Coneflower Season

Coneflowers are one of my most favorite of summer's floral beauties

They're reliable, they return to visit me every summer

and they always produce colorful blooms

no matter the environment - wet - dry- cool - hot

it doesn't matter

they return.

And now, I can enjoy the beauty of the coneflower year round.

This quick, wool applique candle mat helps me get my coneflower fix

even when the cold winter winds are blowing and the snow is swirling

I added hot fix crystals for a little bling on the "cone"

From bhg.com "Purple coneflower is one of the toughest, most reliable perennials on the market"

As you can see, my coneflower is indeed purple

But, it has some added burnt orange coloring

A very similar coloring to the coneflowers growing in my garden

Disclaimer:

I pressed the wool with my iron and held it in place too long,

thus scorching the purple wool!!!

*sigh*

Instead of hand stitching, I used my sewing machine for the applique

My #BabyLock #Sashiko did an outstanding job on those leaf veins . . .

and on the coneflower stem

The back of the mat is finished off with a simple, cotton fabric

This little mat is a lovely addition to my late summer décor

Enjoy the late season beauty of this great earth God has created, my friends.