tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726456144656096359.post5048621695339491375..comments2024-03-25T08:42:23.083-04:00Comments on Winging It!: The Early Bird for The Splendid SamplerJoan Fordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07147703923580700132noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726456144656096359.post-78536544675468024582017-05-26T08:27:53.844-04:002017-05-26T08:27:53.844-04:00Thank you for the robins in both techniques. My Mo...Thank you for the robins in both techniques. My Mom always kept track of when the birds were supposed to arrive. We had a seat right by the window and would watch the birds together. In the Fall we would go out and fill the trunk of the car with bayberries and the orange/red berries. We'd put them in the basement for use all winter. The car always smelled so good from the bayberries. Thank you for the robins in spring. Tra la. LOLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726456144656096359.post-51876299643303519682017-01-08T20:49:57.374-05:002017-01-08T20:49:57.374-05:00Thank you for send this to me. Will bookmark it so...Thank you for send this to me. Will bookmark it so I can read it when I am ready to do this block.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04019049248604773088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726456144656096359.post-31850402864300761142016-12-05T16:15:35.662-05:002016-12-05T16:15:35.662-05:00You are so welcome! Yes, I was excited to see The ...You are so welcome! Yes, I was excited to see The Early Bird on the cover, too! Joan Fordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07147703923580700132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726456144656096359.post-34196727259161302032016-12-04T11:56:06.001-05:002016-12-04T11:56:06.001-05:00I first saw your block on the cover of the book th...I first saw your block on the cover of the book that has been made with all the patterns. I was so excited and looking forward to adding that block to my quilt. Thanks for the darling design!Margaret Crowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08178533085367996972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726456144656096359.post-54368960178057705982016-12-03T09:57:07.210-05:002016-12-03T09:57:07.210-05:00. . . by the way, I'd love to see a photo of y.... . . by the way, I'd love to see a photo of your runner. I do love this block too!<br />Joan Fordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07147703923580700132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726456144656096359.post-52039747263496886962016-12-03T09:34:55.109-05:002016-12-03T09:34:55.109-05:00But the original pattern isn't paper pieced (I...But the original pattern isn't paper pieced (I'm not a fan of paper piecing either, and I didn't create the PP templates). But I'm glad you gave it a spin and enjoyed the results! Joan Fordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07147703923580700132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726456144656096359.post-23807618991983052702016-12-03T07:19:30.986-05:002016-12-03T07:19:30.986-05:00I don't normally enjoy paper piecing but this ...I don't normally enjoy paper piecing but this design was a must try!<br />Thank you for posting it and the excellent instructions and visuals. The pair of robins has made an excellent table topper!HighTidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05414944919595680139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726456144656096359.post-83596478166321694382016-12-01T14:15:58.047-05:002016-12-01T14:15:58.047-05:00Colleen, I feel the same way, tracking the return ...Colleen, I feel the same way, tracking the return of the migratory birds. I'm happiest when I see my first hummingbird. Like you, I keep track. The hummingbird feeder is up by May 1, and I'm on the lookout starting around May 8! You aren't the only one who can tell the date by the birds in the backyard! Thank you so much for your comments!Joan Fordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07147703923580700132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726456144656096359.post-71223629113978660212016-12-01T14:13:52.459-05:002016-12-01T14:13:52.459-05:00I do love the birds, too. I hope you enjoy making ...I do love the birds, too. I hope you enjoy making my little robin!Joan Fordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07147703923580700132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726456144656096359.post-9970999050504566692016-12-01T14:13:11.373-05:002016-12-01T14:13:11.373-05:00Yes, indeed, she is a little feathered cover girl!...Yes, indeed, she is a little feathered cover girl! Aren't the cardinals amazing this time of year? A bright pop of color in all the gray (or white when there is snow). That event was really fun this summer. Thanks so much for your nice comments!!Joan Fordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07147703923580700132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726456144656096359.post-21162478028098548362016-12-01T13:46:12.458-05:002016-12-01T13:46:12.458-05:00MaryAnn, you are so very welcome. Thank you for yo...MaryAnn, you are so very welcome. Thank you for your kind comments!Joan Fordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07147703923580700132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726456144656096359.post-50313205550284789362016-12-01T12:15:13.164-05:002016-12-01T12:15:13.164-05:00Joan,
I love your block(s) mostly because I LOVE ...Joan,<br /><br />I love your block(s) mostly because I LOVE robins! I too wait for winter to end with the arrival of the first robins. I must be getting old because I have been mentally keeping track of their return the last few years. Sometime around Ash Wednesday the last couple of years. (Next I will be writing it on the calendar like my MIL!!) For me their return is like the light at the end of a very long tunnel, with just a little way to go. Although, a little way can be 2-3 months long in Minnesota!<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your talents and the adorable robin blocks.Colleen Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08019466435347478040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726456144656096359.post-74305946327109907202016-12-01T10:52:34.391-05:002016-12-01T10:52:34.391-05:00Beautiful block! I'm really surprised to see t...Beautiful block! I'm really surprised to see this. I'll try to make it, although I didn't start with the splendid sampler blocks at all. Birds are also my favorites. Thank you for the pattern!Hilda de Withttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992369755222916664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726456144656096359.post-78072007538201066732016-12-01T07:45:53.519-05:002016-12-01T07:45:53.519-05:00Ever since I met you last summer at the Calico Gal...Ever since I met you last summer at the Calico Gals meet-up in the middle, I've been looking forward to your block. I actually noticed it on the cover of the Splendid Sampler book, and was looking forward to it, not knowing it would be yours! One of our favorite activities at my house in the spring and summer here in Syracuse is to sit on our back deck and listen to/watch the birds in our trees. We love cardinals best, but the robin is such a perfect choice for the happiness of spring, especially in the midst of the darkest, grayest part of winter here in CNY. Thank you!Mrs. Mannionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14115615342384152067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6726456144656096359.post-77028743865439031912016-12-01T06:56:28.531-05:002016-12-01T06:56:28.531-05:00This is one of thee most amazing and peaceful bloc...This is one of thee most amazing and peaceful blocks of the Splendid Sampler and your layout to ensure completion as well as the embroidered label make me smile and feel comforted by your gift. The times in the USA are troubling right now but this little block is such a sign that we do have control of our world by what we choose to do (sew) and the friends who help us create (your efforts and sharing of this pattern). Thank you!MaryAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14415301867049152813noreply@blogger.com