A barn quilt is a large piece of wood that is painted to look like a quilt block and often hung on the exterior of a barn, house, garage or other building. The earliest versions of barn quilts have been around for hundreds of years. Just as fabric quilts have their own unique history, so do barn quilts. While barns were not painted back in the day, they were decorated with different types of folk art including quilt blocks. People chose certain blocks to reflect particular meanings. In the early 2000's, barn quilts started popping up on buildings all across the country.
Join in a fun-filled day of painting your very OWN, unique 2' x 2' or 4' x 4' barn quilt. Plan to tape, paint, dry, laugh and admire your way through the day!
All supplies, boards and instruction are provided, but you must submit your own pattern at least one week before the class.  Patterns can be found by searching online for 'barn quilts' or looking on Pinterest or going through the photos on the instructor's Facebook page @mjbarnquilts. 

DATE: Saturday, April 6th
TIME: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
LOCATION:  Starr Elementary Cafe
INSTRUCTORS: Mary Kolstad & Janine Thull; M & J Barn Quilts
FEE: $39 to NR Community Ed.  Pre-register.  Limited spots available.
SUPPLY FEE to pay to the instructors at class: $25 for a 2' x 2' quilt OR $55 for a 4' x 4' quilt.
Email selected patterns to mkolstad@charter.net by March 6th
Lunch: Bring a dish or snack to pass for a group lunch.
NOTE - if you are making a 4x4, plan accordingly to transport it home.  Many vehicles are not large enough to fit the 4x4.