Ocean inspired quilts

There's an imminent new arrival in our extended family, so it's time for me to get working on another version of my baby beach scenes. Simon suggested I incorporate surfing since the father is a keen surfer. That was the starting point for my designing, anyway. I ended up with this row of (potentially surfable?!) waves which will go across the top of the reef/water section, and I started by piecing them. I divided the waves into organic shapes, much like those I used in the much larger…

Treasures from the Sea June embroiders seashells by the seashore. Designed and embroidered by: June DudleySize: 16" x 19" Wall Embroidery Designs:

Storm at Sea is a pattern that uses small changes in straight angles to create an optical illusion of rounded shapes. Here are some gorgeou...

It's August, and a good time for some fun and FREE patterns for FISH-themed quilts ! (plus sharks, jellyfish, a mermaid, and fish pillows.) ...

Main - Sea turtles on Maui...opinion? - I am not sure why, but hesitate to fuse these onto the quilt! There are 2 more dark rows at the top-design board is too small. I invite all opinions!

Turtle Bay by Deborah Edwards for Northcott Fabrics is a gorgeous ocean-themed fabric collection featuring sea turtles, sea weed, sea urchins, swirling tide, a single ombre print from beach to ocean, colorful texture prints, a border stripe and 24" x 42" panel to to make a turtle-themed bag for your next beach trip!

As I started typing this post, I realized that I had not named this quilt I've made for my daughter and son-in-law. It's the colors of the ocean and looks like waves, so it will be called "Ocean Waves". Ocean Waves is finished! This pattern is "Canyon Dance" and this is the fourth or fifth quilt I've made with this pattern. I love it! (It is square... the photo is wonky!) My daughter loves these colors, as do I. It was fun playing with all of these batiks. I started not to use this photo…

It's August, and a good time for some fun and FREE patterns for Beach and Ocean themed quilts ! To go to a pattern : Scroll down the page u...

Any Color Theme is Wonderful! What do you make if you have one charm pack? Show off the 5″ squares in this pretty quilt. One charm pack, plus a background, will make a sweet baby quilt. Two packs of 5″ squares will make a twin or throw. This is an easy quilt to make, too, …

So I’ve shared some of these pictures on social media but decided it deserved it’s own post!