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Not much going on around here this evening.  I have been running around like a chicken with it's head chopped off at work the last couple of weeks.  So have not felt like doing much in the evenings lately.

Instead of sewing I have been spending some time  a Lot of time on pinterest!  Which is good and also not so good.

I have come across some great ideas for what to make/giveaway for the May Day Giveaway!  Over at
Sew Mama Sew

Are you planning on participating,either by hosting a giveaway or by trying your luck at winning??
I am planning on both!

So,any thoughts on what I should giveaway here on my little blog?  Ideas are running around in my head,but I would love to hear what you guys/gals think!

Spring has sprung,or Not!

The plan was to come home from work and take photos of the second round of Gothic Windows blocks that have showed up in my mail box.  Until I woke up to this....

Which is still going on as I type up this post at 9:15 pm!!  Welcome to Spring time in the Rockies :)  Mind you I am not really complaining,since we really need the moisture,its just not great photo taking weather!

Last time I posted a photo of the blocks these did not get into the photo.  Oops!  Sorry Sara,better late than
never tho :)  I love the one that looks like paint splotches!

These came from Kristy Lou They are so bright and I think the bees are cute.

Check out how the yellow just jumps off these blocks!  These are courtesy of Vickey.

When the package with all these goodies arrived in the box I couldn't imagine what it might be!  It was such a fat package :)  After opening it and pulling out all the prizes inside I was smiling ear to ear!
The cool thing is that my package of little thank you notes had dwindled down to one,and now there is a whole new package for me to use up ;0)  Thank You so much Jamie,this was a awesome package!

This is going to be a Sweet Quilt.  Thanks to all the lovely ladies in Hive # 1 over at Stash Bee,You Rock :+)

Bee Blocks

Can you believe how fast the weekend flew by?  It seems like it was just Friday evening,and here it is Sunday night already!

These are my Sew Bee Blissful blocks for May.  The block is FireFly and the fabric
is Ty Pennington's Impressions line.  My favorite of the two is the one with the brown.
My first thought was to use the brown and aqua together,but there was not enough for the
pieces needed.  These blocks are for Melissa over at Sew Bittersweet Designs she has
an awesome blog :)  I love the block she picked,and the fabrics.  She is going to make a
quilt for her husband with these blocks!  Lucky Guy ;)

Next up my blocks for April,I know they are a little late,but only by a few days.  These
are also for Sew Bee Blissful.  I don't know the name for these blocks :(  Sorry!  They are
for Caroline over at Serenity Quilts A sweet blog you should check out :)  I don't have
a favorite,I like them both equally.  The photo is dark because it was overcast all afternoon,
and evening,I was racing against the clock to finish these before it was to late to see outside!
Made it just in time.

That was all the sewing accomplished this weekend.  This morning I also made two batches
of cookies for out lunches this next week :)

Have a super week!

X-Factor quilt top finished!

After spending most of the week doing other things,Friday evening I was finally able to get in some sewing time :)

So here is little Matty's quilt top (X-Factor) all finished up!  It only took me a couple of weeks
longer than I planed,and since his parents don't know that I am making quilts for the boys,its
all good :)  The back is in progress and should be finished in the next few days.

Looking for some super cute summer napkins???  This is one of three sets that I finally
got listed in my shop today!  They have been finished for a week or so,just waiting for me
to get off my butt find the time to photograph and list them.

This is what the back looks like on two sets,the third set has a different backing fabric.  If you
would like to see that set,you can access my etsy shop through the button on my side bar :)

I have also received more of my Gothic Windows blocks,which I will post photos tomorrow
or sometime this next week.  Hope everyone is having a super weekend ;)  Now its time to go
get busy on my bee blocks for this month!

Follower Friday?!

It has been a busy week around here.  Mostly outside in the yard,and also garden prep!  We even planted a few things,such as,tomatoes,onions,garlic,and my herbs :)

In the flower department,the sunflowers,columbines,and a few others too!  Now if the deer will leave them alone......

Anyway,on to the topic at hand,Follower Friday!!!  I have been doing a bit of thinking about where this little blog of mine should be heading,which is another topic for later.  One of the things that I thought about is my Lovely followers :)  More specifically,how to show my appreciation of you all,for clicking that follow button on my side bar.  Here is what I came up with.

Each Friday I will Feature one of my Followers (who has a blog) here on The Sunflower Patch
so without further ado.....

Meet Sew Sister    Would you look at that beautiful Sunflower,and check out the cute little "sewing Bee"!  A girl after my own heart,Sunflower,need I say more?

Did you go and check out her little tutorial for making your own laundry soap?  Pretty cool huh,I think so too!  Going to have to give it a go myself.  How about this cute little Strawberry Lunch Bag the Strawberry fabric is super sweet :)

Have you ever wanted to make yourself a book bag to carry your library books?  Yes,well check out this
tutorial and you will be able to make one of your own.

Look at this elegant little cell phone holder/cozy

Have you ever made your own bath Bombs,or fizzes?  I never have,but would like to give this
a try this next fall/winter :)  Are these not the prettiest little heart shaped Bath Bombs ??

She has lots of wonderful posts for you to check out,so please go show some Bloggy Love and post a few comments!  While you are there why not click the follow button,cuz you know we all Love New
Followers ;)

Hope you all had a great week!! :)