By the sea

My October goal and ticket to participate in One Monthly Goal (OMG) with Elm Street Quilts was to quilt and bind this little sea themed quilt. 

This quilt was started while participating in an online class on curved piecing with Cindy Grisdela through the Vermont Quilt Festival, I pulled these sea themed fabrics from my stash.

I found the fishy backing fabric while at a quilting retreat to Fairmont B.C. in addition to hours of sewing we decided to take a little trip down to Sugar Town Quilt Company in Cranbrook B.C.  I love anything fish, sea, ocean or water, so I couldn’t resist this piece.  It was in my stash before this little quilt was even a thought. 

I used Kathie James’ pantograph called Seaside, the shells and starfish just disappear into the busy quilt, just like they might in the ocean. 

So happy to have another quilt complete, these colours and fabric make me happy.

QUILT DETAILS

By the sea quilt 2022

The finished quilt measures 33.5 inches by 39.5 inches

Started: May 2021

Finished: October 2022

 

The sea does not reward those who are too anxious, too greedy, or too impatient. One should lie empty, open, choiceless as a beach - waiting for a gift from the sea. ~ Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Sea baby quilt

Joining with Elm Street Quilt’s (One Monthly Goal) OMG, for October I plan to quilt and bind this Sea themed baby quilt. 

During COVID I took an online class on curved piecing with Cindy Grisdela through the Vermont Quilt Festival, and pulled these sea themed fabrics from my stash. 

I had the backing piece in my stash, a previous impulse purchase, and decided to make the little sea quilt to fit. 

I have loved everything about this quilt.  Drop by at the end of the month to see how I've quilted it.

Smell the sea and feel the sky. Let your soul and spirit fly. ~ Van Morrison