Thursday, June 10, 2010

Beach Dreams

I was in the mood to stitch something 'beachy', but I didn't really know what I would use it for. Then I found one of the Cole's Quilt kids who liked beaches. I downloaded the design from PatternsOnLine, kind of taking a chance on what it really looked like since the photo wasn't too detailed. After signing up, I wasn't sure I really wanted to stitch all that sand, sea and sky. I really just liked the motifs. But I was committed so I bit the bullet. Turned out that I loved stitching this piece. I did the sky in 1/2 x-stitch so it went pretty fast. And I'm very satisfied. The photo may look like the fabric is blue, but it's really white. The design is by Sharon Pope.

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25 comments:

  1. WendyJune 10, 2010 at 10:35 AM

    Oooh this is really nice!! It gives you a summer feeling. Very nice design, love it.

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  2. JaneJune 10, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    Oh it's lovely, definitely a summery feel

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  3. NancyJune 10, 2010 at 11:40 AM

    This is beautiful and really creates that carefree summer feeling!

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  4. Raven/MissyJune 10, 2010 at 12:16 PM

    This is a beautiful beachy design! This will look great on a quilt. Well done.

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  5. MichelleJune 10, 2010 at 12:21 PM

    Great job - this is such a beautiful piece - I love beach/sea inspired scenes!

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  6. KarenVJune 10, 2010 at 12:31 PM

    That's lovely Annie, you did a great job!

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  7. AnnetteJune 10, 2010 at 1:00 PM

    That is a very lovely design, great work on the stitching.. yes the fabric looks very bleu....

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  8. staciJune 10, 2010 at 1:02 PM

    Cute! Very summery indeed!

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  9. LaineyJune 10, 2010 at 3:35 PM

    Oh Annie that is so summery, just lovely!

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  10. JulianneJune 10, 2010 at 3:54 PM

    Pretty!

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  11. DebJune 10, 2010 at 4:11 PM

    Very nice! That piece really makes me wish that I was on the beach somewhere!

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  12. RanaeJune 10, 2010 at 5:03 PM

    Beautiful designs, it looks awesome
    I am sure Cole will be excited about it.

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  13. MyleneJune 10, 2010 at 6:33 PM

    What a beautiful design and congrats on finishing it. I wish it looks summery here instead of dark and wet!

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  14. PumpkinJune 10, 2010 at 6:39 PM

    Love it! I like how you did the half stitch for the sky :o)

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  15. Jackie's StitchesJune 10, 2010 at 8:30 PM

    It's gorgeous! That chair under the umbrella looks like a wonderful place to be.

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  16. OlgaJune 10, 2010 at 8:44 PM

    Wow! This is such a beautiful piece!

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  17. BluJune 10, 2010 at 10:40 PM

    Definitely a summery piece! It's very cute.

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  18. BillieJune 11, 2010 at 4:59 AM

    Great summer design! Love it!!!

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  19. NimaJune 11, 2010 at 6:59 AM

    wow...lovely...the sky looks nice with 1/2 cross stitches

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  20. MoreenJune 11, 2010 at 7:24 AM

    Lovely summery design and it is stitched beautifully.
    Reminds me of my childhood - I lived at the seaside.

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  21. Dani - tkdchickJune 11, 2010 at 3:25 PM

    What a wonderful square! Congratulations!!!

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  22. Art4SolJune 12, 2010 at 9:47 AM

    It turned out so nicely...makes me want to go to the seaside!

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  23. SiobhánJune 14, 2010 at 8:54 AM

    That is really a sweet finish, Annie! Great job.

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  24. ♥ NiaJune 14, 2010 at 5:18 PM

    I love the beach, summer, sea! Your work is really pretty! I love the 1/2 stitch sky :D
    Great work! :)

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  25. AnonymousJune 26, 2010 at 2:25 AM

    what a great design. You stitch really lovely.

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