Barn quilt patterns7/26/2023 ![]() A construction of two layers around padding means some will flip over to reveal a new look. Reversible versions give you double the design.Made of several pieces of coordinating fabric, a patchwork quilt lets you play with denser pattern against a bedroom of solids or other beautiful patterns. Patchwork styles are the ones most people imagine at first. ![]() Since quilts are quick to change without having to remake the whole bed, you can swap them out on a whim. Choosing a Bedding PatternĬhoose the pattern based on the style of your bedroom decor-or take the opportunity to switch up your room's look by trying something new. You can use them over duvets for extra warmth or weight, too. Quilts pair nicely with cotton bedding or other sheet sets. While the effect is subtle and best seen up close, the patterns and delicacy of the stitching lend a unique design edge to each style. The stitching is a signature part of quilts. The layers are then stitched together across the entirety of the cover. Most consist of two layers of cloth with a layer of soft padding in between the two. Quilts are bed coverings made of multiple, thin layers of cloth. With tons of choices at Pottery Barn, you can select one or two to change out throughout a week or month, too. In the summer, stick to just the quilt as your top layer to enjoy the beauty of its design year-round. A quilt is a gorgeous finishing touch for a bedding set of sheets, a blanket and even a duvet, especially in cooler months. See the entire collection of Vintage Sign Stencils HERE.Discover the richness of a bed full of layers. See all Vintage Sign Stencil projects HERE. Purchase Ohio Star quilt block stencil HERE. Purchase Bear Paw quilt block stencil HERE. Purchase Martha Washington quilt block stencil HERE. SAVE $10 – Purchase all 3 quilt stencils HERE. These are fast and easy to finish and would make inexpensive gifts too. I may be lazy, but at least I finally got smart. Without making a single screw hole in the wall! I removed the sign I made for Thanksgiving and hung these in its place. This one is available in my Etsy shop HERE.Īnd this blue and white one is available HERE. Just paint a base color and choose a coordinating color to paint over the stencil. So you can see they can be made with any combination of paint colors, instead of staining the wood. I used red and white paint on this block. After adding paint to the roller, I just rolled most of it off onto a paper towel so it wouldn’t bleed under the stencils. Normally I use stencil brushes, but I opted to use a roller this time. If you’re more of a perfectionist that I am, you may want to measure to make sure it’s centered. I use disposable cups to elevate painted or stained wood while it dries so none gets on my work surface.īecause I’m lazy and hate measuring, I just “eyeballed” getting the stencil centered on the wood blocks, then used painter’s tape to keep them in place. ![]() I asked the man at the home improvement store to cut the three 12″ square blocks for me, since it’s a free service. I knew I’d use the excess wood for another project. To make all three quilt blocks, you’ll need a board that is at least 36″ long, but I bought a 6-foot board so I could make an extra block. If you only plan to make one quilt block, cut your wood into 12″ x 12″squares. With a very dry brush or roller, paint over the stencil on the wood block and let dry.Ħ. Put paint on your stencil brush or roller, then offload most of the paint onto paper towels.ĥ. Position quilt block stencil in the center of wood block and tape in place.Ĥ. Cut a 12″ wide board into 12″ lengths for each quilt sign (12″x 12″ each).Ģ. Quilt Block Stencils (links to purchase at the end)ġ2″ wide board (at least 36″ long for all three quilt signs)ġ. Supplies Needed (affiliate links included for the products I used): How to make your own Farmhouse Quilt Block Signs – the EASY way! No measuring and taping off lines or pulling my hair out over geometry angles. I decided to get smart and design stencils that would make the job so much easier and faster. My son is away at college now, so I couldn’t have him figure out all those tricky lines for me. I wanted to make some indoor quilt blocks to hang in my kitchen. Do you remember when I wanted a barn quilt, but I soaked in my bathtub while my son drew all the painting lines for me?Īnd do you remember the time I had to patch 100 screw holes in my kitchen because I had drilled so many screws into the walls?īoth of those stories illustrate something I’m embarrassed to admit …īut sometimes laziness pays off when I figure out an easier way to do things because of it. ![]()
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