You have done a wonderful job on your blocks. I am planning on doing this one also but haven't made any yet. I think I am liking your orange in the sun instead of the yellow.
There is another block of the month that you might like since you are getting into applique. Check out
www.p3designs.com and go into her forum. You will have to log in with an email address but she is doing a mystery BOM this year and the first month is really pretty flowers. I also hope to do this one but seems I am trying to overload myself lol.