A B O U T

b e y o n d   t h e   r e e f

beyond the reef began on the island of Kauai - one rainy morning on a lanai in Hanalei

our first pattern was sold to the Kapaia Stitchery on the Island of Kauai

now our patterns are sold through Checker Distributors, and your favorite retailer.

b e.

I am a pattern designer...and fabric designer.....I am a designer.
I am here to inspire, to motivate, to create.
I am the shipping department,
the bookeeper,
the graphics department,

the IT wizard,
the file clerk, and the switchboard operator.

I am Natalie Barnes.  
...it's a pleasure to meet you!

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You might find beyond the reef
on Facebook Live, or a part of an interview on Instagram
Check our youTube channel

or find us on Janome America's youTube channel

for short tutorials too!
Please visit us online!

c r e a t e.

Most days are spent designing new fabrics

searching out inspiration for both.
and pattern writing, illustrating and editing.
life
couldn't be any better!