Cactus Pin Cushion Tutorial Info and a QAL

First, I found a tutorial to make the cactus pin cushion I showed you last week. Click here to go to the tutorial on the Sewing Lab blog. Here is another picture of mine.

I caught Spooky wrapped around it and couldn't resist taking a few pictures of her with it.

Second, I am participating in the Vortex QAL hosted by Amanda Jean of Crazy Mom Quilts. Below is my progress thus far.

I got off to a slow start but am now caught up. This link will take you to the information for the QAL, week 2. And this link will take you to the information for week 1. It's not too late to join in!