Inspired by my Student

I teach 5th grade and one of my students was doodling the other day and drew the flower below.  I thought it might make a fun applique design.

So I started doodling.  Here's what I drew:

I went for some interesting flowers with "things" down their centers.  Some of them are fun and I'll probably try one soon.   

I also drew this as an idea for applique circles with feather quilting.

I am looking forward to Christmas break when I can do some quilting!  Two more days...

Suzy