I have so many pictures of Tillamook Head and the Seaside Prom from all my visits.  Each time I would think, “This would make a wonderful art quilt.”  But I didn’t try.

Imagine my surprise and joy when I saw this quilt at Road to California 2012 quilt show from a quilter who lives in Portland.  I was mentally transported to that spot on the Prom, I could smell the salt air and feel the misty breezes.  I stopped by this quilt every day I was there-I would close my eyes and imagine that I had just finished a cup of Dooger’s clam chowder and was walking off the calories. 

I overheard a comment and then proceeded to explain the area to the person.  They thought it was my quilt but all I could say was, “I wish it was and I will do something similar someday.  But Seaside is like a second home for me.”

If I don’t try, I’ll never know if I can.  So, no more housework for today – I’m off to the sewing room to try it.  But here is one of my pictures from a past visit.