beyond the reef: road to california

"Berry Fields Revisited" by Fig Tree & Co - Joanna Figueroa - for Moda Fabrics

is a proud sponsor at the Road to California quilters conference

we will be in booth 312/314

and we'll see you this coming weekend, starting on Thursday!

thanks to

Moda Fabrics

we have this lovely the giveaway
of a 10" square bundle of Fig Tree & Co. fabrics

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this is the last post we'll be doing as a countdown giveaway
it has been really fun for me to hear from all of you

...for those of you who have asked or wondered...
I will, I promise, be more actively looking for a new puppy
...not to replace Buddy...
but to honor him by giving a new stray/abandoned dog
the love and care and sense of
home
that Buddy experienced
I thank you all for your kind words and notes and sympathy

be.do.create.

natalie.

fine print: shipping to US addresses only for this series

all seven winners will be announced on Wednesday 20 January 16

Monday, January 18, 2016

Road to California Countdown Giveaway - DAY 6

it's a giveaway!

Road to California Countdown

thanks to

Robert Kaufman

for TWO giveaways on this post
(two two yard pieces!)

this lovely woven was designed by Jennifer Sampou
Studio Stash Yarn Dyes for Robert Kaufman

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and please answer the following question

are you sewing bags and garments as well as quilts?
if so, please name one pattern you have recently purchased

please come by the booth at Road
we'll have samples of three different fusible interfacings
and of course, as always,
canvas and InsulBright
and
lots of new patterns for bags and garments

we want to hear from you!!!

there are just two days of giveaways left

is proud to be a sponsor at the Road to California quilters conference

we will be in booth 312/314

and we'll see you on Thursday

be.do.create.

natalie.

fine print: shipping to US addresses only for this series

all seven winners will be announced on Wednesday 20 January 16

Sunday, January 17, 2016

Road to California Countdown Giveaway - DAY 5

it's another giveaway!

Road to California Countdown

this post is different....it's time to remind you about
b e y o n d t h e r e e f

the first thing to remember about "us" is this
when I say "we"
it's because I truly believe we all get there together
we are the sum of our parts
and for me that includes so many people...
I just wouldn't have made it to the finish line for "Road"
had it not been for a group of very good hearted quilters
from the
Long Beach Modern Quilt Guild

thank you Francesca, Kim, Zina, Tami and Deb

we're also going to have demos in the booth
at
Road to California
we'll be posting about that too
(see what I mean about the "we"???)
you'll see the projects the MQG team made
and you'll even meet a few of these folks!

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(five new beyond the reef patterns!!!)

and please answer the following question
do you go to your favorite website for tutorials
or do you immediately search you tube
or do you go to your local quilt shop for help?

we want to hear from you!!!

please comment

be.do.create.

natalie.

fine print: shipping to US addresses only for this series

all seven winners will be announced on Wednesday 20 January 16

is proud to be a sponsor at the Road to California quilters conference

we will be in booth 312/314

and we'll see you on Thursday

(it takes a team to make it happen - workers, helpers, and housesitters!!)

Saturday, January 16, 2016

Road to California Countdown Giveaway - Day 4

it's a giveaway!

we're continuing with our

Road to California Countdown

thanks to

Robert Kaufman Fabrics

we're continuing the giveaway with this lovely bundle

of fat quarters
we used these yummy fabrics to make a new version of our pattern

POST AND BEAM

Studio Stash 3 and Studio Stash Yarn Dyes
by Jennifer Sampou
for Robert Kaufman

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and please answer the following question

have you ever made a quilt
using different types of fabrics?
yarn dye and printed
linen and cotton
lawn and lawn?
and
were you happy with the results of your efforts?

we want to hear from you!!!

we'll be posting through tuesday nite of next week

that's seven straight days of giveaways

be.do.create.

natalie.

fine print: shipping to US addresses only for this series

all seven winners will be announced on Wednesday 20 January 16

is proud to be a sponsor at the Road to California quilters conference

we will be in booth 312/314

and we'll see you on Thursday

Friday, January 15, 2016

Road to California Countdown - Day 3

it's a giveaway!

we are continuing our countdown - and our giveaways

Road to California Countdown

we will be in booth 312/314

and we're working on our demos as we speak
yes - demos!
more about that, in tomorrow's giveaway post

we have a specially curated bundle of Westminster Fibers
Free Spirit and Rowan fabrics
just ready to pair with some of your
Essex Yarn Dye
or another neutral of your choice

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we want to hear from you!!!

please leave a comment below, letting us know
your favorite travel snack
for long days at a quilt show/conference

we'll continue posting nightly

through tuesday nite of next week

be.do.create.

natalie.

fine print: shipping to US addresses only for this series

all seven winners will be announced on Wednesday 20 January 16

is proud to be a sponsor at the Road to California quilters conference

Thursday, January 14, 2016

Road to California Countdown Giveaway - DAY 2

it's a giveaway!

it's day two of our countdown to

Road to California is just around the corner, and we're counting down the days

we want to be sure we hear from you!

so leave a comment below, answering the question:

how many of you know about or subscribe to

QuiltyBox?

(if you click on this link, you'll see my book

A Modern Twist

right on their cover page!!!! eeeeeep.....)

Thanks to the great founders of QuiltyBox, this day two giveaway

will be just that - a mystery box from QuiltyBox

so that you can see what it's like to receive something like this

in your very own mailbox!!!

remember to like our Facebook, instagram, pinterest pages

to be entered in the drawing

we want to hear from you!!!

we'll be posting nightly

through tuesday nite of next week

that's seven straight days of giveaways

be.do.create.

natalie.

b o o t h 3 1 2 / 3 1 4

fine print: shipping to US addresses only for this series

all seven winners will be announced on Wednesday 20 January 16

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5% of the profits of multi-month subscriptions are donated to Quilts for Kids - a non-profit which donates quilts for children in need
Each month there are 4 or more products (Fabric, patterns, thread, or notions)
The retail value of the products in the box is always more than $50

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Road to California Countdown Giveaway!

it's a giveaway!

tonite we start the

Road to California Countdown

will you be attending Road to California

is proud to be a sponsor at the Road to California quilters conference

we will be in booth 312/314

and we'll see you on Thursday

(it takes a team to make it happen - workers, helpers, and housesitters!!)

thanks to

Windham Fabrics

we're starting the giveaway off with this lovely bundle

of fat quarters

"Imagine" by AnotherPointofView

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and please answer the following question

or do you attend a show in your own area?

we want to hear from you!!!

we'll be posting nightly

from tonite through tuesday nite of next week

that's seven straight days of giveaways

be.do.create.

natalie.

fine print: shipping to US addresses only for this series

all seven winners will be announced on Wednesday 20 January 16

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

WE HAVE A WINNER!

Thank you Rose Hughes

for the fun book blog tour

the random number generator

chose

so it will be the grand story of a gift exchange

that we will remember most!

thank you for sharing such a lovely story with us

wpbmommy1

on another note

I am attending

this week - Thursday through Sunday

please come shop with us

we have a new booth location

BOOTH 312/314

we have lots of new goodies for you!

Carolyn Friedlander

Alison Glass

and

more!!

the book quilts will be on display, also

so please

come to the show and have some fun!

HappiestDays.

natalie.

be.do.create

Monday, January 20, 2014

ROAD to CALIFORNIA - GIVEAWAY

it is a

GIVEAWAY!!

for

TWO TICKETS

ROAD TO CALIFORNIA

www.road2ca.com

the best part of vending at a quilt show

is that I get to stand in one place

and see

tens of thousands of my favorite type of people

happy.

quilters.

it has become a real treat for me

to see all the 'generations' quilters

that attend quilt shows

I just love it!!

who wouldn't be happy at a quilt show?

especially surrounded by those that you love....

family....

please leave a comment for us

telling us how many generations of quilters

you see

in this second photo

and by Tuesday nite

we will announce the winner of

two free tickets

Ontario Convention Center

California

(this weekend!)

please post a comment

only if you are certain you can attend

can't wait to see you!!

be.do.create

natalie

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Road to California Ticket Giveaway

Congratulations!

We have a winner!!

(and a runner up)

It was so difficult to select just one person....I wish I could have given you all

vouchers for tickets.

Thank you for your kind comments.

We're excited to attend the show, too.

YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PICK UP YOUR TICKETS NO LATER THAN 8:30 am

on the day you arrive

Christine, you are the winner.

Debbie you are the runner up, if Christine is not able to attend the show.

please email natalie@beyondthereefpatterns.com

with your email addy and your telephone number

I will call you to confirm

HappiestDays.

natalie

ps - are you followers of the blog? we'd love to know that you follow the blog....

Sunday, January 20, 2013

Road to California Ticket GIVEAWAY!!!

well, wasn't this worth the wait?!??

Road to California

www.road2ca.com

it's a two ticket giveaway

b e y o n d t h e r e e f

booth 302/304

all you have to do is leave us a comment

telling us why you love the

quilt show

and we'll select a winner on Tuesday Night

for two admission vouchers

(small print - You must be able to CALL us before 8:30 am

to receive your vouchers from us on the day you attend the show.

You must present the voucher for Free admission at the North Information Desk.)

AND

did you know I will be doing a one hour lecture on Friday at 4pm?

sure would love to see you in the audience....

"What's in Your Toolbox?"

HappiestDays.

natalie

Sunday, April 8, 2012

A Gift of Love - Quilting Style!

a fabulous email

a gift of love

every once in a while, not often enough for me, I must say....

I hear from one of our followers, our friends, our virtual on line quilt friends

this time I asked, "may I share this with our readers?"

as a follow up, she wrote,

"I would be completely Honored if you posted it on the blog!

The funny thing is that originally all the blocks with color were going to be together. It was rather overpowering, to say the least. So I went with the sashing which really gave you a view of each block. And made it Not look like a fruit salad. :0)

Credit the 14 year old with the little blue squares at the corners. At first I wanted to be lazy and not use them but once I did one I knew it made it perfect.

Of course please be sure to include Tomi as my long arm quilter. She is completely amazing and does the best work and, of course, accepts shipments to her in Victorville."

"Natalie,

I've been meaning to send pictures of the Beyond the Reef quilt I made at Xmas. I apologize if the pics are difficult, I'm pretty lazy and not very adept at resizing files. The close up shows the wonderful work of my long arm quilter Tomi Guapo at www.sunkissedquilts.com.

This quilt was a special gift to the babysitter/house cleaner that works for my son and his family in Sofia Bulgaria. She, apparently, loves the quilts they have and told my daughter in law that if she ever wanted to give her a gift before they left that she would love to have a quilt. Who can resist a desire that that? The sitter is in her twenties and is a fun and adventurous girl that toured Italy on a motorcycle with her boyfriend on vacation last year. My son explained that a quilt for her ought to be bold and exciting and not sedate at all. I sent pictures of the fabrics, that I bought at Road. They were enthusiastically approved.

It is definite that my son and his family will move on from his assignment in Bulgaria as an administrator for the Peace Corp program in that part of the world, and their quilts will continue to travel with them. But one Beyond the Reef inspired design has a permanent home there."

-an avid beyond the reef follower

while we don't have many official followers,

our statistics say we have readers in just about every country in the world!

so, thank you to our loyal follower, "G"

the story is lovely, the sentiment, grand

and we are happy to have a little part of beyond the reef bringing joy

Bulgaria!

Happy Easter

Happy Spring

oh, happy days.

natalie.

PS - we will post the Martingale & Company giveaway later tonite; go enjoy the holiday!

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Road to California

Road to California

Ontario Convention Center

California

We have had a lovely time visiting with the very best of our friends.

And the very best of the award winning quilt makers.

And the most fun teachers!

Have you ever been to Road to California?

There's still time to come.

10-3:30pm Sunday

And just look at how Tula Pink's Alphabet quilt turned out!!!

Tula, you've gone Hawaiian.

Hope you'll come visit.

natalie.

Saturday, January 15, 2011

Road to California

Road to California

Road.

It's a wonderful, juried quilt show.

With wonderful vendors.

Please join us.

Come and visit.

Stop by and say 'aloha'.

20-23 January 2011

Thursday - Sunday

9:30 - 6

and 10-3:30

JUST LOOK WHAT WE'VE DONE

WITH TULA PINK'S PATTERN...

Do you think she'll mind?

Oh, and Joanna - wait until you see your Fig Tree pattern gone Hawaiian...

(thank you to Kenna from Madison Cottage - and to Roberta too!)

You won't want to miss our large selection of insulated bags, either.

Pack a quilt - pack a picnic!

Just pack, and come visit us at

Road to California

Ontario Convention Center

California.

20-23 January 2011

natalie.