This, That and The Other...

Happy Friday!

Thank you all who voted for my red and white Irish Chain.  As of right now as I write this post, I do not know the results. I'll update this blog post when I find out.

Who knew I would get so many comments and suggestions on a needle threader? Not me!

The Stitchin Post is having their Pajama Sale tomorrow- the earlier you get there, the better the discount. Wear your PJ's for an extra 5%.

I plan on looking for the Sewline threader. I'm a visual learner so I love THIS video about it.
 My second choice will be Bohin. Here is another VIDEO demonstrated by Becky Goldsmith, (Piece o Cake )
 And if neither of those are available I'll pick up the Clover.  Thank you all for your input! Quilters are never shy about recommending a product, are they?

Hey, I've found a new blogger that makes outrageously stunning quilts! Go say hi to Hilda at
Every Stitch and welcome her to blogland! Make sure to go back and read (or at least look at the photos!) of all 5 posts!
And just so you know, she commented on my blog and I clicked on the link to check out her profile. If you read and do not leave comments, that's ok, but it sure makes it more fun when we can interact.

I've been working on my challenge project that I showed you here. I was having a hard time figuring out the math since my blocks are not square. I don't even know how to Electric Quilt it, but YAY! I figured it out today, so now that I know what I'm doing I should be able to move forward much quicker on this. How are you doing on yours Barb, Sue and Jill?

I'll leave you with some more great photos from the Aurora Quilt Show I went to last month.

Have a terrific weekend!

Beyond the Cherry Tree and More...

I'm actually starting the quilting on my 11th block of Beyond the Cherry Tree. That's 2/3 (not counting the border or the cross hatch)Woo-Hoo!!

I made stencils and marked it with my Frixion pen, then I will outline quilt the applique.

Love this stencil. What I'm using is what was on the original quilt. Very quirky and it is making it much more interesting to quilt.

Here's one I just finished.

I love these needles, but am having a harder time of threading them these days. Anybody have any suggestions for a long thin straw needle with a big eye? I'm thinking of purchasing a threader like this. Any thoughts on that?

My Irish Chain quilt made it to the finals in the Bloggers Quilt Festival for the two color quilt category. If you have a moment will you please go here and vote for my quilt?

And please, exercise your American right to vote!

Just Takes 2 and Mountain Trail Winner

Thank you to all 24 of you who added your Mountain trail quilt or sent me a photo! I am thrilled with each and every one of them!! I put numbers 1-24 in a bowl and randomly picked #4- Judy from
Small Quilts & Doll Quilts blog. Congratulations Judy you won the 5 red fat quarters. Please send me your mailing address and I'll get them posted.
I wish I had something to send to all of you for participating. I have so much fun doing these quiltalongs! I'm always on the lookout for another one to share on my blog.

Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative broke all records at Houston this year. "The Warden" went to Houston and was sold. The other 4 are registered and as soon as I have a number I'll send them off. 

And without further ado, here is the latest batch of Just Takes Two.

The little curved block isn't great, but with all the other blocks it will be just fine.

Here is the first set of flying geese I made. These are monsters! They measure 3x6 or some crazy big size like that! LOL I've been using Eleanor Burns ruler to make the ones for JT2 and I'm not sure why I thought I needed the super size. Maybe I can work them into the backing.

Support AAQI

November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. How appropriate that AAQI is in Houston selling hundreds and hundreds of priority quilts!

The Celebrity Invitational Quilt Auction is on now! Bid early! Bid often!

Here are my recent donation quilts.

#12,365 Chaos & Order

Chaos & Order will be up for sale soon. I'll be sure to let you know when it is.

These next 4 were made by Kathie from Inspired by Antique Quilts then sent to me to finish. I've been quilting one each night and should finish the binding on the last one today.

Bummer I had to trim this one to make it the correct size. I think it still looks good.

My favorite of the four.

I thought the binding added a bit of holiday pizazz.

Have a lovely weekend!