When I See August

...I think of Sunflowers.

One of my favorite flowers. So happy and Sunny!

Now that I am back in a house and have a garden, each spring when I plant Sunflowers...
this is what I envision... Big, Fat, Beautiful flowers.

This is my reality:

 I love seeing the deer in back of my house....but they are rude guests and eat my sunflowers!!! **

They'll probably have these down to the nubbins by the end of the week.

 

 

 

But they can't get the Sunflowers on my door! (MSQC Hat on a Cat)

 

 

 

 

 

 

These days my Friday evenings are divided between two live sessions:  Ukulele Zoom and
Cheryl Sleboda Whited of Muppins Sewing Emporium.

This past week she was introducing all kinds of new items in the shop, among them this fat quarter bundle.

This picture of the Fat Quarters does not do the fabric justice.  The colors are so vibrant.  I just HAD to have them....
My Sister's 32nd wedding anniversary is coming up so I made them a small gift

Quick and easy coasters. (Front and back) The perfect place for a sweaty glass of Sweet Tea
(there is a piece of batting on the inside.)
Find a YouTube video HERE.

In these last days of summer, it isn't too late to to accomplish something in the studio (she said to herself.)

 

 

 

UPDATE:  August  22, 2024  

Miracle upon miracles...I have a Sunflower! 
Shhhhhhh, don't say that too loud, the deer might here!

 

 

*Ukulele Zoom:  HERE 4 pm Pacific Time.  This group is open to all.  If you don't play the ukulele, now is a good time to start.
*Muppin's Live on YouTube:  HERE 5 pm Pacific Time

** I have a new plan for next year...I'm going to plant the Sunflowers with the Zinnias (incognito) in the flower bed nearest to the house.   
They don't seem to eat the Zinnias. See if that intimidates the deer a bit.  And, if not...at least I'm feeding the wild life.