The Wave Carol Simpson 2020 ARTIST STATEMENT I have wanted to try collage quilting for quite a while. I thought one giant wave would be doable for a first project. Such fun!

2 Fishes Carol Simpson 2020 ARTIST STATEMENT I made the 2 fish in a class with Jane LaFazio several years ago. Added to and embellished it for this challenge.

Ocean Waves Patt Seitas 2020 ARTIST STATEMENT The inspiration was the challenge of doing a traditional quilt pattern in miniature. There are over 900 pieces in this quilt.

Giant Kelp Patt Seitas 2020 ARTIST STATEMENT Inspired by the swirling designs of broken pieces of kelp found on the beach while taking morning walks.

Bloopie: The Gelfilte Fish that Got Away Lee Schwimmer 2020 ARTIST STATEMENT My dear friend, Ashi, grew up in Israel captivated by the old-world European ways of kitchens where mother, aunts and grandmothers filled the apartment with the scents [...]

Don’t be a Covid Crab, Wear a Mask Ginny Pence 2020 ARTIST STATEMENT I was amazed that wearing a mask became such an issue in 2020. I thought a humorous statement would lighten the mood.

Maine Lighthouse Debbie Murbach 2020 ARTIST STATEMENT Inspired by a watercolor painting I did in Maine.

Snorkeling Seaside Suzie Gillian Moss 2020 ARTIST STATEMENT Inspired by a cartoon by Ron Leishman/copyright free images.

Warm Memories Mary Ann Moga 2020 ARTIST STATEMENT Inspired by thoughts of the beach.

San Diego, Where the Fun Is! Rebecca Johnson 2020