Recently I had an opportunity to do a pattern test for a designer I’ve really enjoyed getting to know by seeing some of her sweet blocks on another blogger’s site. Thanks Wendy 😉)
I printed my pattern, read it over twice and then started cutting my fabrics.
This pattern was well written and easy to follow. With our crazy winter weather and the rapidly changing barometric pressure, I have been experiencing migraines almost every day but thought that I’d just play with fabric to distract myself. I finished this block in just a couple of hours.
I was so very upset because it came out the wrong finished size. 😢. I went back to the pattern and realized that the problem was all my doing. I had turned one piece the wrong way and with my head being wonky, I hadn’t noticed.
I cut some new fabric, starched and pressed it and in two hours from start to finish redid my block.
Next up:
For these patterns (and more) please go visit Sandra’s site Sandra Healy Designs. There is sure to be something there to tempt you in to starting a new project.
Quilt Schmilt 
Your cardinal block is so pretty, and you’ll enjoy making the squirrel – so glad you are enjoying her designs!
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Thank you Wendy for both the comment and the introduction to a great designer 😄
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Beautiful cardinal block, looks so realistic.
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Thank you Vicki. It’s such a great pattern. 😄
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Love this cardinal block. How important pattern testers are! The shorter cardinal is cute too!
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Thank you. It was fun to do in spite of the migraine 😉
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Oh the cardinal is lovely! Great pattern!
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Thank you! I do really like this pattern, too! 😉
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Love your cardinals–both of them! And that squirrel is going to be super cute!!!!
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Thank you Emily. Such fun blocks to make. 😉
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I LOVE the bird block! Great job! 🙂
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Isn’t that cardinal just the cutest pop of colour Gail?
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