Barn Yard Quilts
 

I want to share with you all an idea I had for my birthday. I will be 55 this month, we moved last Oct into a house that has a huge backyard. Therefore we have lots of blank empty picket fence space available. So, for my birthday I have asked my family members (mom & dad, brother and SIL, cousins and our daughters) to paint a 2X2 piece of treated plywood (that I have already painted white in exterior paint), with a barn yard quilt pattern, of their choice.

I gave them the plywood and the assorted outdoor paints and a link to Pinterest to search out ideas of their own. I can't wait to get them back from them and see what they did! My 94 year old Grandmother even got in on the idea, she too loved to quilt, in fact she taught me to quilt. She loves flowers so I chose a Grandmother flower garden to paint. But to make it easier for her, I purchased pre cut hexagons shapes and let her help me paint them in different colors. She was VERY adamant about the center having to be yellow. So each of the hexagon flowers will have yellow centers. I am most thrilled that she and I painted these together.

Just thought i'd share this with you all.

Can't wait to see the results. what size are they ? 2x2 - hopefully 2 foot by 2 foot. Be sure to post pics.

Sounds like a great idea and will be anxious to see the results of your creativity.

What fun and a great idea. Since the shrubs died on the one side, I have a rather empty fence line and have access to plywood...

Love this idea, and the time spent with your grandmother is precious!

neat idea! we want pictures once you have them hung!

Can't wait to see that. Be sure to post.

Sounds wonderful! And Happy Birthday to you! :)

Looking forward to seeing when it is done! So special with your grandmother!

Sounds so nice, looking forward to pictures !

Please be sure to share with us the finished barn door! This idea is such a great idea. To bad I don't have a barn.

Awesome idea! Looking forward to seeing the finishes!

Please post pictures of these when they are finished. I never heard of doing this before and I love this idea.

Have a neighbor a couple blocks over that has various quilt blocks along their wood fence. Always thought it a nice idea. Have what I need to make a couple myself but have yet to take the time to do so. Can't wait to see your's. Please show us pics when its done.

What a delightful idea. They will bring you smiles every day. Please show us pictures so we can smile too! There is a house I drive by with one on the side. I always smile and imagine someone sewing in there.

Sounds like a super fun idea! A gift that you can enjoy everyday for years! Please post when done ...

That is a fun project and will look fantastic on a fence.

I love your idea. You should have an eye popping back yard when it is finished.

Love your memorable idea to involve the whole family....just precious. I can not wait to see the results.

Great idea. Be sure to post pictures. You should also take pictures with each family member that painted one and make an album. I know you will always remember the one you did with your Grandmother.

What fun! Love your story about you and your grandmother. Can't wait for the pictures!