 29, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    Lovely quilt! I am sure that whoever gets it will be extremely grateful!

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  2. ReneeDecember 29, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    It turned out lovely, I'm sure it will bring some comfort and warmth to someone!

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  3. sophieDecember 29, 2013 at 12:07 PM

    lovely!! really pretty!

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  4. DebbieDecember 29, 2013 at 4:13 PM

    Lovely. Glad it was therapeutic to some degree. And glad it is done so it can encourage someone going through a tough time...

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  5. Melia Mae QuiltingDecember 29, 2013 at 4:22 PM

    Beautiful! I love half square triangles!

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  6. LisaDecember 29, 2013 at 5:46 PM

    Thank you for sharing your heart in this quilt. I know the recipent will feel every stitch of love you put in it. Thanks again!

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  7. kelleighDecember 29, 2013 at 7:21 PM

    I hope that your heart is a bit lighter with this finish. I know that a lot of prayers went into the blocks, for both you and for the young man who inspired this quilt.

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  8. BeccaDecember 30, 2013 at 6:31 AM

    The quilt is beautiful. I do hope it brings comfort.

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  9. Lies KosterDecember 30, 2013 at 7:35 AM

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  10. Lies KosterDecember 30, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    A very lovely quilt, Erica. I love your colour choice. The effect of putting them all in one direction is nice and "quiet". What are its dimensions? huisvlijtigLIESje.blogspot.com

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  11. KatJanuary 3, 2014 at 8:47 AM

    I really like the colors in this one, and great choice for the quilting pattern!

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  12. Ella and NestaJanuary 3, 2014 at 1:49 PM

    The layout is perfect! A very special quilt in more than one way.

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  13. KelliJanuary 5, 2014 at 8:59 AM

    It looks great and I'm glad finishing it really helped with the healing. Situations like that can be tough, I've dealt with something similar and I can relate.

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