The other day, Dee had a post all about sunflowers. And if I had to pick a flower that represented August, it would be the sunflower.
I started several sunflower seeds earlier this year. And thanks to the squirrels…. not one of them made it past a sprout!
But also thanks to the squirrels (I’m assuming), this giant volunteer showed up in my garden on the corner of Willow Grove. Well… it didn’t just show up, I’ve been watching and tending to it for a couple months now. But it’s only the last couple of weeks that it’s really gone crazy. For reference, I’m about 5’7″… and it’s about a foot taller than me. It’s got one big head at the top… but also dozens that are sprouting off the sides.
The top head has finally just opened
And the others won’t be too far behind. It’s going to be just spectacular. And while it’s blooming outside…
Saturday was mostly raining, so I couldn’t get out to do my garden work I had planned (more on that this weekend). So instead, I stayed in the studio and made sunflowers. Why, you ask… well as I said…. sunflowers are the ultimate symbol of August to me.
And someone just happens to be in need of an August quilt for his chaise…
Hopefully I get another rainy day this weekend to quilt it. He is obviously a little impatient!
Wandering Cat Studio 
Val, that is one beautiful sunflower!! And you are gorgeous! Oh to be young again. Your quilted flowers are even prettier and if LBB has any say, it better be finished soon. He looks like he has an apprentice learning to be demanding too. 🙂
Blessings,
Betsy
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That sunflower is amazing!
Group us now wondering why he doesn’t have a blankie for EVERY month. LOL
The sunflower quilt is beautiful.
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Sunflower seeds…now, that’s some yummy stuff.
LBB and Lemmy are pushy, aren’t they?
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Spectacular sunflower!!!! The newest quilt for Burton is beautiful, too!
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What a flower!!! Sorry the squqirrels got the others, but this one seems to be making up for that. Burton’s August quilt is gorgeous. I’m betting Lemmy wants his own chaise!!
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Wow! What a beautiful sunflower! Love that quilt, too. The sunflowers around here this summer don’t seem anywhere near that big, but then it’s been unusually dry.
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Sunflowers always remind me of the beginning of the school year. Most of the country roads are lined with wild sunflowers and their happy blooms.
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That’s a beautiful block! My neighbor has some HUGE sunflowers in their yard but not a bloom yest.
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That is an awesome sunflower! I have never seen one that tall. The sunflower blocks are just beautiful. You’ll soon have another finished quilt.
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Your sunflowers are lovely…all of them and you too! They say August to me!
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Beautiful flower, beautiful quilt squares! And a handsome boy enjoying it all.
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