A lovely volunteer Poppy in the garden bed!

Hi,

Just sharing some pretty Poppy photos! We didn't have as many nice poppies this year, but the last one is beautiful! It was a volunteer Florist Pepperbox Breadseed Poppy (seeds of original plant were from Baker Creek seeds)! 

Here are some photos:

Hope this brightens your day a bit!

Many Blessings,

Denise A. Buchwalter-Losczyk

Latest Projects in the Studio - Needlepoint!

 Hi!

Hope you are having a great Autumn. In between picking figs from our fig tree, I have been working on a little needlework. I will get back to quilting the finished Dresden Plate quilt top, but it was fun to take a break and work with another medium and project. 

Many years ago (decades!) I purchased some needlepoint supplies - canvas and a bit of yarn. After working on the Aurifil Dresden Summer Quilt-along project I was inspired to try some more needle work. It is something I enjoy. I haven't done much needle point, but I decided to try it again. I am enjoying it very much!

I had thought about buying one of the beautiful Ehrman Tapestry kits, but I really wanted to use my own design, created from my artwork.

Here is the finished Needlepoint Canvas. It is from a drawing of one of my Breadseed Poppy photos.

Needlepoint Poppy Design, size 5 and 3 Perle cotton on size 13 canvas

Needlepoint Poppy close up

I had to replenish my #5 Perle Cotton supply, so I ordered some from Michaels. Happily they had a sale at the time. I used a bit of #3 Thread I had in my stash also. 

New threads - DMC from Michaels

Thread aftermath on table (after stitching
some!)

Here is my original Sketchbook drawing:

Original Sketchbook Poppy Drawing

I'm planning to design another piece, using a bit smaller canvas, since my canvas base was showing a bit. (I used #13 canvas, I have some #14 canvas which is a bit smaller). I am still very happy with the outcome. 

I plan on creating several projects inspired by the photos I took 2 seasons ago of our poppies. 

Recently planted some more Breadseed Poppies this month and they are coming up!

Wishing you a Blessed Thanksgiving and Fall! And many Stitching Adventures!

Denise A. Buchwalter-Losczyk

Poppies Blooming in the Flower bed!

I hope May is treating you well!

I have been enjoying looking at our Bread seed Poppies blooming in the flower bed each morning.

The weather is cool in the morning and gets hotter during the day, so the Poppies only last about one day, then new ones have been appearing!

I planted 4 varieties this year - the seeds were all originally from Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. I saved some, and planted some from the seeds I had saved and one new packet variety from Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. 

(Be sure to scroll down after the text to see the photos!)

They are all Breadseed poppies - all edible seeds that can be used for baking. I planted extra so I'll have more to use and save.

The Hungarian Blue Breadseed poppies and the Florist Pepperbox poppies bloomed first. There was one surprise in the Florist Pepper box patches - some Red and white striped Poppies! I will be sure to save some seeds from them!

Now the Purple Peony and Giant Rattle poppies are blooming also. The bees are enjoying them early in the morning. Also, spotted some Hummingbirds tasting them!

They were all planted in the Autumn - late October.

Florist Pepperbox Poppy (frilly variation!)

Giant Rattle Poppy

Giant Rattle Poppies

Purple Peony Poppy

Hungarian Blue Bread seed Poppy

Hungarian Blue Bread seed Poppy

Florist Pepperbox Poppy

Florist Pepperbox Poppy

Hungarian Blue Bread Seed Poppies

Hungarian Blue Bread Seed Poppy

I hope you enjoy this little flower show!

Many Blessings to you,

Denise A. Buchwalter-Losczyk