Life's a Beach

Earlier this year we saw this pretty quilt made with the Tranquil Waters quilt pattern by Tula Pink.  We love her designs!  These pastels have such a cool, fresh look.  You can still find Tula's free patterns for the Saltwater collection (links below!)

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Life's a Beach by Laurel Clarke, quilted by Alisa with Quality Quilterz

Laurel Clarke says, "I liked this design by Jenny McLean (aka Tula Pink) and wanted to make it in a beach theme for my friend who resides in the lake area of northern Michigan." The fabrics have a variety of seashells, aquatic flora, coral, and ocean waves. The overall quilting design, which resembles water, is the perfect finishing touch.

Large Flying Geese combine with simple rectangles to make constructing this zigzag pattern a breeze. You can download the PDF pattern here.

Tula Pink also designed a free pattern for the "Coastal Cruiser" shown below.  Images of the vintage VW bus really take us back in time. This applique motif would make a fun pillow, small quilt, or wall hanging! Download the PDF pattern here.

Image credits: Photos of Life's a Beach were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2024 Tucson Quilters Guild show.