I’m teaching at the Quilter’s Affair again this year, and it will be the FIRST time they have offered Barn Quilt Painting! The classes will be on Monday July 3rd and Tuesday July 4th. What a way to celebrate both quilting and the holiday! Register through the Quilter’s Affair, on the Stitchin’ Post website.
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Eugene Barn Quilt Painting Class Added!
We’ve added a local Barn Quilt class, after so many requests! Join me for a fun day in Eugene, and go home with a FINISHED Project!
Remember, I bring all the supplies needed. You bring a 6×24″ quilters ruler, paper scissors, your lunch, water and any snacks you want, and a apron (or wear painting clothes.
2023 Updated Class Calendar!
Getting around to updating my class calendar should be on the top of my list, I know, but I always seem to focusing on doing the scheduling and the actual teaching and prep-work. So here I am (at least it’s still January) getting to the Updated Calendar!
So far I’ve input classes for January through April, and locations in Salem, OR; Vancouver, WA; Snohomish, WA; Portland, OR; Fairfield, WA; and Roseburg, OR! Still to come, later in the year, are multiple classes in Sisters, OR; Snohomish, WA; Portland, OR; and more still to be confirmed! Stay tuned, there’s always more exciting dates and classes to come.
Umpqua Valley Quilt Show, Barn Quilt Class!
The Umpqua Valley Quilters Guild put on a kickin’ quilt show, with classes and special displays, along with so many gorgeous quilts produced by the local quilters. Well, I am teaching a Barn Quilt Painting Class for them on April 28th! It’s a finish-in-a-day type of thing, so you can take home a FINISHED project! Hoo-Ya!!! Make a 2ft by 2ft Barn Quilt with me and learn all the techniques you need to make more on your own!
Barn Quilt Classes in Eastern Washington!
I’m going the distance to teach a couple Barn Quilt Painting classes in Fairfield, WA. You heard it here! The classes are for a private party, but you may be able to join in! Finish your 2ft x 2ft project in a day and learn all the techniques needed to do more on your own. One class on April 21st and a second class on April 22nd. You will love it!
Springtime in Eastern Washington? Heck yeah!
Barn Quilt Painting Class!
I’m returning to Montavilla Sewing Center to teach another Barn Quilt Class! You will be known in your neighborhood for your creativity when you take this baby home! Finish your project in a day–I know, it’s unhear of, and so fun! Choose from so many patterns and 100+ paint colors. Learn step-by-step how to finish this 2ft x 2ft project. Contact Montavilla Sewing Center to sign up.
New Add-on Class!
I’m just putting feelers out to see if there is enough interest to put a class together in Eugene soon!
- Saturday October 19th
- Peace Presbyterian Church, 3060 River Rd. Eugene, OR
- 9:30-3:30pm
- $100, all inclusive. You only need an apron and your lunch!
- Take home a FINISHED project!
Please contact me to register or for questions.
So, these Barn Quilts!
It’s no secret that I love spreading Barn Quilts all around, but I can’t possibly do it all myself. So, teaching classes is how I plan to spread the Barn Quilt craze, helping folks decorate our world with color and the good feelings that come from sharing your creativity.
Here are just a few of the Barn Quilts that were created last Friday at the Skyline Grange, north of Portland!
Some of the questions that came up were interesting, such as. “What is the correct size to make a Barn Quilt?” Well, in my classes we make 2′ x 2′ squares. They can be completed in a 6 hour class, and some complex designs are included, though most are fairly easy to draw. For example an Ohio Star is offered, but not a Feathered Star which is too complex a design for your first Barn Quilt. I think of the classes as an opportunity to learn the technique, not to make the family heirloom! To answer the question requires some explanation. The 2’x2′ squares fit well on a pump house, garden shed, garage or fence, but might get lost on a big barn. It also depends on the distance the Barn Quilt will be seen from. Also, a more complex design may be more suited to a larger board such as 3’x3′, or 4’x4′. I’ve seen a wide variety of sizes of Barn Quilts while I’m out driving and no matter the size it is a nice surprise to spot one! I feel like the answer should be this: There are no rules! Make and use the size of Barn Quilt that suits your space! I have small 1’x1′ squares available, and have seen that they can sometimes be made 8’x8′. I’ve seen that some are painted directly onto a barn which must be a little challenging, considering the rough barnwood.
One of my favorite reasons to love these classes, is that I get to see the finished project! Nice work. My next classes will be at the NW Quilt Expo in Portland on September 26 & 27, go to their website to register. After that I’ll be at the Stitchin’ Post in Sisters, OR (October 8th) and at Tillamook for the Partners for Rural Innovation Center on October 12th.
Curious about Barn Quilt Painting Class?
If you’ve ever seen the fun Barn Quilts that are appearing on barns and homes, read on!
It’s always a nice surprise to spot them as I’m driving, and makes me feel like I would really like those people! 🙂 But, making one for yourself is a little daunting. There are so many supplies to figure out, patterns to explore, and decisions to make. You are the perfect candidate for one of my classes!
I teach Barn Quilt painting in a 6hr class. Starting from a blank (pre-primed) board to a finished Barn Quilt ready to hang. The Barn Quilt is completely water and weatherproof, no need to seal it later, just choose your spot, hang it up and enjoy! I provide all the needed materials for class as well as instruction throughout the day. I am a very well prepared teacher which makes for a relaxing and productive day.
Traveling throughout the PNW to teach, driving is the only way I can get all the supplies to each location. Please check my calendar for upcoming classes. Hint: if you want to see a class in progress, to get a feel for what it is like, stop in at the Stitchin Post in Sisters this Friday 5/17/19.
Don’t hesitate to contact me if you want a class in your area, or want to register for a local class.
Barn Quilt Painting in Eugene! 6/22/19
You asked for it Eugene and Springfield! I’ve been able to secure a wonderful location for a Barn Quilt Painting Class locally at Peace Presbyterian Church! The date is Saturday June 22nd, 9:30am-3:30pm.
This class is so much fun, spending time with friends and finishing a wonderful project! Choose from dozens of block choices, or bring a favorite. I provide the pre-primed 2ft x 2ft board, 65+ paint colors to choose from, all the drawing, taping and painting supplies needed for the day.
Please bring a 6 x 24″ quilter’s ruler if you have one, a paper scissors and an apron (or wear painting clothes). Bring your lunch/water and snacks.
See the wonderful blocks that were painted in class a couple weeks ago in Kennewick, WA by the Tri-Cities Quilters Guild members.
Contact me directly to register.
Tuition: $35 Kit Fee: $65 Finished Project: PRICELESS!
