Favorite Friday Flowers 6/15/12

Here a crown of thorns that has been always in bloom since the day I brought it home 21 years ago. Isn't it amazing?

Next is a spot of color that came as a complete surprise.  I think these are Indian paintbrushes.  Haven't had them in my garden for 3 years.  They are tiny plants - the flowers aren't more than an inch and a half across, but they look so sweet.  Started to bloom while I was recouping.   I am blessed by their persistence and beauty.

I'm linking to Tootsie's Flaunt your Flowers and Shay's Favorite Things Friday - check them out.

Applique Thursday Not

I found a new blog for us.  It's Marcia's Crafty Sewing and Quilting.  She has a great blog, and a Thursday linky, too.  Check her out here.

Where did the days go?  I meant to start a new applique project - I did at least finally find the green I need for Esther's block - but wound up free motion quilting yesterday and before I knew it the day was gone.  But I'm determined to have something started today.  It will be that block for the Forget Me Not quilt.  LOL - I"d better start on it as the next month's block comes out tomorrow! Yikes.  Well, while I was convalescing, I did find this pattern (I bought it several years ago)- mostly applique with a little piecing - just what I like:

I hope to start this one also to take the place of my Jubilee Album blocks which are ready to be put in a top. 
And our winner last week was Debbie in NC again!  Debbie, your batik charm is on it's way to you.  So, we'll do it again, shall we?  A batik charm to one reader who leave a comment or a link - two chances for a comment and a link.  Good luck!

Lastly, won't you share some eye candy - applique or not, just finished or a treasured one?  Look for the blue submit button.  I love eye candy!

Another WIP for Wednesday

Ready to quilt - all back pieced, batting put together, and top ironed forming a sandwich that is now pinned.
Now am I ready?  I've practeced feathers as per Judy's instructions, but for the life of me I can't seem to get the left side of the feathers to go correctly, so am using a freezer paper guide. One ironed in place on quilt.  Off I go to try it.  Hmmm, maybe I'll have lunch first.