Sunday Scripture...

Summer Breeze...

Brynwood Needleworks - Confederate Jasmine Flowers

It's that time of year again. Although it's not yet summer, I can't help but think of this song every time I walk out our front door.

Last year, I filled a huge, blue pottery planter (that Handsome gave me for my Birthday one year) with Confederate jasmine and beautiful blue flowers. (I can't remember what they're called.) Since then, they have been busy growing...a lot!

Brynwood Needleworks - Confederate Jasmine with Blue Flowers

These days, that planter is a riot of blossoms...and the heavenly fragrance that rises from the jasmine transports you to another time and place. It's a sweet, heady scent that I adore. It "makes me feel fine".

Brynwood Needleworks - Flowers on the pool deck

I was inspired to walk around and take pictures of some of the other flowers in our yard. The hibiscus and red geranium near the pool were in bloom, too. I give them so little attention, but they generously share their beautiful blossoms in spite of it. I do regular watering, but only until the afternoon rains of summer take care of them for me. Then, I'll need to monitor them to make sure they don't get waterlogged.

I think this is my favorite time of the year in Florida. The temperatures are mildly warm, and the humidity is low. Yes. On second thought, I'm certain it's my favorite time of year.

 

It's On Its Way...

Brynwood Needleworks - Birthday Table Runner

I met my goal!

After approximately fifty hours of effort, it's done.

Brynwood Needleworks - Birthday Table Runner Showing Reverse

I added patchwork on the center of the back of it, too.

Brynwood Needleworks - Birthday Table Runner

 

I stayed up until 3 am yesterday hand stitching the last applique' panel. I assembled everything when I got up, machine quilted it, and then added the binding, but no hand stitching this binding. It was stitched-in-the-ditch instead because of the time crunch.

In the end, it was finished, wrapped and in the mail on time. Tag, Bella and I took it to the post office and when we were assured it was on its way, the three of us came home to a pool party to celebrate. Yes. I did fall asleep in the chaise as the sun set through the pine trees.