We've been really fortunate to have had some amazing quilters work their magic with our fabrics and I'm excited to introduce a brand new project that just exemplifies the modern seaside vibe that we hoped our fabrics could inspire.
Kate Conklin is a published quilt designer from the Central Coast of Australia. Even though she is enjoying their wintery months, Kate embraced the spirit of our fabric and designed this wavy Sea View quilt using only a single fat quarter bundle of all 10 patterns in the collection. She paired it with Kona cotton in Ash for the sashing and border and Aqua and White for the backing (you could also use our Sky and Cloud solids). She also used 1/2yd of Earth solid from our collection for the binding, but it could easily be another Kona solid.
We'll be carrying her Sew Views pattern in our web shop in a few days, or you can buy the .pdf pattern directly from Kate.
OK, but here's the even more fun part! Kate and Cloud9 have teamed up to offer a fabulous double giveaway and you have 2 chances to win. Together we'll be offering a set of the .pdf pattern and a fat quarter bundle of Beyond the Sea to two lucky winners. She'll be hosting one opportunity to win on her blog and we'll be doing the same here.
To enter on our blog here:Simply leave a comment telling us what you love most about the beach. For me (Michelle), it's a bit ironic because I'm not much of a summer beach person, but I do love the beauty of the shore and the treasures you can find there.... a walk in the cooler months does me just fine. It can really clear the cobwebs just looking out over the horizon and listening to the crashing of the waves.
Then, click on over to Kate's blog and follow her simple instructions- and while you're there, check out all the other incredible projects she's been working on.
For both giveaways we'll be shipping worldwide, so anyone can enter. We'll randomly be drawing names Tuesday Aug 10th (not sure of the times due to our time zone differences!)
It's absolutely a MUST that you leave some sort of contact info. If we can't locate you in a few clicks, we're afraid we'll move on to another randomly drawn winner.
Good luck!
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Congratulations to our winner Jenn! So many wonderful and truly inspired comments. It's amazing how the ocean moves us all. Thanks to everyone who entered!
I love watching my son play in the sand at the beach more then anything!
ReplyDeleteI love the quilt and the fabric is gorgeous! Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteMy favourite thing about the beach is ... family get togethers on warm evenings at the beach with gelati.
:) Amelia
ameliasliedrecht at yahoo dot com
I'm with you Michelle - I'm not a huge summer beach person. But I do have hope for the beach this summer - maybe a new tradition? Later this month my family (with boys of 3 and 1) is meeting my brother's family (with a boy of 2) at the beach.
ReplyDeleteMy favourite thing about the beach is the way the fresh salty sweet scent builds as you get closer and the joy of sitting in the sand just breathing the goodness in over and over.
ReplyDeleteAhhhh .. the beach. Love the sound of the waves more than anything. The power of the ocean is amazing, it calms me right to the core. I wish I lived close to the ocean! I do have many local lake beaches that serve our family well, and, just love watching the kids run and jump and play.
ReplyDeleteusually, my favorite thing about the beach is the town that surrounds it ;), although i do love to collect small stones and shells if i'm lucky to find them. wonderful fabrics and giveaway!
ReplyDeletei love oceans! and i love it most, when i am nearly alone there, so autumn and winter is a perfect time to go there :)
ReplyDeleteWell, I love the beach during and after the sunset; I love the breeze, the waves and their sound.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
fsarah09 at gmail dot com
I just love that summery feeling that I get at the beach. It doesn't have to be summer, it feels so relaxing being there. I think it is a combination between walking barefoot on the sand, some waves, birds crying, the wind, and this special light, that makes it so calming.
ReplyDeleteI love the way the breeze is cooling even when it is super hot! And also watching the boys (2&4) playing tag with the waves!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite things about the beach are the sounds of the waves and the smell of the salt air. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI could live on the beach! I love it :) I love the sun, the cool water, the sweet smelling air, the colors of the sky melting into the sea and the shimmering sand. But most of all I love beachcombing looking for shells, beach glass and other treasures.
ReplyDeletePretty collection Michelle, and that quilt is gorgeous!
OMIGOSH...the fabric is amazing...I love the feel of sand in my toes BUT I dont swim in the ocean..I'm afraid of critters...LOL
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful quilt!
ReplyDeleteI love the shore. I always say that the beach is my happy place. It's like just being there can suck all the stress away into the ocean and I'm left with happiness and relaxation. I love to go any time of the year!
The beach has to be one of the most relaxing places on earth. There is nothing more soothing than the sound of the waves.
ReplyDeletebelinda at gelhausen dot org
I love the beaches of Sardinia (Italy), you are lying on the beach and you think you are in a post card.Thanks for the giveaway, I love this collection.
ReplyDeleteAs a grownup I'm not really a beach person either. But when I was little, I learned how to swim in the ocean and every summer my family would go to our beach house where my cousin and I would go swimming for hours and hours. So swimming in the ocean is what I love the most about going to a beach.
ReplyDeleteMy favourite thing to do at the beach is swim in the waves! Even if it's that warm, I'm first into the water. Love the quilt and the fabrics - they are perfect together.
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt! I grew up in a small coastal town.. The feel of sand between my toes and the small of salt in the air always makes me think of home.
ReplyDeleteWhat I love the most about the beach is the sea. I love swimming in the sea, it's so much better than swimming pools! I live in Portugal, and although it is a small country, it has a long coast line with wonderful, sandy beaches.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the great giveaway!
ap_lemos at yahoo dot com
I'm not much of a sun worshipper so I like a bracing winter walk along the beach. The colours, though muted, are really diverse.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love the sounds! The ocean ever churning and crashing on a big rocky beach or gently lapping on a secluded beach. There's no shortage of entertainment for the ears.
ReplyDeleteI love the carefreeness of the beach. No worries beyond what to eat to cool off! I love it!
ReplyDeleteI love the wet sand at the beach, and I love the smell of the beach... fresh...
ReplyDeletethank you for this great giveaway.
mikthasq(at)gmail(dot)com
I can't narrow down my love of the ocean to any one aspect - I love it all! The sound, the smell, the feel of the wind, the sunsets, sunrises, etc., etc.! gmmeenan at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteI'm not a summer person either! but I love walking the shore in the fall and hearing the waves break the quiet of the empty beach.
ReplyDeleteI love everything about the beach, but the calming affect of the sound of the waves is what keeps me coming back time after time!
ReplyDeleteI love the sunsets on the beach! Oh, and can I just say that I've been drooling over this fabric for months and have been searching for the perfect quilt pattern to make with it. What a perfect pair!
ReplyDeletevirginiamae(at)gmail.com
we live only 2 hours from Florida's emerald coast in the Gulf Of Mexico. we spend many weekends watching our little girl playing in the sand, chasing birds and just basking in the sun. Being at the beach is not only relaxing- it's inspiring! Beautiful white sand beaches, gorgeous blue-green waters- who would not be inspired. It's a beautiful quilt.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the beach. I grew up in a beach town and miss it very much. I love most my morning walks by the water and the dinner picnics with family.
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Vana
I love reading on the beach. There's just something about digging my toes into the sand, smelling salt air, and enjoying a good book that is so pleasurable.
ReplyDeleteI love walking along the beach, especially on cooler days and watching the waves & wildlife. It really takes me to another place where focus can be narrowed or forgotten altogether.
ReplyDeleteI'm a swimmer and triathlete- so I love actually getting in the ocean for a swim. Especially when my hubs walks along shore as I swim, so I can see him the whole time!
ReplyDeleteI love the beach, its so calming with the waves and fresh air, I wish we lived on the coast, lake beaches just arent the same as ocean beaches.
ReplyDeleteI love the beach in the Fall and the Spring when it is a bit cooler. The smells, the sounds, the feel of sand, and the cool breeze relax me just thinking about it.
ReplyDeleteI'm not into the beach when it's summer, but adore it when it's raining or stormy! I love sitting in my car by the beach on a wintery wet day eating hot chips with the kids.
ReplyDeleteClear nights in the fall with a bonfire and a cozy new sweatshirt - cuffs of your jeans just a little damp - that's the best time to be at the beach.
ReplyDeleteI love to watch my daughter making sandcastles and splashing in the waves. I adore these fabrics, they're right at the top of my wish list after I've finished my Happy Garden quilt! I've already got one of Kate's quilt patterns - she's a very talented lady.
ReplyDeleteFor me it's the quiet peacefulness of the beach. Hearing the waves and turning my phone off. This quilt makes me feel that peacefulness just looking at it.
ReplyDeleteshaffer(dot)alison(at)gmail(dot)com
I grew up in San Diego close to the coast. My days were filled with the smell of salt air. When I moved to the Midwest for 14 years it was one of the things I missed most. Now that we are back I get that smell all over again and now with my own kids. I love it!
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The beach always helps me put things in perspective. Watching the ocean is very calming, and its sheer power and constant rhythm reminds me that what I perceive to be problems in my life are really very insignificant. I always come away from the beach feeling restored and ready to start anew.
ReplyDeleteThe fabrics are BEAUTIFUL! Would love to work with them.
I love to go to the beach with pail in hand and spend hours beachcombing. This is a wonderful giveaway!
ReplyDeleteOH WOW! OH WOW! This is beautiful! What I love about the sea is the striking beauty to see something so beautiful and mesmorizing! I could watch the waves over and over all day long jsut crashing into the shore
ReplyDeleteI live in the middle of the country and have only been to the beach once. I was amazed by the beauty of the ocean with the waves gently rolling in. The sand was so soft--I loved the feeling between my toes! stephjacobson(at)hotmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteMy favorite thing about the beach is the cool breezes! I lived 2 blocks from the beach for 12 years, and it was heavenly....8-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt! My favorite thing about the beach is waves. An afternoon by the pool just can't compete with an afternoon playing in the waves.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE everything about the beach! The beach is my favorite place in the world. There is just something about the ocean that mesmerizes me! I love taking the kids and watching them play in the water and sand. To me the beach is just a magic place!
ReplyDeleteMy info is in my profile :)
The sound of the water lapping and rushing the shore is my favorite thing... it is mesmerizing. Wet sand between my toes is wonderful. The smell of beach evokes clean to me. The taste of the salt in the wind and the beautiful sights to behold...The beach is truly a 5 senses experience that I welcome 24/7 - sunny, windy, foggy... all of them
ReplyDeleteI miss the ocean beaches. The closest thing we have where I live now are lakes. My favourite thing is watching the waves roll in. At least I can get my "ocean" fix at Lake Superior.
ReplyDeleteAn early morning walk on the beach before it get crowded is my favorite time. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI love how peaceful the beach is, when it's not crowded. And I love watching my kids play in the sand. Thanks for the fun giveaway!
ReplyDeletevintagefern@gmail.com
I love the rugged Oregon Coast just for the simple beauty!
ReplyDeleteWinning would be so fun!
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we love the beach - we live on the gulf coast is southwest florida and we love the hot summer days when the water is warm and we can sail and splash around in the water!
ReplyDeleteI love watching the waves roll in, and building sandcastles.
ReplyDeleteblessed.mama4 at yahoo dot com
I love warm sunny beach to relax on. Unfortunately, I live in Oregon and we have a windy "coast" instead. However, there are some summer days that have a bit of beach magic!!
ReplyDeleteI love the sounds of the beach~ laughter, waves, birds... I don't get there much, but I can hear it often!
ReplyDeletemy2sweetthings (at) yahoo.com
In Ontario, all of our beaches are on fresh water lakes, so I love that you don't get that salty taste in your mouth when you dive in to cool off in the water.
ReplyDeleteThanks for a fab giveaway.
I love winter beaches - quiet and isolated, but still with that sense of "bigness"
ReplyDeleteI love the beach. I love watching my children enjoying the outdoors, hunting for seashells and most of all I get to catch up on my reading and take a nice long nap.
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I just love the smell and colors of the beach, growing up on the prairie it's such a luxury to live within driving distance to the ocean now!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilt designed for a gorgeous line of fabric! I love to walk with my sweetheart barefoot in the sand along the water. That would be my favorite thing about the beach.
ReplyDeleteI'm not really a beach person either, as far as lying onthe sand & going in the water. Which is really pretty funny when you consider I am surrounded by some of the most spectacular beaches in the world here in Hawaii. But I do love to look & enjoy my daily drive by some of them.
ReplyDeleteI love getting away from the noise and just listening to the surf. Thanks for the chance!
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I am not a fan of sand or salt water but I love the salt air and have always lived in port cities. Even our vacations are planned around coastal areas. Being more than an hour from an ocean makes me claustrophobic.
ReplyDeleteAs a child I could spend all day in the ocean. My favorite memories and beach picnics. Strange as it sounds, I love the crunch of sand in my sandwich!
ReplyDeleteI love the ocean breeze first thing in the morning.
ReplyDeleteI love the relaxing sound of the ocean :)
ReplyDeleteI like to stand still on the beach and look out at the horizon, see how far I can see. Then I like to pull my eyes in a little closer and watch the rise and fall of the ocean. It soothes me and moves me at the same time. Love your fabrics! They are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love the beach! We live in Hawaii-- so it's kind of a prerequisite! It's the only place my kids can actually run free! These quilts are gorgeous!
ReplyDeletebreathe.jae@gmail.com
I love everything about the beach! I'm a marine biologist, so tidepooling in the summer (when the tides are super low) is a favorite activity. I also love a winter beach; the smell is divine!
ReplyDeleteI love going to the coast in the off season- one visitor's bureau in Oregon hosts a glass float giveaway. They have local artisans handmake beautiful glassfloats that are then hidden along the miles of shoreline for treasure hunters (and the very lucky) to discover! We have yet to discover any, but we buy one each trip just because they are so pretty to collect!!
ReplyDeleteMissyH
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Going to the beach on an autumn afternoon, just looking through the clear water passing quitely over the different couloured pebbles can bring my mind to ease in an instant!
ReplyDeleteThank you for such a great giveaway!
I love taking my dogs to the beach and watch them play in the surf and find out that salt water isn't so yummy yo drink!
ReplyDeletebest part about the beach? no computers, phone, tv, etc. and the sound of the waves crashing into the shore. heaven.
ReplyDeleteI miss the beach so much! I grew up on the coast of VA so going to the beach was just something to do there, like breathing or something. Now I'm locked inland in Utah.. so I don't have that constant access anymore.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite thing about the beach is standing at the shoreline, and then just letting the waves lap at your toes and feet and ankles.. if you stand in the same spot long enough, you'll end up being stuck in the sand ankle deep. When we drove back to visit my family this past April, I had the opportunity to do this with my 4 year old.. it was thrilling, and it was a special moment for me I think to introduce my landlocked child to the ocean in that exact manner.
I love the smell of the salty air and the relaxing sounds of the waves.
ReplyDeleteI have always loved the beach growing up, now I reside at the beach. It is such a magical place that is constantly changing everyday!
ReplyDeleteI grew up near the Mediterranean sea, and I love how warm and calm it is... You can stay in the water for ever, floating, watching the sky, you can see fish and sea urchin, mussels on the rocks. It's warm and salty and spells home to me.
ReplyDeleteThe rocky beaches of Alaska are like a different world with little creature treasures in every crevice!
ReplyDeleteI love the sounds of the ocean...the waves, the birds,the squish of sand under my feet. love your fabrics! another fabulous collection!
ReplyDeleteI love to find the cool shells and/or rocks and sometimes shark teeth!
ReplyDeleteColleen
butler83ataoldotcom
I just bought some sandpiper fabric and can't wait to sew with it. It is just sooo soft. My favorite part of the beach are the coastal views. Finding little creatures is fun too. I'm not much for sunbathing, and the tide freaks me out a bit when swimming.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite thing about the beach is walking and looking for shells. I like to be out really early, so it's pretty quiet and I can listen to the water and hunt to my heart's content. Your fabrics are lovely!
ReplyDeleteI'm not really a beach bum, but I do love sitting in a cozy cabin looking over the water while it rains and storms.
ReplyDeleteand then going down to the beach to see what has washed up on the shore.
I love the blue of the sky and water, and the sugar like white of the beach sand, the sound of the moving water and watching porpoise. What can I say - I live in Florida. Kate's design is wonderful and suits your Beyond the Sea collection.
ReplyDeleteI love the sound and the smell. Its unique to the beach. You can't find it anywhere else and its so soothing.
ReplyDeleteListening to the waves crash. Especially if you can leave your window open and listen to it as you are drifting off to sleep...
ReplyDeletethe quilt is so pretty. i'm not a beach person either >.< i do love the smell of the water and cool breeze.
ReplyDeleteThat fabric is beautiful, I love it!! My favorite part of the beach is sitting on the sand, reading a book, and listening to the waves. Perfect!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely quilt! My favorite thing to do at the beach is to walk barefoot for miles in the surf and hunt for beach glass.
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It depends on the beach for me, but my favourite thing about the beach is either swimming (if the water's warm enough) or beachcombing (at cooler, quieter times of year).
ReplyDeleteikkinlala AT yahoo DOT ca
I grew up in a beach town and have always loved the feel feel of the warm sand underfoot but I think the thing I miss most is the sea air.
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is amazing with the light blues. Fave thing at the beach is the sounds of the birds, waves and children running around--BUT it all comes together peacefully somehow too:)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt and fabric! I think what I like most about the beach is that you forget what is going on in life and just live in the moment. Enjoying family, solitude, or whatever may be doing at the time.
ReplyDeleteJennifer
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I love looking for small treasures at the beach, relaxing and enjoying family. Thanks for an awesome giveaway!!
ReplyDeleteI'm also not a summer person cause I don't like to be hot, but my fave thing about the beach fixes that up for me. I love to wade at the waters edge. So refreshing.
ReplyDeleteAmanda
BRITBABY13@hotmail.com
I love the beach early morning when most folks are asleep! It is the most peaceful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt. Being on the beach for me is totally calming just watching the waves coming into shore. I love walking and collecting shells and driftwood you can find near the beach.
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt (seen it in real life)!
ReplyDeleteI love how tired the kids are after coming home from the beach, they always sleep really well, YAY!
I love the sounds of the beach! And I too much prefer it when it's quite, cool, and deserted.
ReplyDeletetriciacornell at gmail
I am lucky enough to live by the beach and the beach is my favorite thing in the world. What I love most is the feel of the sand between my toes and the smell of the salt air.
ReplyDeleteYour fabrics are so gorgeous and I would love to have them here in my own quilter's hands! It's easy for me to answer, since I just spent the day at the beach with my family - I love reading a good book at the beach (now that my children are older and self-entertaining, I can enjoy that luxury!). Thanks for this very sweet giveaway!!
ReplyDeleteI grew up at the beach, and just love being there.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing the ocean and watching the waves crash. any time of year works for me but the less crowded the beach the better!
ReplyDeleteI love the patterns!
ReplyDeletethe beach for me? I love the continuity that I get out of visiting the same beach every year, the one my mother visited as a girl. I love the sun and the water, and mostly sitting in the water after sitting in the sun. Our family takes very lazy holidays & I love the lazy feeling I get at the beach.
My favorite part of the beach is to sit and watch the tide go in or out. Going out you can explore all the little tide pools and the sealife and coming in I like to race up to the water and than back before it can get my toes. Can you believe I am a 59 yr old grandma? I miss my beautiful seashore, I moved from Seattle, Washington to the dry windy Amarillo, TX.
ReplyDeleteI love the fresh breeze- ahh wonderful just thinking about it:)
ReplyDeleteI am fortunate to live a bike ride from the beach in southern california. The best part about the coast is the surfing! :-)
ReplyDeleteI love the beach, but don't get there too often. I love sitting in a low chair right at the edge and just let the water wash over my feet and legs. I also love walking along the beach at night with husby, it is sooo romantic. Thanks for this opportunity to win your lovely fabric.
ReplyDeleteI love the sounds of the sea. The waves crashing, breeze blowing and seagulls crying are very calming for me.
ReplyDeleteI love almost everything about the beach and that you use all your senses to enjoy it - smelling the sea air, listening to the sounds of the waves, feeling the water and the warmth, and tasty the salt in the water.
ReplyDeleteI love looking out over the endless horizon and the peaceful feeling that it always brings. I love the clean air that helps me to breathe so much better. I like to imagine how far it is to the other side of the ocean and who is on the shore there looking my way.
ReplyDeleteThe beach...one of my favorite places! I love the sound, I love the feel, and I love the sparkle in the sand! My toes take great delight in being covered with it!! Thanks for sharing your inspiration of it on fabric! :)
ReplyDeleteFor me the beach is all about the senses. First, the smell hits me as I arrive on the drive in....and it NEVER fails to live up to the expectation, no matter which ocean. Then the visual, the sea swept sand, the waves (gently lapping or violently crashing). Soon after comes the sound, rhythmic, comforting, predictable. The feel of sand between my toes as I make my way to the shoreline brings me back to a place of peace and comfort every time. And finally the taste of the salt water on my lips when I finally submerge and let go.
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Crzy Bag Lady Designs
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What I love most about the beach is that I've been fortunate enough to live in a seaside town for the last 5 1/2 years. I love being able to visit on a whim. Sometimes I love to just drive to the beach and watch the ocean. It's very calming.
ReplyDeleteI love spending time at the beach with my family, or floating on a tethered raft and reading a favorite book.
ReplyDeleteThe beach is all about people watching and soaking up the sun!
ReplyDeletePatsy Desautel
twin53@hotmail.com
I enjoy playing in the sand with my kids. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI dont think i could live without the beauty of the ocean. Thanks for a Fabulous giveaway!!
ReplyDeleteI like looking for critters in shallow tide pools, finding clams who still have their siphons open and trying to grab them quick before they snap shut again...
ReplyDeletebeautiful quilt. i love pebbly beaches and the sound of the waves as they tumble the stones about
ReplyDeleteoh - contact details are majeppes@bigpond.net.au
ReplyDeletemissed them out in my previous post!
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alliestich
What do I love about the beach?...I love watching the waves crash on the shore and looking out to sea, especially at sunset. I have to agree with you, it's very calming! I also like exploring the rock pools and finding pretty shells. The beach is also filled with fun and happy memories. Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteThe best part of the beach are the fragrances of the ocean air, watching the birds, and feeling the breeze on my face - heavenly.
ReplyDeletehkopke@yahoo.com
I so miss the ocean! Love this fabric!
ReplyDeleteI love walking along the beach. It's always so inviting and calm. paweis at yahoo dot com
ReplyDeleteI grew up at the beach and have now live in New England (a 3 hr drive to the nearest beach arrggghh!) but I have to say that it is still close to my heart. I love the sounds and smells of the beach. The salty smell of the air and the coconut smell of sunscreen. The sounds of waves crashing against the seashore, seagulls crying, children playing, and the wind blowing. Alright, now I've got to make plans to go visit my Mum so I can go to the beach =0)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful giveaway, such lovely fabrics! My favorite thing about the beach is standing in the sand and letting the waves wash over my feet.
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My favourite thing about the beach is the feeling of freedom when I first dive in the water.
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To me, a beach provides the curve and shape, the beautiful figure, of a vast ocean. The feeling of soft sand under my feet, the sound of waves crashing at dusk, the salty and living smell of it—everything about the beach heals my civilization-battered self. The beach is a sensual prayer, hopefully the last one on my lips.
ReplyDeleteI'm not really a "beachy" person either, but I would have to say my favourite thing is the sound of the waves crashing on the sand - the rhythm of it is so peaceful!
ReplyDeleteTo me, the beach is a place to play and have fun with my family. My favorite thing is the sound of laughter and the feeling of the sand between my toes. :)
ReplyDeleteI love the sound of the sea washing in and out, and the feel of the wet sand under my feet when the tide is out and it is all ripply. We live on the beach in north east Scotland, and we are lucky enough to have a big seal colony here. Your fabrics are so in the spirit of nature.
ReplyDeleteI love the sound and smell of the beach while walking along the water or on the boardwalk!
ReplyDeleteI love listening to the waves & the seagulls & the hope of maybe seeing a dolphin. :)
ReplyDeleteI love watching and listening to the waves and looking for creatures in the rock pools.
ReplyDeleteWhat I love most about the beach is watching the tide go in and out and how this affects the designs in the sand. Of course, this is always accompanied by the beautiful sound those waves make.
ReplyDeleteI go to the beach to breathe. (I actually thought that was a somewhat famous quote, but I couldn't find it online.) Everything slows down and I can think, reflect, feel. I love the beach in all kinds of weather -- fair or stormy. There's actually nothing like a good storm on the coast when you're safe and warm by the fire reading or playing games.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite thing about the beach is the relaxing sounds. The waves and the wind are so rhythmic and soothing.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite thing about the beach is that is I was born in a beach community and live there until I was 3. My family went back to that town a couple times a month throughout my childhood. So to me the beach is fimilar and calm.
ReplyDeletefavorite thing about the sea is that it feels like home. The chill of the sea by the warmth of the sand. i love love love the seaside. Its so different all over the world, but somehow always connected.
ReplyDeleteI like the English coast in the winter when no-one else is there and it's all wild and windswept and you have to wear about ten coats!
ReplyDeleteI love to walk along the beach and just loot at the sea. It is so relaxing...
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot for the chance.
I love reading for hours on end at the beach. What a great giveaway!
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I love visiting a beach near our home...it has a large expanse of beach at low tide, a carousel, playground and ice cream to enjoy! My children love to visit it still after many years!
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I love the smell of the saltwater and the waves lapping at your feet! The beach is just so calming to me! Thanks for a chance at the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteStephanie H,
scrappinscout451@yahoo.com
The only beaches I've spent any time on is the Oregon beaches. Not really much time for sunbathing or swimming, but I love them. Very wild & unpredictable.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win this beautiful fabric!
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i actualy feel the same as you
ReplyDeletei dont realy like the summer, its to hot for me
but i do like taking a walk at the beach while its more wintery and empty of people
thanks!
Years ago, I used to live on the coast near Charleston, SC. No matter how hot it got inland, the beach was always bearable! And there was always a breeze! You can always fly a kite over the water, with no worries that there won't be enough wind.
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wow - what a gorgeous quilt! I'm a northern CA girl so I love cold beaches - the coastline in winter is so clear and peaceful and a great place to slow down and reflect to the sound of rolling waves, alone or with my family. leung_rita at hotmail dot com
ReplyDeleteI love the peacefulness of the beach in winter - the solitude and quiet are just right.
ReplyDeleteI love the quilt and the fabric, it is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThe beach is so calming and soothing to me.
I love the fact that no matter how stressed out I am, just a few minutes sitting on the beach digging my toes in the sand will relax me and I become a happy camper once again! It's our favorite spot in the world.....
ReplyDeleteBeautiful fabrics and pattern, and I hope I win!!!!
I love to feel the sand between my toes. I would love to win.
ReplyDeleteLove the beaches in Ireland in the winter time. The wind & waves are awesome!
ReplyDeleteLeona
I love the smell of the fresh salty air, the feeling of my hair being ruffled, and the sound of my children giggling with joy as we celebrate the freedom that beach life brings.
ReplyDeleteWhen I get to the beach (not often enough) I love how the air, the salt, the smells and water become part of me.
ReplyDeleteI also love how the choice of colours completely captures this "feeling".
I love the freedom of the beach, I find it so relaxing and refreshing. Thanks for the chance to win :-)
ReplyDeletekiffyandkez@btinternet.com
I love the sunshine and warm sand of the beach, how you can dip into the water to cool off a bit and get incredibly tanned in just a few hours.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for this contest!
Love the beach...great family time and we have such good loving memories from all the years. We go to South Padre Island alot since its so close.
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My favourite thing about the beach is the smell of the salt in your hair and on your skin afterwards.
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt... she really did a super job making a modern, fun quilt that captures the spirit of the beach and showcases your fabrics beautifully!
ReplyDeleteAs for me... walking on the beach and gleaning it's treasures is one of my absolute most favorite past times... I only wish I could do it more often! (However, laying on the beach bores me to tears, and my ocean swimming/wave jumping days are long over!)
i love walks on the beach, picking up shells, pretty pebbles and driftwood. And i do love a paddle - i'm not one for swimming in the sea - i'm a bit scared of waves - but i do love to get my toes wet!
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Hi Cloud9,
ReplyDeleteWhat a beachy feeling! With these colours... I love walking on the beach in any type of weather, enjoying the skies (often cloudy) and looking in the sand for treasuries to be found.
I love walking with my dog on a cold day in the wind. Thanks for the giveaway! bellgirlsblog (at) gmail [dot] com
ReplyDeleteI love the smell of the fresh ozone filled air and the beautiful light that clings to the boundary between land and water.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait for my Greek beach holiday soon.
Great use of your delightful fabric.
robertadaw[at]live[dot]com
I love the serenity of the beach. Looking over the ocean you can really just breathe and not think about anything else. Moving around in the water and smelling the salty air really clears out the senses and refreshes your whole being. Love the fabrics, and appreciate the chance to win some.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! The fabric and your design make one lovely pieceful quilt! I'm sure your MIL does love it! I love the beach any time of year...
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I love the sound of the ocean! And the feel of sand between my toes!
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I love walking the beach and finding all the treasures. I love watching my kids play in the water.
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I love a quiet beach, where the waves gently lap the shore. It has a calming effect on me.
ReplyDeleteI love hearing the waves crash, and my curly hair always looks amazing at the beach :-)
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Please enter me in your giveaway. My favorite thing about the beach is the cool weather. Where I live it is normal to be up between 95 and 105 from May through September, so a trip to the beach means COOL!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite thing about the beach is watching and listening to the water. It's soothing, and powerful, and renewing. I could watch the waves for days at time.
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nattyg@yahoo.com
Oh thanks for a chance to win this absolutely amazing prize!
ReplyDeleteMy favourite thing about the beach is so hard to choose...the whole sensory experience is amazing. If I had to pick I would say the sound of the waves crashing against the shore is my favourite. That sound just makes me feel so peaceful and calm. I often wish I lived on the beach just to listen to that beautiful sound as I went to sleep every night. Though making this quilt to go to sleep under would do wonders to remind me of the beach and help me feel peaceful. I love it so much!!
I love just floating in the waves way out past the breakers. And pelicans!
ReplyDeleteI love that my kids love the beach! They could play for hours!
ReplyDeleteMy favourite thing about the beach is the wet sand on your feet (cheapest pedicure you can get :) )and the beach hair you have when you leave.
ReplyDeleteI'm like you. I don't care for swimming in the ocean (the salt water hurts my face), but I LOVE walking along the beach. This past February, I visited a friend in Portland and it was so neat to walk along the deserted Oregon coast after a Tsunami warning lifted. I've never been on a deserted beach before and it was amazing!
ReplyDeleteI love the beach, partly because of what is under the water (we love to scuba dive and snorkel). But I also love it as I enjoy sitting and reading at the beach, preferrably in the shade. The sounds and smell are delightful; soothing and relaxing for me.
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I love finding the little critters that are hiding under the rocks when the tide goes out, feeding the seagulls lunch leftovers, and watching the waves crash on the shore. What a great quilt to show those feelings.
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I live on an island and am a total beach lover. My dream is to one day have a home on the beach. What do I love about it? What isn't too love? I don't have enough room in this comment box to explain how much the beach/ocean have impacted my life and how special they are to me.
ReplyDeleteLiving in a desert, we don't often get to go to the beach. When we do, I just love to soak up the sound of the waves hitting the beach (...could skip the fishy seaweed smell ...) and the little crabs and fishies living under the rocks. Your quilt made me miss the beach. Time for a vacation?!
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What I love most about the beach is just walking for miles and miles. So soothing. Thanks for a chance at this great giveaway.
ReplyDeleteLOVE THE FABRICS+THE QUILT!
ReplyDeleteALWAYS FEEL SO REFRESHED AFTER BEING AT THE BEACH,I LOVE THE OCEAN SPRAY!
LOVE,LINDA
jldouglas@wispwest.net
I love to sit on the beach and read a book. It's the perfect getaway for me. This quilt pattern and fabric are just perfect for such a relaxing time!
ReplyDeleteI love the freshness and feeling of aliveness the beach gives me, winter or summer.
ReplyDeleteI live near the beach and never get sick of it. I love taking walks by the beach and hearing the waves rush in. I love jumping off of flag pole rock and washing up on shore just to do it all over again. I love in the winter time when the snow has fallen and it meets up right along the waves. I could go on and on forever so I think I will leave it right there.
ReplyDeleteNeedless to say if I could afford it, I would have already bought this collection. Im slowly but surely saving up though :)
Lindsay.forgette(at)gmail(dot)com
I've not had many opportunities to try the beach, but I think the shore and sand would be my favorite. strolling and treasure hunting. I'm not a good swimmer. I love watching little children play along the shore and will play right along with them.
ReplyDeleteI grew up in Huntington Beach, CA. We moved away the year I turned 40, so for me the beach is everything I loved about being a Southern Californian. Every time I go back there I am flooded with memories of my parents, grandparents, aunts, cousins, siblings, friends, and our beloved dog Dusty, and the good times we spent there. Bonfires, nachos, sandy sandwiches, sunburns, lifeguards, long talks, silly jokes, the scent of suntan lotion. Walking on the sand is like taking a path to the past.
ReplyDeleteI'm originally from Nepal, a tiny kingdom nestled in the Himalayas, and even though it's landlocked I've always felt the sea calling to me. Now I'm settled in the UK I hope to live by the sea one day. There are so many things I love about the sea, the serenity, the smell, the feeling it gives me...that I'm not the only one in the world...that there is so much more out there....that I can create and imagine as much or as little as I want to. Oh and I also love that crinkly texture it gives my hair. They say that once upon a time the Himalayas were under the sea...perhaps that's why it keeps calling to me...
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I love walking on the beach at the Oregon Coast. Elva
ReplyDeleteWe don't get to the beach very often, but when we do go, I love just sitting in the sand, scrunching the sand between my toes and listening to the sound of the waves crashing, while feeling and smelling the sea breeze on my face. It is such a relaxing, peaceful place. Thanks for the chance to win this lovely pattern and fat quarter set. :)
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part of the beach is the sounds. I love to just lie back and listen to the waves and the gulls. I love the beach!
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I love the sound of the ocean. And the smell of the sea air.
ReplyDeleteI love picking up sea glass. There are SO many colors!
ReplyDeleteI just love the fabric! I'm not a huge beach person either, so what I like most about it is the inspiration it provides for my quilts!
ReplyDeleteI just love to go Kauai for the holidays, okay so I just have been their once for Christmas but was one of the most memorable holidays yet.
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beccaalley[at]gmail.com
I love the way the water changes throughout the day and how it changes with the weather. I love the smell of the water and listening it hit the beach.
ReplyDeletethe sensory experience of the beach is such a fabulous combination of soothing and stimulating that there's nothing else like it! this quilt is gorgeous, simple, modern, yet striking in its subtlety. thank you for the chance!
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