I really love to look at things close up as you can probably guess by now if you have been reading the blog. Here are a couple closeups…
First closeup is the Whitlow Wort (Paronychia virginica). A favorite and delightful prairie plant.
Next up, the Two-flowered Milkvine (Matelia biflora)! In this case, there was only one flower that was blooming.
The leaves are as hairy as the flower on Two-flowered Milkvine. 
Greeneyes (Berlandiera betonicifolia) seed head.
Certainly not a flower! When I took this photo, I was surprised to see the green and red on the under belly of this Leaf-footed bug (Coreidae).
Lastly a step back so you can see the whole bug! Inside the Growing Movement to Share Science Through Quilting
Keep looking!
The more you know, the more you see and the more you see, the more you know.
Nice photos. Quilting article is a great idea.
I love your prairie wildflower selection! Some of my favorites.