Stunning Quilt Blocks: Shoreline Shells Showcase #1

We’re almost halfway through the official Shoreline Shells Sew Along and today I wanted to share just some of the beautiful quilt blocks that were made by YOU. I’m so excited to see all of the beautiful seashell and sea glass blocks in progress. Be sure to check out all of the foundation paper pieced (FPP) quilt blocks below made by sewists and quilters—prepare to be inspired! There are so many wonderful color palettes and some customizations that quilters are making to the pattern suggestions. I can’t wait to see more of your quilt blocks. Be sure to keep emailing me photos of what you’re working on!

With the maker’s permission to share, below are blocks made by our quilting community. Enjoy!

Two women with a quilt block that looks like a shell. — Mary Beth S. showing off her Shoreline Shells Block 1 when we met up at QuiltCon 2023 in Atlanta!

folded fabric with tags/labels — Vicky F. showing off her well-organized fabric kit bundles (courtesy of Sewing Arts Center). I LOVE those little labels and this color palette of Speckled fabric by Ruby Star Society

quilt top of 3 blocks that look like shells and sea glass — Blocks 1-3 with optional sea glass made by Rita G. She is celebrating her 88th birthday this month and says: “I’ve been doing all kinds of quilting since the 1960’s and never liked paper piecing until now. Your intricate designs and thorough thoughtfulness have converted me. A friend talked me into doing this BOM with her and I’m ever grateful.”

quilt block of an abstract sea urchin. Purple and pink shell on a fabric background that looks like water. — Block 5 (Sea Urchin Shell) made by Laureen W. That water print is PERFECT for this quilt!

Two quilt blocks of sea shells. White shells on a dark red and dark yellow background — Block 2 (Clam Shell) and Block 5 (Sea Urchin) made by Vicky F.

quilt block in progress — Block 2 (Clam Shell) in progress by Corinne A.

quilt block of an abstract Tulip Shell. White shell on yellow background — Block 1 (Tulip Shell) made by Rhonda D.

quilt block of an abstract Tulip Shell. White shell on a aqua background — Block 1 (Tulip Shell) made by Kate B.

quilt block of an abstract Tulip Shell. Dark purple shell on a black background — Block 1 (Tulip Shell) made by Jennifer O.

quilt block of an abstract Tulip Shell. Pink shell on a white background — Block 1 (Tulip Shell) made by Jann S.

quilt block of an abstract Tulip Shell. Brown textured shell on a rusty red background — Block 1 (Tulip Shell) made by Chavah C.

quilt block of an abstract Shell Shell. Black and white shell on a white background — Block 2 (Clam Shell) made by Nancy G.

quilt block of an abstract Shell Shell hanging on a wall with a sewing machine in front. — Block 2 (Clam Shell) made by Cindy G.

quilt block of an abstract Olive Shell. White shell on aqua background — Block 3 (Olive Shell) made by Shelia K.

quilt block of an abstract Olive Shell. Cream fabric with texture shell on aqua background — Block 3 (Olive Shell) made by Donna V. Her and her friend, Rita, live on opposite ends of the US and signed up for the Shoreline Shells Block of the Month so that they can work on this project together. Donna is using fabric Rita gave her for the sea shells — the textured/marbled fabric is PERFECT for this project!

quilt block of an abstract Olive Shell. Brown fabric with texture shell on cream textured background — Block 3 (Olive Shell) made by Chavah C.

quilt block of an abstract Mussel Shell. White shell on blue background — Block 4 (Mussel Shell) made by Vicky F.

quilt top of 2 blocks that look like shells — Blocks 1-2 made by Carol H.

photo of woman in a colorful dress holding a quilt block — Earlier this year my friend Kathy modeled my Sea Urchin (Block 5) block. It was a windy day by the beach! Be sure to check out the short action video here.

Sew Along with us!

If you haven’t signed up yet for the Shoreline Shells BOM, it’s not too late to make this Foundation Paper Pieced (FPP) project! Jump in at any time and join the quilt making fun. Sign up here and you’ll immediately receive all of the patterns, along with links to all of the bonus videos, released to date.

Share your progress!

I love seeing what you make. Email me photos of what you’re working on — I respect your privacy and I’ll only share if you let me know it’s okay to do so.

Happy quilting!
Sheri