Banksia roses and granny blocks

I was in desperate need of a play with colour today. 
This is the first block of a new quilt that is made up of granny blocks....somehow seems appropriate! I am going to use the left overs from Bertie's quilt with a few bits and pieces thrown in. 

Couldn't bring myself to show you the whole block...it's all a bit wonky. It was my practice block! My family would say....but they're always wonky!!!!!

We planted a number of tiny tubes of yellow banksia rose along the fence line of the rose garden some years ago now to disguise the outbuildings and tank. They served their purpose well and have thickened up beautifully. Bill usually attacks prunes them with the hedge trimmer whenever it takes his fancy. We have pruned them at all different times and they still continue to flower ....albeit just once. I have often regretted not planting them on all three fences around the rose garden to add that unifying element.....but no, I wanted one of everything so ended up with a bit of this and that. I am still learning.

And now....

They are going to be given a trim tomorrow to remove all the dead wood. I have already seen new signs of life so this might encourage even more.



Thank you Denise for the geranium cuttings and seeds. You are very kind.

And then there is this little man who makes our hearts sing!!!! When we have Facetime each week , he likes to put the ipad on his train and take us around the house with him. Amy is talking to him here as Sam is videoing.