The last three blocks are finished. I enjoyed making these but I am glad to have them done to this point. I still have to add the dark strip to the top left block and to the other 11 already on the design wall. The photo below shows all 36 on the design wall. The paper is curling so they don't hang straight. I see one I might move to another place but generally I think I'm happy with the layout. I will start the border on Monday while I wait for the sashing fabric.
I saw 3 Indigo Buntings yesterday. I thought maybe a whole flock would come but no such luck. You can spot that bright blue wherever he goes. The redbuds are finally turning pink but it will be awhile before we have full blooming.
He landed on a peony stalk and waited for Mrs. Cardinal to finish eating.
Here is the other blue in the garden. There were 5 blue jays altogether but every time I got near the window with my camera they flew away. I felt lucky to get this shot.
The tulips must have liked our winter weather (or the drought last year) because I have more blooms this year than ever before.