Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Flowers to Brighten a Cold Rainy Day

It's been very cold the past few days. Today it's rained all day. I think the rain will continue the rest of the week. Today's high is 48 degrees.

It's OK with me. I rarely complain about rain because without it, I have to stand with a hose for hours every day to keep things growing.

I went out at 6:30 a.m. yesterday morning and nearly froze to death getting a couple shots of the creeping phlox. It's almost in full bloom in this picture.
I have to say that I am loving these yellow tulips that were supposed to be purple. The purplish stripe they started with is turning a wider red color. I have no idea what they are, but I know they are definitely not the Hot Pants that I ordered. I think I like these better. It's not very often that I am this happy when a company messes up my order.

I must have Halloween on my mind. Remember I bought a skeleton last weekend. This morning I had 15 minutes to kill before leaving for work. I decided on the spur of the moment to make this 4.5-inch witch block. It took precisely 12 minutes. I had all the fabric out from my last projects, so I just grabbed pieces and started sewing. I have no idea at the moment what I will end up making with it.
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5 comments:

  1. DaniWed May 27, 05:29:00 PM 2009

    So pretty! Yay!

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  2. BettyWed May 27, 08:39:00 PM 2009

    Wow Zoey..I'd pick up a piece of fabric and still would be sitting there hours later wondering what to do with it..
    Your phlox and tulips look gorgeous! We've had total sunshine for 2 days in a row! That's making me smile!!

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  3. JeanThu May 28, 08:18:00 AM 2009

    Zoey, I love all your crooping phlox with the tulips. Just lovely! I'm glad to see that spring is in full gear in your gardens! Jean

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  4. xinexThu May 28, 02:25:00 PM 2009

    Lovely garden! The flowers are gorgeous!...Christine

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  5. DianneSat May 30, 01:37:00 AM 2009

    Your creeping phlox and tulips are gorgeous!
    Hope it warmed up again!
    You are really a fast square quilter!

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