sounds much like I had in mind with the wooden blocks. Have you gone online and looked at the quilted barns in the southern states..
it's where I got the idea...
http://www.quilttrailswnc.org/
http://kentuckyquiltline.com/
check these out.....good reading and such good ideas........
when Charlie gets going on the blocks, I will post the finished product...they may just be going to Florida with us in December.
paintsboard, directions and all......
Perhaps one day we could meet for coffee, midway between Hazlet and SL
Have a good day....MaryJane