Every quilt-cation requires a generous serving of inspiration and there’s no better inspiration than sunshine, crashing waves, and white sandy beaches.

Beaches in Southwest Florida are full of seashells. Some people spend hours searching for perfect specimens. After a storm you can sometimes find shells from waters hundreds of miles away. Sifting through the sand I discovered these seashell fragments.

I like the bands of soft colors. They remind me of strip-pieced quilts. Maybe a seashell-inspired quilt awaits, or maybe a walk along the seashore…

What inspires your quilt-making?

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