my one guild did a painted barn quilt (block) several years ago and I have a 2x2 hung on our gate by the road. I have the outdoor plywood to make a larger one and have the 13 yr old grandson coming for a week this summer to do some work for us (he's saving for a new computer gaming system which his dad says has to be earned not given) and one of the things I'm going to have him do is help cut the board and do the priming on it. Can't wait!