Circle of Life

This is coming very, very late, but I feel better late than never and I got it in before the next challenge. Barely! This Thistle goes from new born bud to one that has lived out it's life, ergo "Cirlce of Life". The Thistle is Scotland's national flower. The noble plant is the namesake of Scotland's ancient order of chivalry known as "The Order of the Thistle". I thoroughly enjoyed doing this quilt and yes each petal was sewn down individually.