Holly, Poppies and Friday Smile

I am still feeling a little uneasy admitting that after my years of never acknowledging Christmas until December arrives I have made several items in the last couple of weeks.

Here's Holly a very festive little ted>

Doesn't Holly look sad before I stuffed her?

Joining in with Annie's Smiles, although I'm a bit late, I know she doesn't mind.

This certainly made me smile.....(although if you've read my last post I'm still on cloud nine because of that lovely treat)

Nature throws some treasures and this is one that is growing in my garden right in the middle of a lavender bush. It was so lovely last night after a shower of rain ....

and this morning it had dried off and opened to reveal it's gorgeous centre. Very Georgia O'Keefe!

There's another one to follow sprouting from a crack near the front door to look forward to. 

All from  free seeds on the wind!

 Here's my Block of the Month swap for Diane of the cheshire quilter blog.. it's a Monkey Wrench and I do hope she likes it.

 I join in the challenge each month for Diane's group and this month it was Christmas again!! Diane had set another fun project which will help stock the craft stall in September with the funds going to Hope House Hospice. 

Pop over to Annie's for more smiles... it's never too late and you could add your own too.