Hobby Horse Creative - Marshall, Michigan

Custom Barn Quilts

Handpainted Ukuleles

269.224.2554

Marshall, Michigan

"I think people want something a bit different and not mass-produced, and they value the love and skill that goes into something a person has made" ~ Emily Winter

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Barn Quilts can be traced back to the start of our country. It is thought that early European immigrants may have brought the idea with them. Originally barns were not painted but had pieces of artwork hung on them to identify the owner and location.

Quilting was a craft and skill taught to young women in the home. Eventually examples of the “Quilt Blocks” began showing up on barns. Barn Quilts are simple geometric shapes (quilt blocks from quilting patterns) that are painted on wood and hung on buildings. Although most are traditionally displayed on barns, they can be and are hung on various buildings including homes, cabins, yard barns and even stores.

It is believed that this style of painting quilt patterns directly onto the wood and then hung onto barns originated in Pennsylvania and spread to the other colonies.

During the Revolutionary War, “Barn Quilts” were used to show American forces that an area was safe, secure, and supplies were available. Years later during the Civil War, the Underground Railroad used Barn Quilts for the same purposes.

The common barn size is an 8ft X 8ft panel. They have also been created and used in other sizes 4ft X 4ft, 2ft X 2ft and even 1ft X 1ft for indoor display. There is no limitation in design or colors.

I can match any exterior or interior color in your home or business and have over 60 designs to choose from (with more being added every day!). Contact me to start your custom creation, or browse the galleries below for inspiration! ~ Jen Rice ~

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