Barn blocks to yard art...
#1
I love the quilt blocks painted on barns. When we go on a road trip and I spot one its like finding family. =) Since I'm not lucky enough to have a barn I wanted to paint one and stake it in my front yard like a sign for kindred spirits passing by. My question for my friends here...do quilt blocks have meanings? I want to choose one that is my favorite and "fits" my family....With what there is to choose from I want to make sure I get it right. What are your thoughts?
#5
Some interesting reading here:
http://ugrrquilt.hartcottagequilts.com/rr4.htm
http://www.patternsfromhistory.com/b.../bible_bom.htm
http://ugrrquilt.hartcottagequilts.com/rr4.htm
http://www.patternsfromhistory.com/b.../bible_bom.htm
#6
Check out all of the free patterns at http://www.quilterscache.com and find the name of a block that pertains to something in your life. Maybe the state where you live, your occupation, etc.
#9
Some quilt blocks do have meanings and history behind their names and the patterns. A friend of mine told me today that she's going to paint 2 barn quilts - - Contrary Wife and Contrary Husband to flank each side of her garage door. I'm not quite sure of the message that she's trying to send! :?
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