Just Takes 2 http://justtakes2.com You need a cool slogan here. Thu, 17 May 2012 02:06:46 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 May 15 Blocks from Dear Jane http://justtakes2.com/may-15-blocks-from-dear-jane/ http://justtakes2.com/may-15-blocks-from-dear-jane/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 13:58:29 +0000 Gay Bomers http://justtakes2.com/?p=1319 There is never a good time to have a computer malfunction and when it happens on the day you want to upload something important it’s even worse. Brenda’s computer has been acting up for the last couple of days and by last night it was simply refusing to cooperate. She’s also on a teaching trip to Dallas, TX so until she’s able to get her computer up and running you can download the May 15 patterns from Dear Jane right here on the Just Takes 2 blog site or on the Just Takes 2 page at Sentimental Stitches.
There are three blocks this time. Two are foundation paper pieced and one is applique. Here’s a look at Brenda’s blocks -

Block 36


Block 37


Block 39

And now, here’s what you’ve all been waiting for…………… (updated 5/16/2012)


Just Takes 2 Blocks for May 15 – Click Here

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See Gay’s photo and get your new embroidery patterns at www.sentimentalstitches.com

Hope you enjoy them!

Gay and Brenda

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We know this has been a long anticipated set of instructions because it includes directions to sew together the first 28 blocks. Wow! Can you believe all you’ve accomplished since January 1?

There’s a little bit of everything in today’s group of blocks.


How about some hand piecing in Block 25


A bit more foundation paper piecing in Block 26


Our most challenging applique yet in Block 27


And good old rotary cutting and machine piecing in Block 28!

There are 14 pages of instructions this time so put some paper in the printer and head over to Sentimental Stitches™ to get your patterns. There’s a link at the end of post and on the Just Takes 2™ page. You’ll also find a tutorial for Back Basting and a Skillbuilder™ video on needleturn applique if you’re not familiar with those techniques and want to give them a try.

If you’re new to Just Takes 2™ – Welcome!
You can purchased retired blocks and redwork embroidery designs HERE

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Block 14  Whirlygigs

Block 15 La Corbeille

Block 16 Origami

Block 17 Parcheesi

Block 18 Petal Pushers

 

Thank you all for participating in our Name that Block project.

Please contact me jane1863@dearjane.com if yours was the wining name. I also need those whose names were chosen for Unit 3.

Two different people suggested Origami and Parcheesi. That’s pretty amazing, isn’t it?

 

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Block 14

Let’s Fly

Pinwheel Garden

Spin city

Whirling Dervishes

Whirlygigs

 

Block 15

A Tisket A Tasket

Eggs in One Basket

Flower Girl’s Basket

La Corbeille  (French for Basket)

Scrap Basket

Triangular Basket

 

Block 16

Center Point

Conical

Origami

Outstretched Star

Triforce

 

Block 17

Broken Hearted

Centered Arrows

Monkey in the Middle

Parcheesi

Roundabout

 

Block 18

Aunt Emma’s Hanky

Bridal Hanky

Floral Square

Petal Pushers

Square in Bloom

Wind Farm

 

Unit 4 is our last Name That Block Contest. There seems to be more interest in the traditional names of the blocks than in renaming them. We understand.
There may be a block or two later in the quilt that are unique to the quilt maker . In this case, we will have a “Special Election.” We want to thank those of you who have participated. You have given us some very good names!

 

 

]]> http://justtakes2.com/vote-for-unit-4-block-names/feed/ 0 Names of Blocks 1-13 http://justtakes2.com/names-of-blocks-1-13/ http://justtakes2.com/names-of-blocks-1-13/#comments Tue, 06 Mar 2012 19:26:58 +0000 jane1863 http://justtakes2.com/?p=1042 Block 1   –  Around Tuit

Block 2  -  Dash Away

Block 3  -  Square Dance

Block 4  -  All’s Square

Block  5  -  All Star

Block 6  -   Four Heart Harmony

Block 7  -  Friendship Ladder

Block 8  -  Table for Four

Block 9  -  Kissing Fish

Block  10  -  Rays of Hope

Block 11  -  Quilt House

Block 12  -  Diamond in the Rough

Block 13  -  Flying North

 

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Time to name blocks 14-18. Please send me your choices for the names by Tuesday night.

Do not vote on the Blog or the Forum. Send your votes to me,  jane1863@ dearjane.com

Your choices need to be kept private, so you don’t influence other voters.

Thanks! I look forward to receiving your votes!!!

brenda

]]> http://justtakes2.com/name-the-blocks/feed/ 2 March 1 Blocks at Sentimental Stitches™ http://justtakes2.com/march-1-blocks-at-sentimental-stitches/ http://justtakes2.com/march-1-blocks-at-sentimental-stitches/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:18:53 +0000 Gay Bomers http://justtakes2.com/?p=1002 Today’s the day! It’s time for the Unit 5 blocks at Sentimental Stitches.

There are four blocks this time. Block 19 is a fifteen inch Feathered Star with Optional Redwork Embroidery for March 1 – Click Here to Purchase.
Block 20 is a strip of Flying Geese.
Block 21 is a traditional Square in a Square.
Block 22 is another strip of Flying Geese.

Have you had a chance to check out the new Just Takes 2 Forum? It’s one of the best places to stay connected with everyone making the quilt.

There’s lots to do and see so…………

Go to Sentimental Stitches™ for March 1 blocks



*** We have found an error on the foundation patterns for the Flying Geese on Blocks 20 & 22. The beak of the last goose has fallen 1/4″ so the angle is incorrect on pieces A14 and A15!

The pattern file has been corrected…….

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Block 12 Diamond in the Rough

Block 13 Flying North

Thank you for your votes!

Gay and Brenda

]]> http://justtakes2.com/block-12-and-block-13-names/feed/ 1 Recast your votes for Unit 3 Blocks http://justtakes2.com/recast-your-votes-for-unit-3-blocks/ http://justtakes2.com/recast-your-votes-for-unit-3-blocks/#comments Thu, 23 Feb 2012 23:49:44 +0000 jane1863 http://justtakes2.com/?p=963 We have had ties in the voting for Block 12 and Block 13.

Please vote again for the following choices:

Block 12
Diamond in the Rough
Tumbleweed

Block 13
Flying North
Shooting Arrow

Send your vote to jane1863@dearjane.com by Friday night, February 24.

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