Friday, May 5, 2017

Folk Flowers!

 I used the leftover black four patches from my sampler project to make the border on this little wall hanging.  Just need a little (lot?) of stitching to bring it to life!!
This is my Zinnia tub...they are coming on, now!!  For many years, we did not have bees in the backyard due to pesticide use in the neighborhood...but I have a bee hive, now, and I love to nurture them!!  So...a gift for the bees!!!


Hope each of you has a great weekend!!


Julie

16 comments:

Janet O. said...

Oh, that is a really sweet little quilt. The checkerboard border is a perfect finish. :)

Julierose said...

Love your little quilt --and that B&W border is perfect! hugs, Julierose

jude's page said...

Black and white makes all the difference to a quilt doesn't it? And I LOVE zinnias, such a lovely splash of colour. They are something that grows well here too, but mine are just finishing now.

Karen said...

Now that is a good border for the watering cvan piece. I like that one a lot.

Kyle said...

Running Man is picking up his bees today for his two hives. Nice to hear you're a bee keeper too 🐝🐝🐝

Little Penpen said...

Cute folk flowers!! Pretty zinnias for the bees!

Tired Teacher said...

Zinnias were always in my mom's garden - a hardy and pretty flower in many different colors. They make me happy. The American honey bee is struggling from pesticides and parasites. I wish more people would pay attention to their plight - our food source depends on their contribution.

Loris said...

Beautiful flowers. I'm glad you have bees for them now.
Love the checkered border :-)

AnnieO said...

Very simple checkered border but oh so special with the flowers. Zinnias are so cheerful.

QUILTING IS BLISSFUL, DI said...

Pretty block and thank you for having bees and feeding them--
enjoy the moments, di

Sue SA said...

Great border and use of left over pieces on a sweet little quilt.

Binsa said...

Lovely border Julie, love your tub of flowers..

Randy D. said...

REALLY cute! I love the little flower pot. Did you needle turn? or machine applique?? Great use of 4-patches!
And zinnias are just so pretty!!

loulee said...

cute!!

KaHolly said...

Yay for bees! Love your block! The perfect use for leftover blocks! XO

Anonymous said...

hi Julie,lovely work,well done xx

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