Barn Quilt Block Painting - Who needs fabric?

 We had a wonderful time on Saturday, painting barn blocks! 

Thanks so much to Deb Adams for organizing and hosting this event - the weather was gorgeous, the company wonderful, and the opportunity to create amongst friends was both relaxing and rewarding! 

Here are some photos from our paint day: 

Deb had tables set up for us in front of the barn.

Just getting started

Taping block designs on the boards

Freehand painting!

Lots of careful concentration (and tiny brushes!) along color change lines!

More painter's tape!

It's like a large-scale coloring book, but with painter's tape, it's ok if you go outside the lines! :) 

Blocks in progress

Heading to the paint drying station

We started the morning using hair dryers to speed up the drying process. By midday, the breeze and the sun took care of the drying for us! 

This ended up being the color of the day - Velvety Night. It was one of the colors Deb had, and we all loved its rich darkness - even if we weren't sure if it was gray, dark brown, or some version of black. 

Finished blocks! 

Aren't they great?!?!

Such a fun day, ladies! So glad we could get together! 

Barn Quilt Painting September 23, 2023

Date: 9/23/23
Time:  10 am -  2 pm
Location:  Adams Farms, 69676 CR376 (44th Ave), Hartford MI 49057

A barn quilt takes the concept of a traditional quilt block and recreates it in paint on plywood. The plywood square is then displayed on a barn or other structure for passersby to enjoy.

Image credit: www.barnquiltheadquarters.com/patterns.  

You can find a lot of ideas at the site.

 

Come to Deb Adams' barn and paint with us! 

Deb will provide the plywood boards at cost (your choice of 12" square, approximately $10, or 24" square, approximately $20), and basic paint colors.

What to bring:

• Block pattern of your choice (ideas here: www.barnquiltheadquarters.com/patterns) 

• Straightedge to draw lines

• Cash for board (Estimated $10/$20, but bring extra because the cost will depend on lumber prices)

• Paint - optional if you want specific colors. You can get exterior satin latex samples mixed to order at most paint and home improvement stores.

• Hair dryer 

• Paint brushes 

• Painter's tape

• Snack to share

Registration Required

Space is limited! Please reserve your spot by the end of day Thursday,  9/21/2023.