Very nice. I just painted one for our small barn and have a larger one planned for the big barn as soon as I have time and an idea of what quilt pattern I want to do.
Historically, quilt blocks have been used to tell the story of the maker (or the person it is being made for), to commemorate some special event or to convey a thought or emotion. Barn quilts are an extension of this. For example, the one I painted for our small barn is called Peace and Plenty because I feel very peaceful at our property and it provides for us, thus the "plenty".
There's a book called Following the Barn Quilt Trail by Suzi Parron that documents many of the barn quilts in the US and tells the story behind each barn quilt in the book.
You do great work! I have been wanting to do one for a while now. Finally have the plywood cut, with the frame on it, but still haven't started painting, as I can't decide on a block design.
I love, love, LOVE these! Ever since we started searching for land, I have wanted a barn quilt. We now have the land, but the barn won't be started until spring. Soon I may get to make my barn quilt! You do excellent work.
Are you patch work quilting the whole side of the barn?
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