Seaside Block Party
You’re invited to join me for a Seaside Block Party today. Recently Sandra of Sandra Healy Designs released her nautical blocks. I had so much testing most of these blocks for Sandra, so let me show you my versions.
This crab block was the first block I tested, before I knew others were coming. So his coloring is a bit different than the other blocks. Not a thing about the construction of this block made me crabby, though. Although there are several little pieces, it goes together easily. I’ll be making another crab block soon, to match the rest of the blocks below.
I brightened things up a bit when I made the anchor. Rather than using gray, I decided to make the anchor in red. The background fabric is a bit directional, and that worked well as long as I paid attention as I constructed the block. This block went together quickly!
If there’s an anchor, there has to be a boat, right? My version of the little boat on a foggy day and bright cheery boat colors.
Don’t forget the fish! In her pattern, Sandra lets you choose which way the fish should face – or you can make one of each. I’ll be making one more going the other direction. This little block went together quickly!
The two blocks I have yet to make are the gull and the lighthouse. The gull is so cute, I cannot wait to get that block done. You can see these two blocks over at Sandra’s site. While you’re there, you can snap up the nautical bundle and join me in this Seaside Block Party!
Wendy
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Sandra Healy
I love all your cheerful blocks, Wendy, and I’m very grateful for all your help pattern testing. I’m looking forward to seeing the last two!
nanamickie
Your blocks look great!!! They are sure putting me in the mood for the shore!! Have a great day!
Cindy Pieters
I love the nautical blocks!
Vicki in MN
Love the bright red anchor, and that fish is just adorable!
Laura
Super cute blocks! 🙂
texasquiltgal
The detail in those blocks is fantastic! I’m glad they didn’t make you crabby. 😉 I had a peek at Sandra’s website and love the gull and lighthouse – can’t wait to see yours. I really love that photo at the top that sets the “mood”.
karenfae
I love that crab! the others are good too but the crab!
Barbara J Stanbro
Oh my gosh…what cute blocks. You’ve been busy! The crab looks fairly complicated.
Diann@ Little Penguin Quilts
Those are fun as can be, Wendy! I liked them all – tried to choose a favorite, but just couldn’t. I’m looking forward to seeing the lighthouse, too!
Cindy Berry
Those are just adorable! Makes one want a house by the sea!
lapaylor
how cute are these!! LOve the crab
Kathleen McCormick
I adore these! I loved them when I saw Sandra post them, but thrilled to see your terrific versions. Love the crab fabric choices – so fun.
My Sewful Retirement
Wendy, I love your seaside blocks — sew adorable!
Eileen
Super cute, Wendy! I love the crab.
quiltinggail
Very cute blocks! I think you should leave the crab as he is … just my opinion!
Helen
So cute!
Is it not weird to make each one without knowing what the end product will look like?
The Joyful Quilter
Cute, cute, Wendy. LOVE that anchor block!!
marissthequilter
Oh what fun! It’s going to be a lovely quilt.
Quilting is in my Blood
All of these blocks are great! It looks like they are all traditionally pieced. I read this post yesterday but didn’t have a chance to comment and today as I was scrolling through it again, I just noticed the two little fish underneath the boat. What a cute, extra touch! I could see me making up these blocks down the road.
Cheree Hull
These are so cute and would make a perfect quilt for my grandson. With the name Jonah, his room has always been whales and ocean since before he was even born. He’s outgrown his toddler quilt so I need to make a twin size very soon (like yesterday–sigh!).
Carol Andrews
Oh My! I’ve been trying to not add more to my plate, but these blocks are so stinking cute! I just might have to 😉
piecefulwendy
They are so fun to stitch up!
rl2b2017
Hi Wendy! Oh, these are all so darn cute. I don’t see anything wrong with the crab . . . the coloring and your piecing look superb. I am especially drawn to the anchor – I could see a whole quilt of them. Nice job, my friend. ~smile~ Roseanne
Nancy Bekedam
Sew cute!!!
Janine @ Rainbow Hare
These are wonderful fun blocks 🙂