Barn Quilt

I have recently become aware of-and subsequently obsessed with-barn quilts. I don't know if everyone knows about these or if it's a rural, midwestern secret but the basic idea is a huge board is used like a canvas, mounted on the side of a barn and painted to look like a quilt. There are even tours you can go on and see these wonderful, folksy bits of Americana in person!
http://www.boonebarnquilts.com/
http://www.butlercountyiowa.com/barnquilts.html
http://www.visitcalhoun.com/files/CalhounBarnQuiltMap.pdf

Just so happens I have a barn with a big blank wall that seems to me is begging for a quilt! My idea is to buy a 1/2" piece of plywood probably 5'x4' and tape out a design. I am still debating color scheme and pattern but I know that I definitely want it to have a familiar, colorful, design.

Here's some inspiration:

Image courtesy of www.barnquilts.com



Image courtesy of www.barnquiltinfo.com


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Image courtesy of www.americanquilttrail.blogspot.com


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