
I love seeing all the beautiful blocks people are creating in our QAL! This week’s designer is Jennifer of The Inquiring Quilter.

Our family always went to the New Jersey shore and the towns we stayed in were on an island. On the road leading into town there was always this sign, and, when we saw it we knew we were close.

You can find instructions for her block here: Jennifer @ Inquiring Quilter.
Do check out the hosts, too, as they will have tips and tricks for you to help you be successful with the block. Our hosts are listed below.
Full Time Hosts:
Abbie @ Sparkle On!
Becca @ Pretty Piney
Jennifer @ Inquiring Quilter
Karen @ Tu-Na Quilts, Travels, and Eats
Laura @ Slice of PI Quilts
Sandy @ SandyStar Designs
Sherry @ Powered by Quilting

Segment 1: August 4 – August 25
August 4 – Block 1: Becca @ Pretty Piney Quilts
August 11 – Block 2: Jennifer @ Inquiring Quilter
August 18 – Block 3: April @ Janda Bend Quilts
August 15 – Block 4: Sherry @ Powered by Quilting
Segment 1 Wrap Up
Sparkle On
Pretty Piney
Inquiring Quilter
Tu-na Quilts
Slice of PI Quilts
Sandy Star Designs
Powered By Quilting
September 8
Segment 1 Prize Winner Announced!
HERE IS THE LINK FOR THE PARTY
Please indicate residency when linking!
And, yes, we have prizes. Complete the 4 blocks in segment 1, post a picture during the 2 weeks between blocks. September 8th will be the day the prize is awarded, so all entries must be posted by 7:59am on September 8th.

Eligibility for Prize Entry for all Participants
Segments: Participants can enter the prize drawing by sharing a single photo with all the completed segment blocks on Facebook, instagram, or the hosts blog linky party at the end of each segment. #qalbythesea
Grand Prize: Share one photo showing all 12 of your completed blocks, as above.
You must be 18 years old to enter.

SEGMENT 1 PRIZES
US Winner
1. Dream Green 60″ x 60″ batting from Quilter’s Dream. An earth friendly polyester batting made from 100% recycled plastic bottles!
https://www.quiltersdreambatting.com/products/dream-green/
2. A Fat Quarter fabric bundle of Island Batik “Kismet.”
This line by Tammy Silver of Tamarinis has a bohemian vibe with vibrant colors! https://islandbatik.com/
International Winner
1. A magazine for quilters, by quilters, filled with beautiful patterns and articles to inspire quilters like us to make more modern quilts!
https://www.makemodern.com.au/
2. A PDF pattern of your choice from these Designers! Pretty Piney, Inquiring Quilter Powered by Quilting (a $10.00 shop credit).

So, come back next week to solve the mystery, what is block 3?
Coming Up on the Blog:
Block 3 QAL by the Sea (8/18)
Tips and Tutorials (8/22)
Block 4 QAL by the Sea (8/25)
Hosting TGIFF (8/28)
Garden Party Hop (9/17)
Hello Fall (9/21)
Tips and Tutorials (9/22)
Such a fun block – I’m enjoying seeing each release!
It’s fun to see the different versions of this block!!!
Love this different angle of a turtle block!
Love this block!!!
Hi Kathleen! How is it time for block #2 already. Seriously, it seems like I just blinked and this QAL was starting. The turtle is so darn cute. Love this and the fabrics. ~smile~ Roseanne